Tuscaloosa to West Lynchburg: Road Trip Guide & Distance

554.4 miles 892.3 km · straight line
665.4 miles estimated 1070.8 km · driving distance
13h 23min estimated drive time
$64 - $79 estimated fuel cost
~1h 37min flight time
56° NE bearing direction

How far is Tuscaloosa from West Lynchburg?

The distance from Tuscaloosa to West Lynchburg is 554.4 miles (892.3 km) as the crow flies. West Lynchburg is located NE of Tuscaloosa. By car, the driving distance is approximately 665.4 miles, taking about 13h 23min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 37min. Both are located in United States — Tuscaloosa in Alabama and West Lynchburg in Virginia.

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 Tuscaloosa and West Lynchburg. 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 Tuscaloosa to West Lynchburg

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 13h 23min $64 - $79 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 37min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~16h 4min $53–$100* Budget
Train ~17h 24min $80–$233* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Tuscaloosa & West Lynchburg

Quick Facts

Tuscaloosa
33.21°N, 87.57°W
America/Chicago
67m elevation
West Lynchburg
37.40°N, 79.18°W
America/New_York
226m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 185 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 46 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 44.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients