Russellville to Tuscaloosa: Road Trip Guide & Distance

348.4 miles 560.7 km · straight line
418.1 miles estimated 672.8 km · driving distance
8h 25min estimated drive time
$40 - $50 estimated fuel cost
~1h 12min flight time
113° ESE bearing direction

How far is Russellville from Tuscaloosa?

The distance from Russellville to Tuscaloosa is 348.4 miles (560.7 km) as the crow flies. Tuscaloosa is located ESE of Russellville. By car, the driving distance is approximately 418.1 miles, taking about 8h 25min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 12min. Both are located in United States — Russellville in Arkansas 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 Russellville 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 Russellville to Tuscaloosa

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 8h 25min $40 - $50 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 12min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~10h 6min $33–$63* Budget
Train ~8h 0min $50–$146* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Russellville & Tuscaloosa

Quick Facts

Russellville
35.28°N, 93.13°W
America/Chicago
106m 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 116 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 29 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 71.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients