The Woodlands to Tuscaloosa: Road Trip Guide & Distance

511 miles 822.4 km · straight line
613.2 miles estimated 986.9 km · driving distance
12h 20min estimated drive time
$59 - $73 estimated fuel cost
~1h 32min flight time
64° ENE bearing direction

How far is The Woodlands from Tuscaloosa?

The distance from The Woodlands to Tuscaloosa is 511 miles (822.4 km) as the crow flies. Tuscaloosa is located ENE of The Woodlands. By car, the driving distance is approximately 613.2 miles, taking about 12h 20min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 32min. Both are located in United States — The Woodlands 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 The Woodlands 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 The Woodlands to Tuscaloosa

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 12h 20min $59 - $73 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 32min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~14h 48min $49–$92* Budget
Train ~16h 2min $74–$215* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between The Woodlands & Tuscaloosa

Quick Facts

The Woodlands
30.16°N, 95.49°W
America/Chicago
43m 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 170 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 43 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 48.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients