Milwaukee to Tuscaloosa: Road Trip Guide & Distance

679.3 miles 1093.3 km · straight line
801.9 miles actual route 1290.6 km · driving distance
15h 5min estimated drive time
$77 - $95 estimated fuel cost
~1h 52min flight time
178° S bearing direction

How far is Milwaukee from Tuscaloosa?

The distance from Milwaukee to Tuscaloosa is 679.3 miles (1093.3 km) as the crow flies. Tuscaloosa is located S of Milwaukee. By car, the driving distance is approximately 801.9 miles, taking about 15h 5min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 52min. Both are located in United States — Milwaukee in Wisconsin 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. As you head South, expect warmer temperatures. Make sure your car's AC is working well before embarking on this journey. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Milwaukee 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 Milwaukee to Tuscaloosa

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 15h 5min $77 - $95 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 52min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~18h 6min $64–$120* Budget
Train ~19h 37min $96–$281* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Milwaukee & Tuscaloosa

Quick Facts

Milwaukee
43.04°N, 87.91°W
America/Chicago
188m 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