Tuscaloosa to Wilmington, North Carolina: Road Trip Guide & Distance
How far is Tuscaloosa from Wilmington, North Carolina?
The distance from Tuscaloosa to Wilmington, North Carolina is 557.4 miles (897 km) as the crow flies. Wilmington, North Carolina is located E of Tuscaloosa. By car, the driving distance is approximately 668.8 miles, taking about 13h 27min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 37min. Both are located in United States — Tuscaloosa in Alabama and Wilmington, North Carolina in North Carolina.
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 Wilmington, North Carolina. 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 Wilmington, North Carolina
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Quick Facts
Did You Know?
- At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 186 hours of non-stop walking
- By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 46 hours
- You could travel this distance about 44.7 times to circle the Earth's equator