Driving from Chattanooga to Tuscaloosa
Tuscaloosa lies 291 km (181 mi) south-west of Chattanooga, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 3 h 57 min without stops, over roughly 356 km (221 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
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| Chattanooga | Tuscaloosa | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 181,099 | 111,338 |
| Elevation | 208 m (682 ft) | 69 m (226 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/New_York) | UTC-5 (America/Chicago) |
| Postal codes | 37401–37450 | 35401–35487 |
Clocks in Tuscaloosa are 1 h behind Chattanooga right now, so a 3 h 57 min journey lands only 2 h 57 min later by the destination clock.
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Common questions
How far is Tuscaloosa from Chattanooga?
291 km (181 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Chattanooga; by road roughly 356 km (221 mi).
How long does it take to get from Chattanooga to Tuscaloosa by car?
About 3 h 57 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Chattanooga and Tuscaloosa?
Tuscaloosa is 1 h behind at the moment (America/Chicago against America/New_York).
Where these facts come from
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- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.