Kennesaw to Tuscaloosa: Road Trip Guide & Distance

179 miles 288.1 km · straight line
223.8 miles estimated 360.1 km · driving distance
4h 30min estimated drive time
$22 - $27 estimated fuel cost
~52min flight time
253° WSW bearing direction

How far is Kennesaw from Tuscaloosa?

The distance from Kennesaw to Tuscaloosa is 179 miles (288.1 km) as the crow flies. Tuscaloosa is located WSW of Kennesaw. By car, the driving distance is approximately 223.8 miles, taking about 4h 30min. A direct flight would take roughly 52min. Both are located in United States — Kennesaw in Georgia and Tuscaloosa in Alabama.

For a drive of this length, it's recommended to plan at least one quick rest stop to stretch your legs and grab a coffee. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for Kennesaw and Tuscaloosa. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Kennesaw to Tuscaloosa

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 4h 30min $22 - $27 Flexible stops
Fly ~52min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~5h 24min $18–$34* Budget
Train ~4h 17min $27–$78* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Kennesaw & Tuscaloosa

Quick Facts

Kennesaw
34.02°N, 84.62°W
America/New_York
332m elevation
Tuscaloosa
33.21°N, 87.57°W
America/Chicago
67m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 60 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 15 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 139.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients