Miami to Tuscaloosa: Road Trip Guide & Distance

679 miles 1092.8 km · straight line
786.1 miles actual route 1265.1 km · driving distance
15h 9min estimated drive time
$76 - $93 estimated fuel cost
~1h 52min flight time
321° NW bearing direction

How far is Miami from Tuscaloosa?

The distance from Miami to Tuscaloosa is 679 miles (1092.8 km) as the crow flies. Tuscaloosa is located NW of Miami. By car, the driving distance is approximately 786.1 miles, taking about 15h 9min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 52min. Both are located in United States — Miami in Florida 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 Miami and Tuscaloosa. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Miami to Tuscaloosa

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 15h 9min $76 - $93 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 52min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~18h 11min $63–$118* Budget
Train ~19h 42min $94–$275* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Miami & Tuscaloosa

Quick Facts

Miami
25.76°N, 80.19°W
America/New_York
2m 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 226 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 57 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 36.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM