Mobile to Tuscaloosa: Road Trip Guide & Distance

175.9 miles 283.1 km · straight line
219.9 miles estimated 353.9 km · driving distance
4h 25min estimated drive time
$21 - $26 estimated fuel cost
~51min flight time
N bearing direction

How far is Mobile from Tuscaloosa?

The distance from Mobile to Tuscaloosa is 175.9 miles (283.1 km) as the crow flies. Tuscaloosa is located N of Mobile. By car, the driving distance is approximately 219.9 miles, taking about 4h 25min. A direct flight would take roughly 51min. Both are located in United States.

For a drive of this length, it's recommended to plan at least one quick rest stop to stretch your legs and grab a coffee. 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 Mobile 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 Mobile to Tuscaloosa

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 4h 25min $21 - $26 Flexible stops
Fly ~51min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~5h 18min $18–$33* Budget
Train ~4h 12min $26–$77* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Mobile & Tuscaloosa

Quick Facts

Mobile
30.70°N, 88.04°W
America/Chicago
3m 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 59 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 15 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 141.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients