Oklahoma City to Tuscaloosa: Road Trip Guide & Distance

588.3 miles 946.7 km · straight line
693.9 miles actual route 1116.8 km · driving distance
12h 29min estimated drive time
$67 - $82 estimated fuel cost
~1h 41min flight time
103° ESE bearing direction

How far is Oklahoma City from Tuscaloosa?

The distance from Oklahoma City to Tuscaloosa is 588.3 miles (946.7 km) as the crow flies. Tuscaloosa is located ESE of Oklahoma City. By car, the driving distance is approximately 693.9 miles, taking about 12h 29min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 41min. Both are located in United States — Oklahoma City 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 Oklahoma City 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 Oklahoma City to Tuscaloosa

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 12h 29min $67 - $82 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 41min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~14h 59min $56–$104* Budget
Train ~16h 14min $83–$243* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Oklahoma City & Tuscaloosa

Quick Facts

Oklahoma City
35.47°N, 97.52°W
America/Chicago
366m 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 196 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 49 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 42.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM