Tuscaloosa to West Palm Beach: Road Trip Guide & Distance

635 miles 1022 km · straight line
762 miles estimated 1226.4 km · driving distance
15h 20min estimated drive time
$73 - $90 estimated fuel cost
~1h 47min flight time
133° SE bearing direction

How far is Tuscaloosa from West Palm Beach?

The distance from Tuscaloosa to West Palm Beach is 635 miles (1022 km) as the crow flies. West Palm Beach is located SE of Tuscaloosa. By car, the driving distance is approximately 762 miles, taking about 15h 20min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 47min. Both are located in United States — Tuscaloosa in Alabama and West Palm Beach in Florida.

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 Palm Beach. 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 Palm Beach

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 15h 20min $73 - $90 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 47min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~18h 24min $61–$114* Budget
Train ~19h 56min $91–$267* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Tuscaloosa & West Palm Beach

Quick Facts

Tuscaloosa
33.21°N, 87.57°W
America/Chicago
67m elevation
West Palm Beach
26.72°N, 80.05°W
America/New_York
4m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 212 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 53 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 39.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients