How far is Eutaw, AL from Tuscaloosa, AL?
The driving distance from Eutaw, AL to Tuscaloosa, AL is about 35.4 miles (56.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 31.5 miles (50.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 12m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 36m.
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Halfway Point
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Eutaw and Tuscaloosa.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Eutaw and Tuscaloosa.
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Start on Springfield Avenue
41 m · 6 sec · Springfield Avenue
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Turn right onto Tuscaloosa Street
4.8 mi · 7 min · Tuscaloosa Street
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Turn left onto M L King Highway
1.2 mi · 3 min · M L King Highway
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Take the ramp right
1148 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left
25.8 mi · 28 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 359 North, I 69 North: Tuscaloosa
1062 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left
2.1 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 Eutaw 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.
M L King Highway
Merge slight left
25.8 mi · 00h 28m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Eutaw and Mostly Sunny near Tuscaloosa.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Eutaw to Tuscaloosa?
The road trip is about 35.4 miles (56.9 km) and usually takes 00h 36m 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?
Moundville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.6 miles from Eutaw and 17.7 miles from Tuscaloosa.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 31.5 miles (50.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.9 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:18 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.73 one way or $9.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Eutaw and Mostly Sunny near Tuscaloosa.
Stop Ideas Near Moundville
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 Moundville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Eutaw and Tuscaloosa. Straight-line distance: 31.48 mi (50.67 km).
#1 Eutaw
City in Alabama
| Population | 2,558 |
| Coordinates | 32.8405900, -87.8876200 |
| Altitude | 66 |
| 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: 57 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 26m |
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 | $4.73 | $9.47 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $5.32 | $10.65 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $5.78 | $11.56 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $6.77 | $13.54 |
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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