How far is Ardmore, AL from Tuscaloosa, AL?
The driving distance from Ardmore, AL to Tuscaloosa, AL is about 163.6 miles (263.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 129.9 miles (209 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 00m 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 02h 30m.
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.
Census-designated place in Blount County, Alabama
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ardmore and Tuscaloosa.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ardmore and Tuscaloosa.
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Start on Main Street
42 m · 6 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Ardmore Avenue
2693 ft · 60 sec · Ardmore Avenue
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Turn right onto 6th Street
1354 ft · 29 sec · 6th Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto 1st Avenue West
130 m · 14 sec · 1st Avenue West
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Turn right onto 7th Street
2.1 mi · 4 min · 7th Street
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Take the ramp left toward Birmingham
813 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight left onto Interstate 65 South
10.8 mi · 12 min · Interstate 65 South
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Continue on I 65
934 ft · 11 sec · I 65
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Continue on I-65
87.6 mi · 1 hr 34 min · I-65
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Take the exit slight right toward I 22 West, US 31: Memphis, Fultondale
2715 ft · 38 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 22 West: Memphis
2666 ft · 38 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Montgomery
1940 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left
3.7 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 20 West, I 59 South: Tuscaloosa
2224 ft · 54 sec
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Merge slight left
52.8 mi · 57 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 359 North, I 69 North: Tuscaloosa
2219 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left
1.8 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
2011 ft · 33 sec
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Continue on Lurleen B Wallace Boulevard North
2540 ft · 1 min · Lurleen B Wallace Boulevard North
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Turn right onto University Boulevard
87 m · 10 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 Ardmore and Tuscaloosa.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I-65
Continue on I-65
87.6 mi · 01h 34m
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.
Sunny leaving Ardmore and Sunny near Tuscaloosa.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Ardmore to Tuscaloosa?
The road trip is about 163.6 miles (263.3 km) and usually takes 02h 30m 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?
Smoke Rise is a useful midpoint, sitting about 81.8 miles from Ardmore and 81.8 miles from Tuscaloosa.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 129.9 miles (209 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.7 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 1:30 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.85 one way or $43.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Ardmore and Sunny near Tuscaloosa.
Stop Ideas Near Smoke Rise
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Smoke Rise.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ardmore and Tuscaloosa. Straight-line distance: 129.89 mi (209.03 km).
#1 Ardmore
Town in Limestone County, Alabama, USA
| Population | 1,513 |
| Coordinates | 34.9920292, -86.8469471 |
| Altitude | 269 |
| 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: 263 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 05m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 43m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 02m |
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 | $21.85 | $43.70 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $24.57 | $49.15 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $26.69 | $53.37 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $31.24 | $62.49 |
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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