How far is Ashville, AL from Tuscaloosa, AL?
The driving distance from Ashville, AL to Tuscaloosa, AL is about 102.9 miles (165.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 87.2 miles (140.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 11m 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 01h 35m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Jefferson County, Alabama, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ashville and Tuscaloosa.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ashville and Tuscaloosa.
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Start on Court Street East
27 m · 8 sec · Court Street East
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Turn left onto 5th Avenue
2.7 mi · 5 min · 5th Avenue
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Take the ramp left
1142 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left
94.3 mi · 1 hr 44 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 Ashville and Tuscaloosa.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
5th Avenue
Merge slight left
94.3 mi · 01h 44m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Ashville 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 Ashville to Tuscaloosa?
The road trip is about 102.9 miles (165.6 km) and usually takes 01h 35m 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?
Midfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 50.2 miles from Ashville and 52.7 miles from Tuscaloosa.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 87.2 miles (140.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.7 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 3:18 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.75 one way or $27.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Ashville and Chance Rain Showers near Tuscaloosa.
Stop Ideas Near Midfield
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City of Adamsville City Hall
West Jefferson Town Hall
The Preserve Town Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Midfield.
Birmingham
Brent, AL
Tuscaloosa
Marion, AL
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ashville and Tuscaloosa. Straight-line distance: 87.25 mi (140.42 km).
#1 Ashville
City in St.
| Population | 2,396 |
| Coordinates | 33.8370400, -86.2544200 |
| Altitude | 172 |
| 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: 166 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 03m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 17m |
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 | $13.75 | $27.49 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $15.46 | $30.92 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $16.79 | $33.58 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $19.66 | $39.31 |
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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