How far is Daleville, AL from Tuscaloosa, AL?

The driving distance from Daleville, AL to Tuscaloosa, AL is about 195.5 miles (314.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 170.3 miles (274 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 05m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
195.5 mi
03h 32m
Flight
170.26 mi
274 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
170.26 mi
Kilometers
274 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
195.5 mi
Kilometers
314.63 km
Drive Time
03h 32m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Tuscaloosa
Sun, Apr 19, 9:32 AM CDT
Return by in Daleville
Sun, Apr 19, 1:04 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Daleville
2026-04-19T05:59
Arrive Tuscaloosa
Sun, Apr 19, 9:32 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:33 AM to 11:33 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:54 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Daleville
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Montgomery
AL

The capital of Alabama.

From Daleville
97.2 mi
01h 46m
To Tuscaloosa
98.2 mi
01h 46m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW
Destination
72°F
Sunday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    62 m · 10 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Daleville Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · Daleville Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right

    6.8 mi · 9 min

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Boll Weevil Circle

    3.1 mi · 4 min · Boll Weevil Circle

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Neal Metcalf Road

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Neal Metcalf Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Neil Metcalf Road

    22.8 mi · 34 min · Neil Metcalf Road

  7. 7

    Turn slight left

    7.6 mi · 11 min

  8. 8

    Turn left

    3183 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    859 ft · 15 sec

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    1.8 mi · 2 min

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    3.4 mi · 4 min

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    36.1 mi · 43 min

  14. 14

    Turn left onto South Boulevard

    10.1 mi · 15 min · South Boulevard

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Birmingham Highway

    3.7 mi · 5 min · Birmingham Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on Memorial Drive

    2 mi · 3 min · Memorial Drive

  17. 17

    Turn left

    156 m · 8 sec

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    86.6 mi · 1 hr 51 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight left

    94 m · 11 sec

  20. 20

    Continue on Old Montgomery Highway

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Old Montgomery Highway

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Skyland Boulevard East

    1650 ft · 42 sec · Skyland Boulevard East

  22. 22

    Turn right

    2.4 mi · 3 min

  23. 23

    Continue straight

    2011 ft · 33 sec

  24. 24

    Continue on Lurleen B Wallace Boulevard North

    2540 ft · 1 min · Lurleen B Wallace Boulevard North

  25. 25

    Turn right onto University Boulevard

    87 m · 10 sec · University Boulevard

  26. 26

    Turn left

    51 m · 12 sec

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Daleville and Tuscaloosa.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
27 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Memorial Drive
88.6 mi · 45%
Neil Metcalf Road
65.4 mi · 33%
South Boulevard
10.1 mi · 5%
Birmingham Highway
3.72 mi · 2%
Boll Weevil Circle
3.07 mi · 2%
Neal Metcalf Road
1.88 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Memorial Drive

Continue straight

86.6 mi · 01h 51m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 32m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.2 mi
170.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Montgomery
01h 46m from Daleville
Leave By
9:54 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Daleville and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Tuscaloosa.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 195.5 miles (314.6 km) and usually takes 03h 32m 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?

Montgomery is a useful midpoint, sitting about 97.2 miles from Daleville and 98.2 miles from Tuscaloosa.

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

The direct path is about 170.3 miles (274 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.2 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 9:54 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.13 one way or $52.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 61.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Daleville and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Tuscaloosa.

Stop Ideas Near Montgomery

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

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

BUS

Montgomery, AL

5 mi away
950 West South Boulevard
BUS

Selma, AL

68 mi away
434 Broad Street
BUS

Marion, AL

100 mi away
26400 Alabama Highway 14
BUS

Camden, AL

101 mi away
8 Claiborne Street \r\n8 Claiborne Street \r\n

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Daleville and Tuscaloosa. Straight-line distance: 170.26 mi (274 km).

Daleville

#1 Daleville

City in Alabama

Population5,095
Coordinates31.3101700, -85.7129900
Altitude102
CountryUnited States
Tuscaloosa

#2 Tuscaloosa

The most populous city in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama.

Population102,819
Coordinates33.2098400, -87.5691700
Altitude68
CountryUnited States
Start: (-85.712606, 31.310085)
End: (-87.569166, 33.209831)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 315 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.9 gal
26.11 L · about $26.13
Round trip
$52.26
13.8 gal · 52.22 L
Estimated CO2
61.3 kg one way
Round trip: 122.6 kg / 270 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $26.13 $52.26
Mid-grade $4.26 $29.39 $58.77
Premium $4.63 $31.91 $63.83
Diesel $5.42 $37.36 $74.73

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 · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Daleville and Tuscaloosa. The current time is 05:59:30.

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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.