Poplar Bluff to Tuscaloosa: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Poplar Bluff from Tuscaloosa?

The distance from Poplar Bluff to Tuscaloosa is 292.5 miles (470.8 km) as the crow flies. Tuscaloosa is located SE of Poplar Bluff. By car, the driving distance is approximately 365.7 miles, taking about 7h 21min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 5min. Both are located in United States — Poplar Bluff in Missouri 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 Poplar Bluff 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.