Driving from Columbus to Tuscaloosa
Tuscaloosa lies 255 km (159 mi) west of Columbus, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 3 h 28 min without stops, over roughly 311 km (193 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
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| Columbus | Tuscaloosa | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 206,922 | 111,338 |
| Elevation | 75 m (246 ft) | 69 m (226 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/New_York) | UTC-5 (America/Chicago) |
| Postal codes | 31901–31999 | 35401–35487 |
Clocks in Tuscaloosa are 1 h behind Columbus right now, so a 3 h 28 min journey lands only 2 h 28 min later by the destination clock.
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Common questions
How far is Tuscaloosa from Columbus?
255 km (159 mi) in a straight line, west of Columbus; by road roughly 311 km (193 mi).
How long does it take to get from Columbus to Tuscaloosa by car?
About 3 h 28 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Columbus and Tuscaloosa?
Tuscaloosa is 1 h behind at the moment (America/Chicago against America/New_York).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- 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.