How far is Camden, AL from Tuscaloosa, AL?
The driving distance from Camden, AL to Tuscaloosa, AL is about 101 miles (162.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 54m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 85.7 miles (138 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 49m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 54m.
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
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Camden and Tuscaloosa.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Camden and Tuscaloosa.
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Start on Union Street
51 m · 10 sec · Union Street
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Turn right onto Planters Street
75 m · 16 sec · Planters Street
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Turn left onto Broad Street
18.3 mi · 32 min · Broad Street
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Turn right
2139 ft · 1 min
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Turn left onto State Route 5
4.1 mi · 6 min · State Route 5
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Continue on Jefferson Davis Highway
4.3 mi · 6 min · Jefferson Davis Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on State Route 5
10.9 mi · 16 min · State Route 5
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Take the ramp left
681 ft · 21 sec
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Turn right
9 mi · 11 min
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Turn right onto East Avenue
1222 ft · 43 sec · East Avenue
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Turn left onto North Street
875 ft · 26 sec · North Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Water Avenue
18.1 mi · 26 min · Water Avenue
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Turn left onto State Street
1.5 km · 2 min · State Street
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Turn right onto Tuscaloosa Street
33.8 mi · 47 min · Tuscaloosa Street
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Continue straight
3.6 mi · 5 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 Camden 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.
Tuscaloosa Street
Turn right onto Tuscaloosa Street
33.8 mi · 00h 47m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Camden 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 Camden to Tuscaloosa?
The road trip is about 101 miles (162.6 km) and usually takes 01h 54m 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?
Newbern is a useful midpoint, sitting about 52.6 miles from Camden and 48.5 miles from Tuscaloosa.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 85.7 miles (138 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.3 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 2:40 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.48 one way or $26.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Camden and Mostly Sunny near Tuscaloosa.
Stop Ideas Near Newbern
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Camden and Tuscaloosa. Straight-line distance: 85.76 mi (138.02 km).
#1 Camden
City in Wilcox County, Alabama, United States
| Population | 1,694 |
| Coordinates | 31.9909800, -87.2905500 |
| Altitude | 64 |
| 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: 163 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 01m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 41m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 15m |
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 | $13.48 | $26.96 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $15.16 | $30.32 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $16.47 | $32.93 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $19.28 | $38.55 |
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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