Longview, Texas to Tuscaloosa: Road Trip Guide & Distance

419 miles 674.3 km · straight line
502.8 miles estimated 809.2 km · driving distance
10h 7min estimated drive time
$48 - $60 estimated fuel cost
~1h 21min flight time
81° E bearing direction

How far is Longview, Texas from Tuscaloosa?

The distance from Longview, Texas to Tuscaloosa is 419 miles (674.3 km) as the crow flies. Tuscaloosa is located E of Longview, Texas. By car, the driving distance is approximately 502.8 miles, taking about 10h 7min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 21min. Both are located in United States — Longview, Texas in Texas 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 Longview, Texas 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 Longview, Texas to Tuscaloosa

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 10h 7min $48 - $60 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 21min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~12h 8min $40–$75* Budget
Train ~9h 37min $60–$176* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Longview, Texas & Tuscaloosa

Quick Facts

Longview, Texas
32.50°N, 94.74°W
America/Chicago
113m 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 140 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 35 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 59.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients