Norman to Tuscaloosa: Road Trip Guide & Distance

580.5 miles 934.3 km · straight line
696.7 miles estimated 1121.2 km · driving distance
14h 1min estimated drive time
$67 - $83 estimated fuel cost
~1h 40min flight time
101° E bearing direction

How far is Norman from Tuscaloosa?

The distance from Norman to Tuscaloosa is 580.5 miles (934.3 km) as the crow flies. Tuscaloosa is located E of Norman. By car, the driving distance is approximately 696.7 miles, taking about 14h 1min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 40min. Both are located in United States — Norman in Oklahoma 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. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for Norman 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 Norman to Tuscaloosa

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 14h 1min $67 - $83 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 40min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~16h 49min $56–$105* Budget
Train ~18h 13min $84–$244* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Norman & Tuscaloosa

Quick Facts

Norman
35.22°N, 97.44°W
America/Chicago
357m 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 194 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 48 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 42.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients