Distance from Birmingham to Tuscaloosa
How far is it from Birmingham to Tuscaloosa? About 4,268 mi in a straight line and 5,037 mi by road. Driving time, flight time, midpoint and route details.
Birmingham and Tuscaloosa are about 4,268 mi (6,869 km) apart in a straight line. By road that works out to roughly 5,037 mi (8,106 km), a drive of about 85 hr 19 min. A nonstop flight covers the great-circle distance in approximately 8 hr 21 min.
Note: this is a long, likely intercontinental distance — driving may cross water and not be practical without ferries. Flying is usually the realistic option.
| Straight-line distance | 4,268 mi / 6,869 km |
| Road distance (est.) | 5,037 mi / 8,106 km |
| Driving time (est.) | 85 hr 19 min |
| Nonstop flight (est.) | 8 hr 21 min |
| Driving fuel (est., 1-way) | $630 |
| Typical flight fare | $450–$1100 |
| Geographic midpoint | 51.374, -53.041 |
How these estimates work
Straight-line distance uses the haversine formula on each city's coordinates. Road distance applies a circuity factor (~1.2–1.4×) and driving time a blended average speed. Flight time uses typical jet cruise speed plus ~30 minutes for taxi, climb and descent. Treat all figures as planning estimates.
Frequently asked questions
Birmingham to Tuscaloosa is about 4,268 mi (6,869 km) in a straight line, and roughly 5,037 mi (8,106 km) by road.