Topeka to Tuscaloosa: Road Trip Guide & Distance

605.8 miles 974.9 km · straight line
726.9 miles estimated 1169.9 km · driving distance
14h 37min estimated drive time
$70 - $86 estimated fuel cost
~1h 43min flight time
129° SE bearing direction

How far is Topeka from Tuscaloosa?

The distance from Topeka to Tuscaloosa is 605.8 miles (974.9 km) as the crow flies. Tuscaloosa is located SE of Topeka. By car, the driving distance is approximately 726.9 miles, taking about 14h 37min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 43min. Both are located in United States — Topeka in Kansas 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 Topeka 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 Topeka to Tuscaloosa

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 14h 37min $70 - $86 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 43min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~17h 32min $58–$109* Budget
Train ~19h 0min $87–$254* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Topeka & Tuscaloosa

Quick Facts

Topeka
39.05°N, 95.68°W
America/Chicago
288m 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 202 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 50 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 41.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients