How far is Double Springs, AL from Tuscaloosa, AL?

The driving distance from Double Springs, AL to Tuscaloosa, AL is about 79.1 miles (127.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 65.4 miles (105.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 57m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
79.09 mi
01h 28m
Flight
65.41 mi
105.27 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
65.41 mi
Kilometers
105.27 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
79.09 mi
Kilometers
127.29 km
Drive Time
01h 28m

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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 01h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Tuscaloosa
Tue, May 12, 9:46 PM CDT
Return by in Double Springs
Tue, May 12, 11:15 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Double Springs
2026-05-12T20:18
Arrive Tuscaloosa
Tue, May 12, 9:46 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:29 AM to 11:29 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:32 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Double Springs
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Berry
AL

Town in Alabama

From Double Springs
39.2 mi
00h 44m
To Tuscaloosa
39.8 mi
00h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NE
Destination
82°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Double Springs and Tuscaloosa.

  1. 1

    Start on Blake Drive

    1 m · 2 sec · Blake Drive

  2. 2

    Turn right

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  3. 3

    Turn left

    12.8 mi · 18 min

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    1137 ft · 24 sec

  5. 5

    Turn left

    32.8 mi · 46 min

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    28.6 mi · 39 min

  7. 7

    Continue on Main Avenue

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Main Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn left onto 5th Street

    111 m · 12 sec · 5th Street

  9. 9

    Take the ramp slight right

    985 ft · 28 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Lurleen B Wallace Boulevard

    3139 ft · 56 sec · Lurleen B Wallace Boulevard

  11. 11

    Turn left onto University Boulevard

    717 ft · 19 sec · University Boulevard

  12. 12

    Turn left

    51 m · 12 sec

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Double Springs 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
13 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Blake Drive
28.8 mi · 36%
Main Avenue
1.7 mi · 2%
Lurleen B Wallace Boulevard
0.59 mi · 1%
5th Street
0.26 mi
University Boulevard
0.14 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

32.8 mi · 00h 46m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 28m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.7 mi
65.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Berry
00h 44m from Double Springs
Leave By
3:32 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Double Springs and Sunny near Tuscaloosa.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Double Springs to Tuscaloosa?

The road trip is about 79.1 miles (127.3 km) and usually takes 01h 28m 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?

Berry is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39.2 miles from Double Springs and 39.8 miles from Tuscaloosa.

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

The direct path is about 65.4 miles (105.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.7 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 3:32 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.57 one way or $21.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Double Springs and Sunny near Tuscaloosa.

Stop Ideas Near Berry

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

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

RAIL

Tuscaloosa

52 mi away
2105 Greensboro Ave
RAIL

Birmingham

75 mi away
1819 Morris Ave.
BUS

Brent, AL

88 mi away
10393 Alabama Highway 5
BUS

Marion, AL

117 mi away
26400 Alabama Highway 14

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Double Springs and Tuscaloosa. Straight-line distance: 65.41 mi (105.27 km).

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#1 Double Springs

Town in Alabama, United States of America

Population1,062
Coordinates34.1463700, -87.4024700
Altitude251
CountryUnited States
Tuscaloosa

#2 Tuscaloosa

The most populous city in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama.

Population102,819
Coordinates33.2098400, -87.5691700
Altitude68
CountryUnited States
Start: SR 195 (-87.402484, 34.146361)
End: (-87.569166, 33.209831)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 127 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 59m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.79 gal
10.57 L · about $10.57
Round trip
$21.13
5.58 gal · 21.14 L
Estimated CO2
24.8 kg one way
Round trip: 49.6 kg / 109 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $10.57 $21.13
Mid-grade $4.26 $11.88 $23.77
Premium $4.63 $12.90 $25.81
Diesel $5.42 $15.11 $30.22

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 · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Double Springs and Tuscaloosa. The current time is 20:18:01.

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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.