Driving Time from Decatur to Tuscaloosa
Driving from Decatur to Tuscaloosa is about 567 mi and takes roughly 9 hr 36 min. See the fuel-cost estimate, distance and route tips.
Decatur and Tuscaloosa are about 465 mi (748 km) apart in a straight line. By road that works out to roughly 567 mi (912 km), a drive of about 9 hr 36 min. A nonstop flight covers the great-circle distance in approximately 1 hr 21 min.
| Straight-line distance | 465 mi / 748 km |
| Road distance (est.) | 567 mi / 912 km |
| Driving time (est.) | 9 hr 36 min |
| Nonstop flight (est.) | 1 hr 21 min |
| Driving fuel (est., 1-way) | $71 |
| Typical flight fare | $80–$250 |
| Geographic midpoint | 36.527, -88.232 |
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
Decatur to Tuscaloosa is about 465 mi (748 km) in a straight line, and roughly 567 mi (912 km) by road.