Distance from San Diego to Tuscaloosa by Car and Plane

The flight distance from San Diego (CA) to Tuscaloosa (AL) is 1710 miles or 2752 kilometers or 1485 nautical miles.
Driving distance from San Diego to Tuscaloosa is 1945 miles (3131 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 235 miles or 379 km.

Flight distance from San Diego, CA to Tuscaloosa, AL in miles and km?

The air travel (bird fly) shortest distance between San Diego and Tuscaloosa is 1710 miles or 2752 km.
The nearest airport to San Diego, is San Diego International Airport (SAN) and the nearest airport to Tuscaloosa, is Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL).

What is the average flight time from San Diego to Tuscaloosa?

Flight time from San Diego, CA to Tuscaloosa, AL is 3 hours 55 minutes under average conditions.
Exact flight times may vary depending on aircraft type, weather conditions, baggage load, and other environmental factors.

San Diego to Tuscaloosa Flight Route Map

Map Showing the Distance Between San Diego, CA and Tuscaloosa, AL
This map shows the distance from San Diego, CA, Usa to Tuscaloosa, AL, Usa. You can also see the distance in miles and km below the map. Flight route map from San Diego, California to Tuscaloosa, Alabama is displayed below.

Driving distance from San Diego, CA to Tuscaloosa, AL

The driving distance from San Diego, California to Tuscaloosa, Alabama is 1945 miles or 3131 km.
The total driving distance from San Diego, CA to Tuscaloosa, AL is 1945 miles or 3131 kilometers. Your trip begins in San Diego, California. It ends in Tuscaloosa, Alabama.
The driving distance from San Diego, California to Tuscaloosa, Alabama is approximately 1945 miles (3131 kilometers), depending on the specific route you take. Without considering any traffic or other delays, driving this distance typically takes around 33 to 34 hours under normal conditions.

Driving time from San Diego, CA to Tuscaloosa, AL

How long is the drive from San Diego, CA to Tuscaloosa, AL?
The total driving time is 33 hours, 43 minutes.
How long does a car ride from San Diego to Tuscaloosa take?
San Diego and Tuscaloosa are 33 hours 43 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 San Diego and Tuscaloosa

Time difference between San Diego (CA) and Tuscaloosa (AL) is 3 Hours.
Tuscaloosa time is 3 Hours ahead of San Diego.

Current local time in San DiegoCurrent local time in Tuscaloosa
2026-04-01, 02:56:08 PDT2026-04-01, 05:56:08 EDT
How Far is it Between San Diego California, USA and Tuscaloosa Alabama, USA?

You can compare air and road distance between San Diego, CA and Tuscaloosa, AL in this summary table of distances in miles, kilometers and nautical miles.

Distance type Miles Kilometers Nautical miles
Driving distance 1945 mi 3131 km 1689.04 nmi
Straight line distance 1710 mi 2752 km 1485 nmi
Difference 235 mi 379 km 204 nmi

San Diego Details

San Diego is located in California, USA.

GPS CoordinatesLatitude: N 32° 42' 55.2'' Longitude: W 117° 9' 26.1''
Latitude32.71533
Longitude-117.15726
StateCalifornia
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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
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Estimated Travel Time by Car Between San Diego, CA and Tuscaloosa, AL
Average SpeedTravel Time
30 mph (48 km/h) 65 hours 13 minutes
40 mph (64 km/h) 48 hours 55 minutes
45 mph (72 km/h) 43 hours 29 minutes
50 mph (80 km/h) 39 hours 8 minutes
55 mph (88 km/h) 35 hours 34 minutes
60 mph (96 km/h) 32 hours 36 minutes
65 mph (104 km/h) 30 hours 6 minutes
70 mph (112 km/h) 27 hours 57 minutes
75 mph (120 km/h) 26 hours 5 minutes
80 mph (128 km/h) 24 hours 27 minutes
85 mph (136 km/h) 23 hours 1 minutes