How far is Fayette, AL from Tuscaloosa, AL?
The driving distance from Fayette, AL to Tuscaloosa, AL is about 40.9 miles (65.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 36.1 miles (58.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 33m 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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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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Town in Pickens County, Alabama
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fayette and Tuscaloosa.
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Start on Columbus Street East
12 m · 8 sec · Columbus Street East
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Turn left onto Temple Avenue South
7.5 mi · 11 min · Temple Avenue South
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Continue straight
27.9 mi · 38 min
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Turn right
2.1 mi · 3 min
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Continue on Main Avenue
1.7 mi · 3 min · Main Avenue
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Turn left onto 5th Street
111 m · 12 sec · 5th Street
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Take the ramp slight right
985 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left onto Lurleen B Wallace Boulevard
3139 ft · 56 sec · Lurleen B Wallace Boulevard
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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 Fayette 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.
Temple Avenue South
Continue straight
27.9 mi · 00h 38m
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 Fayette and Sunny near Tuscaloosa.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fayette to Tuscaloosa?
The road trip is about 40.9 miles (65.9 km) and usually takes 00h 46m 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?
Gordo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.1 miles from Fayette and 20.9 miles from Tuscaloosa.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 36.1 miles (58.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.8 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 4:56 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.49 one way or $10.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Fayette and Sunny near Tuscaloosa.
Stop Ideas Near Gordo
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 Gordo.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fayette and Tuscaloosa. Straight-line distance: 36.1 mi (58.1 km).
#1 Fayette
City in Howard County, Missouri
| Population | 4,249 |
| Coordinates | 33.6845500, -87.8308500 |
| Altitude | 111 |
| 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: 66 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 30m |
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 | $5.49 | $10.98 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $6.18 | $12.35 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $6.71 | $13.41 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $7.85 | $15.70 |
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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