Naperville to Tuscaloosa: Road Trip Guide & Distance

593.4 miles 955 km · straight line
712.1 miles estimated 1146 km · driving distance
14h 20min estimated drive time
$69 - $84 estimated fuel cost
~1h 42min flight time
177° S bearing direction

How far is Naperville from Tuscaloosa?

The distance from Naperville to Tuscaloosa is 593.4 miles (955 km) as the crow flies. Tuscaloosa is located S of Naperville. By car, the driving distance is approximately 712.1 miles, taking about 14h 20min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 42min. Both are located in United States — Naperville in Illinois 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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Naperville 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 Naperville to Tuscaloosa

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 14h 20min $69 - $84 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 42min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~17h 12min $57–$107* Budget
Train ~18h 38min $85–$249* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Naperville & Tuscaloosa

Quick Facts

Naperville
41.79°N, 88.15°W
America/Chicago
216m 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 198 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 49 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 42 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients