Paducah to Tuscaloosa: Road Trip Guide & Distance

273.9 miles 440.8 km · straight line
342.4 miles estimated 551 km · driving distance
6h 53min estimated drive time
$33 - $41 estimated fuel cost
~1h 3min flight time
167° SSE bearing direction

How far is Paducah from Tuscaloosa?

The distance from Paducah to Tuscaloosa is 273.9 miles (440.8 km) as the crow flies. Tuscaloosa is located SSE of Paducah. By car, the driving distance is approximately 342.4 miles, taking about 6h 53min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 3min. Both are located in United States — Paducah in Kentucky and Tuscaloosa in Alabama.

For a drive of this length, it's recommended to plan at least one quick rest stop to stretch your legs and grab a coffee. 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 Paducah 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 Paducah to Tuscaloosa

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 6h 53min $33 - $41 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 3min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~8h 16min $27–$51* Budget
Train ~6h 32min $41–$120* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Paducah & Tuscaloosa

Quick Facts

Paducah
37.08°N, 88.60°W
America/Chicago
104m 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 91 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 23 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 90.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients