Temple to Tuscaloosa: Road Trip Guide & Distance

589.8 miles 949.2 km · straight line
707.7 miles estimated 1139 km · driving distance
14h 14min estimated drive time
$68 - $84 estimated fuel cost
~1h 41min flight time
73° ENE bearing direction

How far is Temple from Tuscaloosa?

The distance from Temple to Tuscaloosa is 589.8 miles (949.2 km) as the crow flies. Tuscaloosa is located ENE of Temple. By car, the driving distance is approximately 707.7 miles, taking about 14h 14min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 41min. Both are located in United States — Temple 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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Temple 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 Temple to Tuscaloosa

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 14h 14min $68 - $84 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 41min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~17h 5min $57–$106* Budget
Train ~18h 30min $85–$248* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Temple & Tuscaloosa

Quick Facts

Temple
31.10°N, 97.34°W
America/Chicago
219m 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 197 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 49 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 42.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients