Driving from Tuscaloosa to Birmingham
Birmingham lies 79 km (49 mi) north-east of Tuscaloosa, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 1 h 4 min without stops, over roughly 97 km (60 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
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| Tuscaloosa | Birmingham | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 111,338 | 196,357 |
| Elevation | 69 m (226 ft) | 187 m (614 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Chicago) | UTC-5 (America/Chicago) |
| Postal codes | 35401–35487 | 35201–35298 |
Where to book car hire from Tuscaloosa to Birmingham
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Staying in Birmingham
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Common questions
How far is Birmingham from Tuscaloosa?
79 km (49 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Tuscaloosa; by road roughly 97 km (60 mi).
How long does it take to get from Tuscaloosa to Birmingham by car?
About 1 h 4 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Tuscaloosa and Birmingham?
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.