How far is Ashland, AL from Tuscaloosa, AL?
The driving distance from Ashland, AL to Tuscaloosa, AL is about 133.9 miles (215.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 14m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 100.2 miles (161.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 28m 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 14m.
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Town in Alabama, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ashland and Tuscaloosa.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ashland and Tuscaloosa.
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Start on State Route 9
18 m · 6 sec · State Route 9
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Turn left onto Highway 77
11.2 mi · 15 min · Highway 77
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Continue on Ashland Highway
11 mi · 15 min · Ashland Highway
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Turn right onto Haynes Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Haynes Street
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Turn left onto East Battle Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · East Battle Street
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Turn right onto South East Street
1.4 km · 1 min · South East Street
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Turn left
1.3 km · 58 sec
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Continue straight
9.9 mi · 14 min
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Take the ramp left toward I-20 West: Birmingham
1165 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left
30.3 mi · 33 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 459: Montgomery, Tuscaloosa, Gadsden
1768 ft · 34 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 459 South: Montgomery, Tuscaloosa
1.2 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto John M. Harbert III Freeway
28.4 mi · 30 min · John M. Harbert III Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 20 West, I 59 South: Tuscaloosa
1.2 mi · 3 min
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Merge slight left
33.7 mi · 36 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 Ashland 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 20 West
Merge slight left
33.7 mi · 00h 36m
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.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Ashland to Tuscaloosa?
The road trip is about 133.9 miles (215.5 km) and usually takes 02h 14m 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?
Irondale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 66.9 miles from Ashland and 67 miles from Tuscaloosa.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 100.2 miles (161.3 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 2:02 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.91 one way or $35.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Ashland and Rain Showers near Tuscaloosa.
Stop Ideas Near Irondale
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ashland and Tuscaloosa. Straight-line distance: 100.25 mi (161.33 km).
#1 Ashland
County seat of Clay County, Alabama, USA
| Population | 1,872 |
| Coordinates | 33.2737300, -85.8360700 |
| Altitude | 341 |
| 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: 216 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 40m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 54m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 40m |
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 | $17.91 | $35.83 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $20.15 | $40.29 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $21.88 | $43.75 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $25.61 | $51.23 |
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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