How far is Brook Highland, AL from Tuscaloosa, AL?

The driving distance from Brook Highland, AL to Tuscaloosa, AL is about 62.8 miles (101 km), with a travel time of about 01h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 54 miles (86.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 05m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
62.73 mi
01h 02m
Flight
53.99 mi
86.89 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
53.99 mi
Kilometers
86.89 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
62.73 mi
Kilometers
100.96 km
Drive Time
01h 02m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Tuscaloosa
Wed, Apr 15, 12:18 AM CDT
Return by in Brook Highland
Wed, Apr 15, 1:20 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brook Highland
2026-04-14T23:15
Arrive Tuscaloosa
Wed, Apr 15, 12:18 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:03 AM to 11:03 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:24 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Brook Highland
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Lake View
AL

City of Iowa, USA

From Brook Highland
31.3 mi
00h 31m
To Tuscaloosa
31.4 mi
00h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 5:00 PM CDT
Wind
10 mph S
Destination
57°F
Tonight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 9:00 PM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Brook Highland and Tuscaloosa.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Brook Highland and Tuscaloosa.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    28 m · 7 sec

  2. 2

    Continue on Kinross Drive

    1992 ft · 1 min · Kinross Drive

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Brook Highland Trace

    1393 ft · 1 min · Brook Highland Trace

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Brook Highland Drive

    157 m · 29 sec · Brook Highland Drive

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Brook Highland Parkway

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Brook Highland Parkway

  6. 6

    Turn right

    3.1 mi · 5 min

  7. 7

    Turn left onto I 459 South

    2459 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto John M. Harbert III Freeway

    19.2 mi · 21 min · John M. Harbert III Freeway

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 20 West, I 59 South: Tuscaloosa

    1.2 mi · 3 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    33.7 mi · 36 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 359 North, I 69 North: Tuscaloosa

    2219 ft · 42 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    1.8 mi · 2 min

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    2011 ft · 33 sec

  14. 14

    Continue on Lurleen B Wallace Boulevard North

    2540 ft · 1 min · Lurleen B Wallace Boulevard North

  15. 15

    Turn right onto University Boulevard

    87 m · 10 sec · University Boulevard

  16. 16

    Turn left

    51 m · 12 sec

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Brook Highland and Tuscaloosa.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
17 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
3 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 20 West
35 mi · 56%
John M. Harbert III Freeway
19.2 mi · 31%
I 359 North
2.6 mi · 4%
Brook Highland Parkway
1.08 mi · 2%
Lurleen B Wallace Boulevard North
0.48 mi · 1%
I 459 South
0.47 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 02m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.8 mi
54 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lake View
00h 31m from Brook Highland
Leave By
4:24 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Brook Highland and Mostly Clear near Tuscaloosa.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Brook Highland to Tuscaloosa?

The road trip is about 62.8 miles (101 km) and usually takes 01h 02m 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?

Lake View is a useful midpoint, sitting about 31.3 miles from Brook Highland and 31.4 miles from Tuscaloosa.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 54 miles (86.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.8 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 4:24 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.37 one way or $16.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Brook Highland and Mostly Clear near Tuscaloosa.

Stop Ideas Near Lake View

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Lake View, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lake View.

BUS

Brent, AL

36 mi away
10393 Alabama Highway 5
RAIL

Birmingham

40 mi away
1819 Morris Ave.
RAIL

Tuscaloosa

41 mi away
2105 Greensboro Ave
BUS

Marion, AL

74 mi away
26400 Alabama Highway 14

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Brook Highland and Tuscaloosa. Straight-line distance: 53.99 mi (86.89 km).

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#1 Brook Highland

Brook Highland is a place in Alabama, United States.

Population0
Coordinates33.4356600, -86.6738800
Altitude182
CountryUnited States
Tuscaloosa

#2 Tuscaloosa

The most populous city in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama.

Population102,819
Coordinates33.2098400, -87.5691700
Altitude68
CountryUnited States
Start: (-86.6744, 33.435556)
End: (-87.569166, 33.209831)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 101 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.21 gal
8.38 L · about $8.37
Round trip
$16.74
4.42 gal · 16.76 L
Estimated CO2
19.6 kg one way
Round trip: 39.3 kg / 87 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $8.37 $16.74
Mid-grade $4.26 $9.41 $18.82
Premium $4.63 $10.22 $20.44
Diesel $5.42 $11.97 $23.93

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 · Apr 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Brook Highland and Tuscaloosa. The current time is 23:15:47.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.