How far is Blountsville, AL from Tuscaloosa, AL?
The driving distance from Blountsville, AL to Tuscaloosa, AL is about 105.4 miles (169.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 82.4 miles (132.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 27m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
Reverse, save, or send this route
This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 43m.
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.
Census designated place
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Blountsville and Tuscaloosa.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Blountsville and Tuscaloosa.
-
1
Start on Lee Street West
9 m · 3 sec · Lee Street West
-
2
Turn right onto Main Street
6.7 mi · 10 min · Main Street
-
3
Continue straight
1643 ft · 31 sec
-
4
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
60 m · 4 sec
-
5
Exit the roundabout
33.9 mi · 49 min
-
6
Continue on Tallapoosa Street
1498 ft · 32 sec · Tallapoosa Street
-
7
Take the ramp slight right toward I 20 West, I 59 South: Tuscaloosa
1246 ft · 30 sec
-
8
Merge slight left
56.3 mi · 1 hr 2 min
-
9
Take the exit slight right toward I 359 North, I 69 North: Tuscaloosa
2219 ft · 42 sec
-
10
Merge slight left
1.8 mi · 2 min
-
11
Continue straight
2011 ft · 33 sec
-
12
Continue on Lurleen B Wallace Boulevard North
2540 ft · 1 min · Lurleen B Wallace Boulevard North
-
13
Turn right onto University Boulevard
87 m · 10 sec · University Boulevard
-
14
Turn left
51 m · 12 sec
-
15
Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Blountsville 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
56.3 mi · 01h 02m
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 Blountsville and Sunny near Tuscaloosa.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Blountsville to Tuscaloosa?
The road trip is about 105.4 miles (169.7 km) and usually takes 01h 43m 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?
McDonald Chapel is a useful midpoint, sitting about 50.5 miles from Blountsville and 54.9 miles from Tuscaloosa.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 82.4 miles (132.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 23 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 3:02 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.09 one way or $28.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Blountsville and Sunny near Tuscaloosa.
Stop Ideas Near McDonald Chapel
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 McDonald Chapel.
Birmingham
Brent, AL
Tuscaloosa
Anniston
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Blountsville and Tuscaloosa. Straight-line distance: 82.41 mi (132.63 km).
#1 Blountsville
Town of the United States
| Population | 1,657 |
| Coordinates | 34.0814900, -86.5911000 |
| Altitude | 217 |
| 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: 170 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 45m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 18m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.79 | $14.09 | $28.18 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $15.84 | $31.69 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $17.21 | $34.41 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $20.14 | $40.29 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
Prices in Alabama · May 03, 2026
Distance to Other Cities
Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.