How far is Coaling, AL from Tuscaloosa, AL?
The driving distance from Coaling, AL to Tuscaloosa, AL is about 16.7 miles (26.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 13.7 miles (22 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 40m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Halfway Point
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City in Alabama, United States
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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Coaling and Tuscaloosa.
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Start on Fikes Road
130 m · 24 sec · Fikes Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Lower Coaling Road
1.3 mi · 3 min · Lower Coaling Road
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At the end of the road, turn left
3.6 mi · 5 min
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Take the ramp right toward I-20 West, I-59 South: Tuscaloosa
1000 ft · 24 sec
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Merge slight left
8.3 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 359 North, I 69 North: Tuscaloosa
2219 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left
1.8 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 Coaling and Tuscaloosa.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
I-20 West
Merge slight left
8.26 mi · 00h 09m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Coaling to Tuscaloosa?
The road trip is about 16.7 miles (26.8 km) and usually takes 00h 20m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Northport is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.3 miles from Coaling and 8.4 miles from Tuscaloosa.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 13.7 miles (22 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:50 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.23 one way or $4.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Coaling and Chance Rain Showers near Tuscaloosa.
Stop Ideas Near Northport
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 Coaling and Tuscaloosa. Straight-line distance: 13.66 mi (21.99 km).
#1 Coaling
Town of the United States
| Population | 1,633 |
| Coordinates | 33.1590100, -87.3408300 |
| Altitude | 124 |
| 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: 27 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 12m |
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 | $2.23 | $4.47 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $2.51 | $5.03 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $2.73 | $5.46 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $3.19 | $6.39 |
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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