How far is Eufaula, AL from Tuscaloosa, AL?
The driving distance from Eufaula, AL to Tuscaloosa, AL is about 187.9 miles (302.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 168 miles (270.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 44m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 22m.
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City in Alabama, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Eufaula and Tuscaloosa.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Eufaula and Tuscaloosa.
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Start on South Eufaula Avenue
12 m · 1 sec · South Eufaula Avenue
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Continue on North Eufaula Avenue
1.5 mi · 4 min · North Eufaula Avenue
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Turn left
38.9 mi · 53 min
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Turn left onto Martin Luther King Boulevard
1013 ft · 33 sec · Martin Luther King Boulevard
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Turn right onto Blackmon Avenue West
1727 ft · 55 sec · Blackmon Avenue West
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Continue on Baskin Street
27.2 mi · 37 min · Baskin Street
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Keep slight right to continue on US 82 West, US 231 North: Montgomery
12.4 mi · 16 min
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Turn left onto South Boulevard
10.1 mi · 15 min · South Boulevard
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Birmingham Highway
3.7 mi · 5 min · Birmingham Highway
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Continue on Memorial Drive
2 mi · 3 min · Memorial Drive
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Turn left
156 m · 8 sec
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Continue straight
86.6 mi · 1 hr 51 min
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Take the exit slight left
94 m · 11 sec
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Continue on Old Montgomery Highway
1.8 mi · 3 min · Old Montgomery Highway
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Turn left onto Skyland Boulevard East
1650 ft · 42 sec · Skyland Boulevard East
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Turn right
2.4 mi · 3 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 Eufaula and Tuscaloosa.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
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.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Eufaula and Rain Showers near Tuscaloosa.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Eufaula to Tuscaloosa?
The road trip is about 187.9 miles (302.4 km) and usually takes 03h 22m 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?
Prattville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 94.3 miles from Eufaula and 93.6 miles from Tuscaloosa.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 168 miles (270.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.9 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 10:16 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.11 one way or $50.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 58.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Eufaula and Rain Showers near Tuscaloosa.
Stop Ideas Near Prattville
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Eufaula and Tuscaloosa. Straight-line distance: 167.99 mi (270.36 km).
#1 Eufaula
City in Alabama
| Population | 11,621 |
| Coordinates | 31.8912700, -85.1454900 |
| Altitude | 80 |
| 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: 302 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 07m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 41m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 20m |
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 | $25.11 | $50.22 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $28.24 | $56.47 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $30.66 | $61.33 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $35.90 | $71.80 |
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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