Roanoke to Tuscaloosa: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Roanoke from Tuscaloosa?

The distance from Roanoke to Tuscaloosa is 513.6 miles (826.5 km) as the crow flies. Tuscaloosa is located WSW of Roanoke. By car, the driving distance is approximately 616.3 miles, taking about 12h 24min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 32min. Both are located in United States — Roanoke 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 Roanoke 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.