Terre Haute to Tuscaloosa: Road Trip Guide & Distance

432.4 miles 695.9 km · straight line
518.9 miles estimated 835.1 km · driving distance
10h 26min estimated drive time
$50 - $61 estimated fuel cost
~1h 22min flight time
181° S bearing direction

How far is Terre Haute from Tuscaloosa?

The distance from Terre Haute to Tuscaloosa is 432.4 miles (695.9 km) as the crow flies. Tuscaloosa is located S of Terre Haute. By car, the driving distance is approximately 518.9 miles, taking about 10h 26min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 22min. Both are located in United States — Terre Haute in Indiana 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. As you head South, expect warmer temperatures. Make sure your car's AC is working well before embarking on this journey.

Coordinates come from public place data for Terre Haute 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 Terre Haute to Tuscaloosa

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 10h 26min $50 - $61 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 22min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~12h 31min $42–$78* Budget
Train ~9h 55min $62–$182* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Terre Haute & Tuscaloosa

Quick Facts

Terre Haute
39.47°N, 87.41°W
America/Indiana/Indianapolis
152m 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 144 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 36 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 57.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients