Distance from Kansas City to Tuscaloosa by Car and Plane

The flight distance from Kansas City (MO) to Tuscaloosa (AL) is 565 miles or 908 kilometers or 490 nautical miles.
Driving distance from Kansas City to Tuscaloosa is 679 miles (1094 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 114 miles or 186 km.

Flight distance from Kansas City, MO to Tuscaloosa, AL in miles and km?

The air travel (bird fly) shortest distance between Kansas City and Tuscaloosa is 565 miles or 908 km.
The nearest airport to Kansas City, is Kansas City International Airport (MCI) and the nearest airport to Tuscaloosa, is Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL).

What is the average flight time from Kansas City to Tuscaloosa?

Flight time from Kansas City, MO to Tuscaloosa, AL is 1 hours 17 minutes under average conditions.
Exact flight times may vary depending on aircraft type, weather conditions, baggage load, and other environmental factors.

Kansas City to Tuscaloosa Flight Route Map

Map Showing the Distance Between Kansas City, MO and Tuscaloosa, AL
This map shows the distance from Kansas City, MO, Usa to Tuscaloosa, AL, Usa. You can also see the distance in miles and km below the map. Flight route map from Kansas City, Missouri to Tuscaloosa, Alabama is displayed below.

Driving distance from Kansas City, MO to Tuscaloosa, AL

The driving distance from Kansas City, Missouri to Tuscaloosa, Alabama is 679 miles or 1094 km.
The total driving distance from Kansas City, MO to Tuscaloosa, AL is 679 miles or 1094 kilometers. Your trip begins in Kansas City, Missouri. It ends in Tuscaloosa, Alabama.
The driving distance from Kansas City, Missouri to Tuscaloosa, Alabama is approximately 679 miles (1094 kilometers), depending on the specific route you take. Without considering any traffic or other delays, driving this distance typically takes around 13 to 14 hours under normal conditions.

Driving time from Kansas City, MO to Tuscaloosa, AL

How long is the drive from Kansas City, MO to Tuscaloosa, AL?
The total driving time is 13 hours, 33 minutes.
How long does a car ride from Kansas City to Tuscaloosa take?
Kansas City and Tuscaloosa are 13 hours 33 mins far apart, if you drive non-stop.
Attention! According to the recommendations of experts, you should stop and take a break every 2 hours on average, take a fresh air and walk a little to protect your alertness and health during long trips by car. In addition, you can drink some coffee to prevent you from sleeping. People who drive constantly without taking a break lose their focus and can eventually cause accidents. Also, please drive carefully and follow the speed rules.

Time Difference between Kansas City and Tuscaloosa

Time difference between Kansas City (MO) and Tuscaloosa (AL) is 0 Hours.

Current local time in Kansas CityCurrent local time in Tuscaloosa
2025-12-19, 07:15:29 EST2025-12-19, 07:15:29 EST
How Far is it Between Kansas City Missouri, USA and Tuscaloosa Alabama, USA?

You can compare air and road distance between Kansas City, MO and Tuscaloosa, AL in this summary table of distances in miles, kilometers and nautical miles.

Distance type Miles Kilometers Nautical miles
Driving distance 679 mi 1094 km 589.64 nmi
Straight line distance 565 mi 908 km 490 nmi
Difference 114 mi 186 km 99 nmi

Kansas City Details

Kansas City is located in Missouri, USA.

GPS CoordinatesLatitude: N 39° 7' 30.6'' Longitude: W 94° 33' 1.1''
Latitude39.12516
Longitude-94.55031
StateMissouri
Nearest airports to Kansas City

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Tuscaloosa Details

Tuscaloosa is located in Alabama, USA.

GPS CoordinatesLatitude: N 33° 12' 35.4'' Longitude: W 87° 34' 9''
Latitude33.20984
Longitude-87.56917
StateAlabama
Nearest airports to Tuscaloosa

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Estimated Travel Time by Car Between Kansas City, MO and Tuscaloosa, AL
Average SpeedTravel Time
30 mph (48 km/h) 22 hours 47 minutes
40 mph (64 km/h) 17 hours 5 minutes
45 mph (72 km/h) 15 hours 11 minutes
50 mph (80 km/h) 13 hours 40 minutes
55 mph (88 km/h) 12 hours 25 minutes
60 mph (96 km/h) 11 hours 23 minutes
65 mph (104 km/h) 10 hours 31 minutes
70 mph (112 km/h) 9 hours 46 minutes
75 mph (120 km/h) 9 hours 7 minutes
80 mph (128 km/h) 8 hours 32 minutes
85 mph (136 km/h) 8 hours 2 minutes