Raleigh to Tuscaloosa: Road Trip Guide & Distance

538.4 miles 866.5 km · straight line
607.5 miles actual route 977.6 km · driving distance
11h 32min estimated drive time
$58 - $72 estimated fuel cost
~1h 35min flight time
253° WSW bearing direction

How far is Raleigh from Tuscaloosa?

The distance from Raleigh to Tuscaloosa is 538.4 miles (866.5 km) as the crow flies. Tuscaloosa is located WSW of Raleigh. By car, the driving distance is approximately 607.5 miles, taking about 11h 32min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 35min. Both are located in United States — Raleigh in North Carolina 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 Raleigh and Tuscaloosa. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Raleigh to Tuscaloosa

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 11h 32min $58 - $72 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 35min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~13h 50min $49–$91* Budget
Train ~15h 0min $73–$213* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Raleigh & Tuscaloosa

Quick Facts

Raleigh
35.78°N, 78.64°W
America/New_York
96m 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 179 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 45 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 46.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM