Meridian to Tuscaloosa: Road Trip Guide & Distance

88 miles 141.7 km · straight line
110 miles estimated 177.1 km · driving distance
2h 13min estimated drive time
$11 - $13 estimated fuel cost
~41min flight time · usually no direct flights
48° NE bearing direction

How far is Meridian from Tuscaloosa?

The distance from Meridian to Tuscaloosa is 88 miles (141.7 km) as the crow flies. Tuscaloosa is located NE of Meridian. By car, the driving distance is approximately 110 miles, taking about 2h 13min. A direct flight would take roughly 41min. Both are located in United States — Meridian in Mississippi and Tuscaloosa in Alabama.

This is a quick and easy drive, perfect for a day trip or weekend getaway. You can easily make the round trip in a single day. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. 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 Meridian 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 Meridian to Tuscaloosa

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 2h 13min $11 - $13 Flexible stops
Bus ~2h 40min $9–$17* Budget
Train ~2h 6min $13–$39* Comfort

Quick Facts

Meridian
32.36°N, 88.70°W
America/Chicago
105m 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 29 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 7 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 282.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients