Pittsburgh to Tuscaloosa: Road Trip Guide & Distance

651.4 miles 1048.3 km · straight line
781.7 miles estimated 1258 km · driving distance
15h 44min estimated drive time
$75 - $93 estimated fuel cost
~1h 49min flight time
222° SW bearing direction

How far is Pittsburgh from Tuscaloosa?

The distance from Pittsburgh to Tuscaloosa is 651.4 miles (1048.3 km) as the crow flies. Tuscaloosa is located SW of Pittsburgh. By car, the driving distance is approximately 781.7 miles, taking about 15h 44min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 49min. Both are located in United States — Pittsburgh in Pennsylvania 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. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare.

Coordinates come from public place data for Pittsburgh 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 Pittsburgh to Tuscaloosa

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 15h 44min $75 - $93 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 49min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~18h 53min $63–$117* Budget
Train ~20h 27min $94–$274* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Pittsburgh & Tuscaloosa

Quick Facts

Pittsburgh
40.44°N, 80.00°W
America/New_York
367m 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 217 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 54 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 38.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients