Owensboro to Tuscaloosa: Road Trip Guide & Distance

316.4 miles 509.2 km · straight line
379.7 miles estimated 611 km · driving distance
7h 38min estimated drive time
$37 - $45 estimated fuel cost
~1h 8min flight time
185° S bearing direction

How far is Owensboro from Tuscaloosa?

The distance from Owensboro to Tuscaloosa is 316.4 miles (509.2 km) as the crow flies. Tuscaloosa is located S of Owensboro. By car, the driving distance is approximately 379.7 miles, taking about 7h 38min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 8min. Both are located in United States — Owensboro in Kentucky 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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Owensboro 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 Owensboro to Tuscaloosa

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 38min $37 - $45 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 8min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~9h 10min $30–$57* Budget
Train ~7h 15min $46–$133* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Owensboro & Tuscaloosa

Quick Facts

Owensboro
37.77°N, 87.11°W
America/Chicago
120m 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 105 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 26 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 78.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients