Rock Hill to Tuscaloosa: Road Trip Guide & Distance

392.8 miles 632.1 km · straight line
471.3 miles estimated 758.5 km · driving distance
9h 29min estimated drive time
$45 - $56 estimated fuel cost
~1h 17min flight time
254° WSW bearing direction

How far is Rock Hill from Tuscaloosa?

The distance from Rock Hill to Tuscaloosa is 392.8 miles (632.1 km) as the crow flies. Tuscaloosa is located WSW of Rock Hill. By car, the driving distance is approximately 471.3 miles, taking about 9h 29min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 17min. Both are located in United States — Rock Hill in South Carolina 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. 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 Rock Hill 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 Rock Hill to Tuscaloosa

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 9h 29min $45 - $56 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 17min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~11h 23min $38–$71* Budget
Train ~9h 1min $57–$165* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Rock Hill & Tuscaloosa

Quick Facts

Rock Hill
34.92°N, 81.03°W
America/New_York
207m 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 131 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 33 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 63.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients