How far is Aliceville, AL from Tuscaloosa, AL?
The driving distance from Aliceville, AL to Tuscaloosa, AL is about 45.2 miles (72.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 34.1 miles (54.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 40m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 50m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Pickens County, Alabama
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Aliceville and Tuscaloosa.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Aliceville and Tuscaloosa.
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Start on Mobile Road
606 ft · 17 sec · Mobile Road
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Continue on 3rd Avenue Northeast
2300 ft · 1 min · 3rd Avenue Northeast
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Carrollton Road
10 mi · 14 min · Carrollton Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Tuscaloosa Street
58 m · 7 sec · Tuscaloosa Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Tuscaloosa Street
13.3 mi · 18 min · Tuscaloosa Street
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At the end of the road, turn right
18 mi · 23 min
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Turn right onto Main Avenue
1.7 mi · 3 min · Main Avenue
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Turn left onto 5th Street
111 m · 12 sec · 5th Street
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Take the ramp slight right
985 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left onto Lurleen B Wallace Boulevard
3139 ft · 56 sec · Lurleen B Wallace Boulevard
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Turn left onto University Boulevard
717 ft · 19 sec · University Boulevard
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Turn left
51 m · 12 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Aliceville and Tuscaloosa.
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.
Longest stretch
At the end of the road, turn right
18 mi · 00h 23m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Aliceville and Chance Rain Showers near Tuscaloosa.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Aliceville to Tuscaloosa?
The road trip is about 45.2 miles (72.7 km) and usually takes 00h 50m 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?
Gordo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.3 miles from Aliceville and 22.9 miles from Tuscaloosa.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 34.1 miles (54.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.1 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 4:50 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.06 one way or $12.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Aliceville and Chance Rain Showers near Tuscaloosa.
Stop Ideas Near Gordo
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Gordo.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Aliceville and Tuscaloosa. Straight-line distance: 34.13 mi (54.92 km).
#1 Aliceville
City in Pickens County, Alabama, USA
| Population | 2,231 |
| Coordinates | 33.1295700, -88.1514200 |
| Altitude | 58 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Tuscaloosa
The most populous city in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama.
| Population | 102,819 |
| Coordinates | 33.2098400, -87.5691700 |
| Altitude | 68 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-87.569166, 33.209831)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 73 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 33m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.79 | $6.06 | $12.12 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $6.81 | $13.63 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $7.40 | $14.80 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $8.66 | $17.33 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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