Lafayette, Louisiana to Tuscaloosa: Road Trip Guide & Distance

333.1 miles 536 km · straight line
399.7 miles estimated 643.2 km · driving distance
8h 2min estimated drive time
$38 - $47 estimated fuel cost
~1h 10min flight time
51° NE bearing direction

How far is Lafayette, Louisiana from Tuscaloosa?

The distance from Lafayette, Louisiana to Tuscaloosa is 333.1 miles (536 km) as the crow flies. Tuscaloosa is located NE of Lafayette, Louisiana. By car, the driving distance is approximately 399.7 miles, taking about 8h 2min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 10min. Both are located in United States — Lafayette, Louisiana in Louisiana and Tuscaloosa in Alabama.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for Lafayette, Louisiana 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 Lafayette, Louisiana to Tuscaloosa

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 8h 2min $38 - $47 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 10min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~9h 38min $32–$60* Budget
Train ~7h 38min $48–$140* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Lafayette, Louisiana & Tuscaloosa

Quick Facts

Lafayette, Louisiana
30.22°N, 92.02°W
America/Chicago
11m 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 111 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 28 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 74.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients