How far is Florala, AL from Tuscaloosa, AL?
The driving distance from Florala, AL to Tuscaloosa, AL is about 216.4 miles (348.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 168.8 miles (271.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 22m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 41m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
The capital of Alabama.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Florala and Tuscaloosa.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Florala and Tuscaloosa.
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Start on Wall Street
30 m · 12 sec · Wall Street
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Turn sharp left onto 5th Avenue
2461 ft · 52 sec · 5th Avenue
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Continue on Lockhart Boulevard
2669 ft · 45 sec · Lockhart Boulevard
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Continue on Lockala Avenue
21.7 mi · 30 min · Lockala Avenue
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Turn left
1.9 mi · 3 min
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Western Bypass
2.7 mi · 4 min · Western Bypass
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Continue on River Falls Street
143 m · 16 sec · River Falls Street
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Continue on River Falls Street
3.8 mi · 6 min · River Falls Street
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Turn right
17.9 mi · 21 min
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Continue on Mobile Road
9.3 mi · 11 min · Mobile Road
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Take the ramp right
1486 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left
53.7 mi · 58 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 80, US 82
1159 ft · 36 sec
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Turn left onto South Boulevard
4.7 mi · 7 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 Florala 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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Florala 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 Florala to Tuscaloosa?
The road trip is about 216.4 miles (348.3 km) and usually takes 03h 41m 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?
Montgomery is a useful midpoint, sitting about 107.7 miles from Florala and 108.7 miles from Tuscaloosa.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 168.8 miles (271.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 47.6 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 9:38 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.93 one way or $57.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 67.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Florala and Mostly Sunny near Tuscaloosa.
Stop Ideas Near Montgomery
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 Montgomery.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Florala and Tuscaloosa. Straight-line distance: 168.76 mi (271.59 km).
#1 Florala
City in Covington County, Alabama, United States
| Population | 1,891 |
| Coordinates | 31.0051800, -86.3280000 |
| 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: 348 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 42m |
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 | $28.93 | $57.87 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $32.54 | $65.08 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $35.34 | $70.67 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $41.37 | $82.74 |
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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