Tuscaloosa to Urbana: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Tuscaloosa from Urbana?

The distance from Tuscaloosa to Urbana is 478.1 miles (769.4 km) as the crow flies. Urbana is located N of Tuscaloosa. By car, the driving distance is approximately 573.7 miles, taking about 11h 32min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 28min. Both are located in United States — Tuscaloosa in Alabama and Urbana in Illinois.

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. Heading North for this distance usually means noticeable weather changes. Make sure to check the forecast for your destination before hitting the road.

Coordinates come from public place data for Tuscaloosa and Urbana. 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.