How far is Fort Deposit, AL from Tuscaloosa, AL?
The driving distance from Fort Deposit, AL to Tuscaloosa, AL is about 133.3 miles (214.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 102.4 miles (164.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 36m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 18m.
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 located in Alabama, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fort Deposit and Tuscaloosa.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Deposit and Tuscaloosa.
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Start on Pollard Street
1028 ft · 47 sec · Pollard Street
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Turn right onto Old Fort Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Old Fort Road
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Turn straight onto State Route 185
1.8 mi · 3 min · State Route 185
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Take the ramp slight left
1345 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left onto Interstate 65
26.2 mi · 28 min · Interstate 65
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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 Fort Deposit 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 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 Fort Deposit and Sunny near Tuscaloosa.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fort Deposit to Tuscaloosa?
The road trip is about 133.3 miles (214.5 km) and usually takes 02h 18m 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?
Billingsley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 66.2 miles from Fort Deposit and 67.1 miles from Tuscaloosa.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 102.4 miles (164.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:54 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.80 one way or $35.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Fort Deposit and Sunny near Tuscaloosa.
Stop Ideas Near Billingsley
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fort Deposit and Tuscaloosa. Straight-line distance: 102.43 mi (164.84 km).
#1 Fort Deposit
Town
| Population | 1,145 |
| Coordinates | 31.9845900, -86.5785900 |
| Altitude | 142 |
| 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: 215 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 54m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 39m |
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 | $17.80 | $35.60 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $20.02 | $40.03 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $21.74 | $43.48 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $25.45 | $50.90 |
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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