How far is Chickasaw, AL from Tuscaloosa, AL?
The driving distance from Chickasaw, AL to Tuscaloosa, AL is about 220.5 miles (354.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 171.6 miles (276.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 02m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 31m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
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City in Clarke County, Alabama, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Chickasaw and Tuscaloosa.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chickasaw and Tuscaloosa.
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Start on the route
71 m · 20 sec
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Turn right
19 m · 10 sec
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Turn left onto North Craft Highway
1.2 mi · 2 min · North Craft Highway
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Continue on Saraland Boulevard South
89.6 mi · 1 hr 46 min · Saraland Boulevard South
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Merge slight left
24 mi · 27 min
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Turn left
17.2 mi · 20 min
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Turn left
1.5 km · 1 min
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Continue on South Cedar Avenue
1 mi · 1 min · South Cedar Avenue
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Turn left onto East Capitol Street
736 ft · 14 sec · East Capitol Street
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Turn right
24.3 mi · 34 min
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Turn right onto 1st Avenue
601 ft · 27 sec · 1st Avenue
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Turn right onto Tuscaloosa Street
4.6 mi · 6 min · Tuscaloosa Street
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Turn left onto M L King Highway
1.2 mi · 3 min · M L King Highway
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Take the ramp right
1148 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left
25.8 mi · 28 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 359 North, I 69 North: Tuscaloosa
1062 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left
2.1 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 Chickasaw and Tuscaloosa.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Saraland Boulevard South
Continue on Saraland Boulevard South
89.6 mi · 01h 46m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Chickasaw 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 Chickasaw to Tuscaloosa?
The road trip is about 220.5 miles (354.8 km) and usually takes 03h 31m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Thomasville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 97 miles from Chickasaw and 123.5 miles from Tuscaloosa.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 171.6 miles (276.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 48.9 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:58 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.46 one way or $58.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 69.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Chickasaw and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Tuscaloosa.
Stop Ideas Near Thomasville
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 Thomasville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Chickasaw and Tuscaloosa. Straight-line distance: 171.58 mi (276.13 km).
#1 Chickasaw
City in Mobile County, Alabama, United States
| Population | 5,659 |
| Coordinates | 30.7638000, -88.0747200 |
| Altitude | 10 |
| 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: 355 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 45m |
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 | $29.46 | $58.93 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $33.14 | $66.27 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $35.98 | $71.97 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $42.13 | $84.26 |
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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