San Antonio to Tuscaloosa: Road Trip Guide & Distance

695.4 miles 1119.1 km · straight line
808.7 miles actual route 1301.4 km · driving distance
14h 41min estimated drive time
$78 - $96 estimated fuel cost
~1h 54min flight time
65° ENE bearing direction

How far is San Antonio from Tuscaloosa?

The distance from San Antonio to Tuscaloosa is 695.4 miles (1119.1 km) as the crow flies. Tuscaloosa is located ENE of San Antonio. By car, the driving distance is approximately 808.7 miles, taking about 14h 41min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 54min. Both are located in United States — San Antonio in Texas 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. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for San Antonio 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 San Antonio to Tuscaloosa

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 14h 41min $78 - $96 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 54min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~17h 37min $65–$121* Budget
Train ~19h 5min $97–$283* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between San Antonio & Tuscaloosa

Quick Facts

San Antonio
29.42°N, 98.49°W
America/Chicago
198m 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 232 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 58 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 35.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM