How far is Cordova, AL from Tuscaloosa, AL?
The driving distance from Cordova, AL to Tuscaloosa, AL is about 56.9 miles (91.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 09m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 44.1 miles (70.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 19m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 09m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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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 Cordova and Tuscaloosa.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cordova and Tuscaloosa.
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Start on Commerce Street
58 m · 9 sec · Commerce Street
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Continue on Commerce Street
121 m · 11 sec · Commerce Street
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Continue on 1st Street
710 ft · 27 sec · 1st Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Green Avenue
7 m · 6 sec · Green Avenue
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Turn left onto 1st Street
1571 ft · 45 sec · 1st Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Jog Road
153 m · 10 sec · Jog Road
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Continue on County Road 20
1.9 mi · 3 min · County Road 20
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Continue on White Haynes Road
2.6 mi · 5 min · White Haynes Road
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Continue on New Parrish Highway
1.4 km · 2 min · New Parrish Highway
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Continue on New Oakman-Parrish Road
5.7 mi · 8 min · New Oakman-Parrish Road
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Continue on Market Street Northwest
1790 ft · 28 sec · Market Street Northwest
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Continue on New Oakman Highway
1.2 mi · 2 min · New Oakman Highway
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Continue on Market Street Northwest
1247 ft · 50 sec · Market Street Northwest
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Turn left onto Main Street
1092 ft · 18 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Washington Street
1.5 km · 1 min · Washington Street
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Turn left
11.9 mi · 16 min
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Continue on State Route 69
18.3 mi · 25 min · State Route 69
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Continue on State Route 69
1.5 km · 1 min · State Route 69
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Continue straight
7.3 mi · 10 min
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Continue straight
3.5 mi · 6 min
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Turn left onto University Boulevard
717 ft · 19 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 Cordova and Tuscaloosa.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
State Route 69
Continue on State Route 69
18.3 mi · 00h 25m
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.
Sunny leaving Cordova and Sunny near Tuscaloosa.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cordova to Tuscaloosa?
The road trip is about 56.9 miles (91.6 km) and usually takes 01h 09m 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?
Oakman is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.4 miles from Cordova and 28.5 miles from Tuscaloosa.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 44.1 miles (70.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.8 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 4:10 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.61 one way or $15.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Cordova and Sunny near Tuscaloosa.
Stop Ideas Near Oakman
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 Oakman.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cordova and Tuscaloosa. Straight-line distance: 44.03 mi (70.86 km).
#1 Cordova
City in Walker County, Alabama, United States
| Population | 1,820 |
| Coordinates | 33.7598300, -87.1833300 |
| Altitude | 93 |
| 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: 92 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 42m |
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 | $7.61 | $15.22 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $8.56 | $17.12 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $9.30 | $18.59 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $10.88 | $21.77 |
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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