How far is Bynum, AL from Tuscaloosa, AL?

The driving distance from Bynum, AL to Tuscaloosa, AL is about 109.2 miles (175.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 96.9 miles (155.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 22m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
109.2 mi
01h 41m
Flight
96.84 mi
155.85 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
96.84 mi
Kilometers
155.85 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
109.2 mi
Kilometers
175.74 km
Drive Time
01h 41m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Tuscaloosa
Sat, May 30, 12:47 PM CDT
Return by in Bynum
Sat, May 30, 2:28 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bynum
2026-05-30T11:05
Arrive Tuscaloosa
Sat, May 30, 12:47 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:41 AM to 11:41 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:08 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bynum
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
Hoover
AL

The most populous city in Jefferson County, Alabama.

From Bynum
54.6 mi
00h 50m
To Tuscaloosa
54.7 mi
00h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph W
Destination
84°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bynum and Tuscaloosa.

  1. 1

    Start on Bynum Boulevard

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Bynum Boulevard

  2. 2

    Turn straight

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Mudd Street

    1010 ft · 20 sec · Mudd Street

  4. 4

    Continue on John N Wills Avenue

    1.3 mi · 2 min · John N Wills Avenue

  5. 5

    Take the ramp right

    1070 ft · 26 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    36.2 mi · 39 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 459: Montgomery, Tuscaloosa, Gadsden

    1768 ft · 34 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 459 South: Montgomery, Tuscaloosa

    1.2 km · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto John M. Harbert III Freeway

    28.4 mi · 30 min · John M. Harbert III Freeway

  10. 10

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

    1.2 mi · 3 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    33.7 mi · 36 min

  12. 12

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

    2219 ft · 42 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    1.8 mi · 2 min

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    2011 ft · 33 sec

  15. 15

    Continue on Lurleen B Wallace Boulevard North

    2540 ft · 1 min · Lurleen B Wallace Boulevard North

  16. 16

    Turn right onto University Boulevard

    87 m · 10 sec · University Boulevard

  17. 17

    Turn left

    51 m · 12 sec

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bynum 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
18 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
4 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
John N Wills Avenue
37.7 mi · 35%
I 20 West
35 mi · 32%
John M. Harbert III Freeway
28.4 mi · 26%
I 359 North
2.6 mi · 2%
Bynum Boulevard
2.12 mi · 2%
I 459 South
0.78 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

John N Wills Avenue

Merge slight left

36.2 mi · 00h 39m

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 41m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.3 mi
96.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hoover
00h 50m from Bynum
Leave By
3:08 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Bynum and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Tuscaloosa.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bynum to Tuscaloosa?

The road trip is about 109.2 miles (175.7 km) and usually takes 01h 41m 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?

Hoover is a useful midpoint, sitting about 54.6 miles from Bynum and 54.7 miles from Tuscaloosa.

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

The direct path is about 96.9 miles (155.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.3 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 3:08 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.58 one way or $29.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Bynum and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Tuscaloosa.

Stop Ideas Near Hoover

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Hoover, 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 Hoover.

RAIL

Birmingham

12 mi away
1819 Morris Ave.
BUS

Brent, AL

60 mi away
10393 Alabama Highway 5
RAIL

Tuscaloosa

74 mi away
2105 Greensboro Ave
RAIL

Anniston

95 mi away
126 West 4th St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bynum and Tuscaloosa. Straight-line distance: 96.84 mi (155.85 km).

Bynum

#1 Bynum

Unincorporated community

Population1,795
Coordinates33.6131600, -85.9610800
Altitude182
CountryUnited States
Tuscaloosa

#2 Tuscaloosa

The most populous city in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama.

Population102,819
Coordinates33.2098400, -87.5691700
Altitude68
CountryUnited States
Start: Bynum Boulevard (-85.961033, 33.613069)
End: (-87.569166, 33.209831)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 176 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.85 gal
14.59 L · about $14.58
Round trip
$29.16
7.7 gal · 29.18 L
Estimated CO2
34.2 kg one way
Round trip: 68.4 kg / 151 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $14.58 $29.16
Mid-grade $4.26 $16.40 $32.79
Premium $4.63 $17.81 $35.61
Diesel $5.42 $20.85 $41.70

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Bynum and Tuscaloosa. The current time is 11:05:52.

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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.