How far is Ballplay, AL from Tuscaloosa, AL?
The driving distance from Ballplay, AL to Tuscaloosa, AL is about 137 miles (220.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 117.1 miles (188.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 24m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST.
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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 12m.
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.
Town in Alabama, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ballplay and Tuscaloosa.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ballplay and Tuscaloosa.
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Start on Centre Road
3.3 mi · 6 min · Centre Road
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Continue on County Highway 71
1078 ft · 20 sec · County Highway 71
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Continue on Main Street
2.2 mi · 4 min · Main Street
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Turn left onto Alford Bend Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Alford Bend Road
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Turn right onto Herman Nelson Highway
6.2 mi · 9 min · Herman Nelson Highway
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Turn right onto East Meighan Boulevard
1.8 mi · 3 min · East Meighan Boulevard
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Turn left onto North Hood Avenue
1225 ft · 18 sec · North Hood Avenue
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Continue on George Wallace Drive
3143 ft · 46 sec · George Wallace Drive
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Turn right
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
4 mi · 4 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Birmingham
1864 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight right
110.3 mi · 2 hr 1 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 Ballplay 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.
Birmingham
Merge slight right
110 mi · 02h 01m
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 Ballplay and Mostly Sunny near Tuscaloosa.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Ballplay to Tuscaloosa?
The road trip is about 137 miles (220.5 km) and usually takes 02h 12m 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 67.2 miles from Ballplay and 69.8 miles from Tuscaloosa.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 117.1 miles (188.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.9 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:06 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.83 one way or $35.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Ballplay and Mostly Sunny near Tuscaloosa.
Stop Ideas Near Irondale
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 Irondale.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ballplay and Tuscaloosa. Straight-line distance: 117.06 mi (188.39 km).
#1 Ballplay
Ballplay is a place in Alabama, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 34.0587100, -85.8080200 |
| Altitude | 181 |
| 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: 220 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 44m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 57m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 42m |
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 | $3.69 | $17.83 | $35.66 |
| Mid-grade | $4.17 | $20.16 | $40.32 |
| Premium | $4.58 | $22.14 | $44.27 |
| Diesel | $5.85 | $28.23 | $56.46 |
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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