Day trip from Mobile to Tuscaloosa
Tuscaloosa lies 283 km (176 mi) north of Mobile, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 283 km (176 mi) apart, Tuscaloosa is a realistic day trip from Mobile: about 4 h 36 min each way by road.
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| Mobile | Tuscaloosa | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 183,289 | 111,338 |
| Elevation | 12 m (39 ft) | 69 m (226 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Chicago) | UTC-5 (America/Chicago) |
| Postal codes | 36601–36695 | 35401–35487 |
Where to book tours and tickets in Tuscaloosa
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Staying in Tuscaloosa
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Common questions
How far is Tuscaloosa from Mobile?
283 km (176 mi) in a straight line, north of Mobile; by road roughly 346 km (215 mi).
How long does it take to get from Mobile to Tuscaloosa by road?
About 4 h 36 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Mobile 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 13 September 2026. Hotel 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.