Lancaster, Ohio to Tuscaloosa: Road Trip Guide & Distance

527.2 miles 848.5 km · straight line
632.7 miles estimated 1018.2 km · driving distance
12h 44min estimated drive time
$61 - $75 estimated fuel cost
~1h 34min flight time
213° SSW bearing direction

How far is Lancaster, Ohio from Tuscaloosa?

The distance from Lancaster, Ohio to Tuscaloosa is 527.2 miles (848.5 km) as the crow flies. Tuscaloosa is located SSW of Lancaster, Ohio. By car, the driving distance is approximately 632.7 miles, taking about 12h 44min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 34min. Both are located in United States — Lancaster, Ohio in Ohio and Tuscaloosa in Alabama.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. 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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Lancaster, Ohio 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 Lancaster, Ohio to Tuscaloosa

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 12h 44min $61 - $75 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 34min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~15h 17min $51–$95* Budget
Train ~16h 33min $76–$221* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Lancaster, Ohio & Tuscaloosa

Quick Facts

Lancaster, Ohio
39.71°N, 82.60°W
America/New_York
268m 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 176 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 44 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 47.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients