Driving from Metairie to Tuscaloosa
Tuscaloosa lies 434 km (270 mi) north-east of Metairie, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 5 h 53 min without stops, over roughly 530 km (329 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
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| Metairie | Tuscaloosa | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 138,481 | 111,338 |
| Elevation | 9 m (30 ft) | 69 m (226 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Chicago) | UTC-5 (America/Chicago) |
| Postal codes | 70001–70060 | 35401–35487 |
Where to book car hire from Metairie to Tuscaloosa
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Staying in Tuscaloosa
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Common questions
How far is Tuscaloosa from Metairie?
434 km (270 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Metairie; by road roughly 530 km (329 mi).
How long does it take to get from Metairie to Tuscaloosa by car?
About 5 h 53 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Metairie and Tuscaloosa?
No, both are on America/Chicago at the moment.
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.