Opelousas to Tuscaloosa: Road Trip Guide & Distance

322.9 miles 519.6 km · straight line
387.4 miles estimated 623.5 km · driving distance
7h 48min estimated drive time
$37 - $46 estimated fuel cost
~1h 9min flight time
54° NE bearing direction

How far is Opelousas from Tuscaloosa?

The distance from Opelousas to Tuscaloosa is 322.9 miles (519.6 km) as the crow flies. Tuscaloosa is located NE of Opelousas. By car, the driving distance is approximately 387.4 miles, taking about 7h 48min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 9min. Both are located in United States — Opelousas in Louisiana and Tuscaloosa in Alabama.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. 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 Opelousas 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 Opelousas to Tuscaloosa

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 48min $37 - $46 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 9min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~9h 22min $31–$58* Budget
Train ~7h 25min $46–$136* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Opelousas & Tuscaloosa

Quick Facts

Opelousas
30.53°N, 92.08°W
America/Chicago
20m 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 108 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 27 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 77.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients