Richmond, Virginia to Tuscaloosa: Road Trip Guide & Distance

644.1 miles 1036.5 km · straight line
772.9 miles estimated 1243.8 km · driving distance
15h 33min estimated drive time
$74 - $92 estimated fuel cost
~1h 48min flight time
245° WSW bearing direction

How far is Richmond, Virginia from Tuscaloosa?

The distance from Richmond, Virginia to Tuscaloosa is 644.1 miles (1036.5 km) as the crow flies. Tuscaloosa is located WSW of Richmond, Virginia. By car, the driving distance is approximately 772.9 miles, taking about 15h 33min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 48min. Both are located in United States — Richmond, Virginia in Virginia 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 Richmond, Virginia 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 Richmond, Virginia to Tuscaloosa

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 15h 33min $74 - $92 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 48min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~18h 40min $62–$116* Budget
Train ~20h 13min $93–$271* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Richmond, Virginia & Tuscaloosa

Quick Facts

Richmond, Virginia
37.54°N, 77.44°W
America/New_York
63m 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 215 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 54 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 38.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients