Tuscaloosa to Wichita: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Tuscaloosa from Wichita?

The distance from Tuscaloosa to Wichita is 630 miles (1013.9 km) as the crow flies. Wichita is located WNW of Tuscaloosa. By car, the driving distance is approximately 756 miles, taking about 15h 13min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 46min. Both are located in United States — Tuscaloosa in Alabama and Wichita in Kansas.

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. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare.

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