How far is Adamsville, AL from Tuscaloosa, AL?

The driving distance from Adamsville, AL to Tuscaloosa, AL is about 59.7 miles (96 km), with a travel time of about 01h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 44.5 miles (71.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 10m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
59.68 mi
01h 05m
Flight
44.5 mi
71.62 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
44.5 mi
Kilometers
71.62 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
59.68 mi
Kilometers
96.04 km
Drive Time
01h 05m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Tuscaloosa
Sun, Apr 19, 12:41 AM CDT
Return by in Adamsville
Sun, Apr 19, 1:47 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Adamsville
2026-04-18T23:36
Arrive Tuscaloosa
Sun, Apr 19, 12:41 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:05 AM to 11:05 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:20 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Adamsville
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Lake View
AL

City of Iowa, USA

From Adamsville
30.9 mi
00h 32m
To Tuscaloosa
28.7 mi
00h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
86°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Adamsville and Tuscaloosa.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Adamsville and Tuscaloosa.

  1. 1

    Start on Bankhead Highway

    23 m · 5 sec · Bankhead Highway

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Spring Street

    103 m · 12 sec · Spring Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street

    86 m · 13 sec · Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Church Street

    1169 ft · 54 sec · Church Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Adamsville Parkway

    3 mi · 4 min · Adamsville Parkway

  6. 6

    Continue on Forestdale Boulevard

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Forestdale Boulevard

  7. 7

    Turn slight right onto Dugan Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Dugan Avenue

  8. 8

    Continue on Avenue W

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Avenue W

  9. 9

    Continue on Avenue V

    2491 ft · 53 sec · Avenue V

  10. 10

    Turn right onto 19th Street Ensley

    2000 ft · 46 sec · 19th Street Ensley

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Ensley 5 Points West Avenue

    924 ft · 23 sec · Ensley 5 Points West Avenue

  12. 12

    Take the ramp slight right

    956 ft · 23 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    49.2 mi · 53 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 359 North, I 69 North: Tuscaloosa

    2219 ft · 42 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    1.8 mi · 2 min

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    2011 ft · 33 sec

  17. 17

    Continue on Lurleen B Wallace Boulevard North

    2540 ft · 1 min · Lurleen B Wallace Boulevard North

  18. 18

    Turn right onto University Boulevard

    87 m · 10 sec · University Boulevard

  19. 19

    Turn left

    51 m · 12 sec

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Adamsville and Tuscaloosa.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
20 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
33.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Ensley 5 Points West Avenue
49.6 mi · 83%
Adamsville Parkway
2.98 mi · 5%
I 359 North
2.6 mi · 4%
Forestdale Boulevard
2.54 mi · 4%
Avenue W
1.3 mi · 2%
Dugan Avenue
1.2 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Ensley 5 Points West Avenue

Merge slight left

49.2 mi · 00h 54m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 05m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.2 mi
44.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lake View
00h 32m from Adamsville
Leave By
4:20 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Adamsville and Partly Sunny near Tuscaloosa.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Adamsville to Tuscaloosa?

The road trip is about 59.7 miles (96 km) and usually takes 01h 05m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Lake View is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.9 miles from Adamsville and 28.7 miles from Tuscaloosa.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 44.5 miles (71.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.2 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:20 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.99 one way or $15.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Adamsville and Partly Sunny near Tuscaloosa.

Stop Ideas Near Lake View

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Lake View, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lake View.

BUS

Brent, AL

36 mi away
10393 Alabama Highway 5
RAIL

Birmingham

40 mi away
1819 Morris Ave.
RAIL

Tuscaloosa

41 mi away
2105 Greensboro Ave
BUS

Marion, AL

74 mi away
26400 Alabama Highway 14

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Adamsville and Tuscaloosa. Straight-line distance: 44.5 mi (71.62 km).

Adamsville

#1 Adamsville

City in Jefferson County, Alabama, USA

Population4,211
Coordinates33.6009400, -86.9561100
Altitude176
CountryUnited States
Tuscaloosa

#2 Tuscaloosa

The most populous city in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama.

Population102,819
Coordinates33.2098400, -87.5691700
Altitude68
CountryUnited States
Start: Bankhead Highway (-86.955984, 33.601054)
End: (-87.569166, 33.209831)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 96 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.11 gal
7.97 L · about $7.99
Round trip
$15.98
4.22 gal · 15.94 L
Estimated CO2
18.8 kg one way
Round trip: 37.5 kg / 83 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $7.99 $15.98
Mid-grade $4.26 $8.99 $17.97
Premium $4.63 $9.76 $19.52
Diesel $5.42 $11.43 $22.85

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Alabama · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Adamsville and Tuscaloosa. The current time is 23:36:28.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.