How far is Flomaton, AL from Tuscaloosa, AL?
The driving distance from Flomaton, AL to Tuscaloosa, AL is about 189.5 miles (304.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 153.7 miles (247.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 58m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 29m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Clarke County, Alabama, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Flomaton and Tuscaloosa.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Flomaton and Tuscaloosa.
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Start on Houston Street
35 m · 7 sec · Houston Street
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Turn right onto Ringold Street
551 ft · 30 sec · Ringold Street
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Turn left onto Palafox Street
1 km · 2 min · Palafox Street
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At the end of the road, turn right
1 mi · 2 min
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Turn left
13.4 mi · 16 min
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Take the ramp right
1428 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left
7.6 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 41: Brewton, Repton
1071 ft · 30 sec
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Turn left
18.4 mi · 27 min
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Continue straight
32.3 mi · 40 min
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Take the exit slight right
1782 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left
17.1 mi · 20 min
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Merge slight left
24 mi · 27 min
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Turn left
17.2 mi · 20 min
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Turn left
1.5 km · 1 min
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Continue on South Cedar Avenue
1 mi · 1 min · South Cedar Avenue
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Turn left onto East Capitol Street
736 ft · 14 sec · East Capitol Street
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Turn right
24.3 mi · 34 min
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Turn right onto 1st Avenue
601 ft · 27 sec · 1st Avenue
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Turn right onto Tuscaloosa Street
4.6 mi · 6 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 Flomaton 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.
SR 41
Continue straight
32.3 mi · 00h 40m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Flomaton 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 Flomaton to Tuscaloosa?
The road trip is about 189.5 miles (304.9 km) and usually takes 03h 29m 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?
Thomasville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 97.2 miles from Flomaton and 92.3 miles from Tuscaloosa.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 153.7 miles (247.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.8 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:02 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.34 one way or $50.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 59.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Flomaton and Mostly Sunny near Tuscaloosa.
Stop Ideas Near Thomasville
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 Thomasville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Flomaton and Tuscaloosa. Straight-line distance: 153.73 mi (247.41 km).
#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: 305 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 44m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 47m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 42m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 21m |
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 | $25.34 | $50.67 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $28.49 | $56.99 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $30.94 | $61.88 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $36.23 | $72.45 |
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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