How far is Frisco City, AL from Tuscaloosa, AL?

The driving distance from Frisco City, AL to Tuscaloosa, AL is about 146.8 miles (236.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 123.1 miles (198.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 28m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
146.78 mi
02h 44m
Flight
123.12 mi
198.15 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
123.12 mi
Kilometers
198.15 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
146.78 mi
Kilometers
236.22 km
Drive Time
02h 44m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Tuscaloosa
Sun, Apr 19, 8:15 AM CDT
Return by in Frisco City
Sun, Apr 19, 10:59 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Frisco City
2026-04-19T05:31
Arrive Tuscaloosa
Sun, Apr 19, 8:15 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:44 AM to 12:44 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:02 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Frisco City
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Linden
AL

Town in Marengo County, Alabama, USA

From Frisco City
75.9 mi
01h 22m
To Tuscaloosa
70.9 mi
01h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph N
Destination
72°F
Sunday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph N

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Frisco City and Tuscaloosa.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Frisco City and Tuscaloosa.

  1. 1

    Start on Snyder Avenue

    625 ft · 29 sec · Snyder Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Houston Street

    76 m · 11 sec · Houston Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Perdue Hill Road

    6.5 mi · 16 min · Perdue Hill Road

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left

    24.7 mi · 29 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right

    1782 ft · 49 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    17.1 mi · 20 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    24 mi · 27 min

  8. 8

    Turn left

    17.2 mi · 20 min

  9. 9

    Turn left

    1.5 km · 1 min

  10. 10

    Continue on South Cedar Avenue

    1 mi · 1 min · South Cedar Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn left onto East Capitol Street

    736 ft · 14 sec · East Capitol Street

  12. 12

    Turn right

    24.3 mi · 34 min

  13. 13

    Turn right onto 1st Avenue

    601 ft · 27 sec · 1st Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Tuscaloosa Street

    4.6 mi · 6 min · Tuscaloosa Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto M L King Highway

    1.2 mi · 3 min · M L King Highway

  16. 16

    Take the ramp right

    1148 ft · 28 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    25.8 mi · 28 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward I 359 North, I 69 North: Tuscaloosa

    1062 ft · 36 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    2.1 mi · 2 min

  20. 20

    Continue straight

    2011 ft · 33 sec

  21. 21

    Continue on Lurleen B Wallace Boulevard North

    2540 ft · 1 min · Lurleen B Wallace Boulevard North

  22. 22

    Turn right onto University Boulevard

    87 m · 10 sec · University Boulevard

  23. 23

    Turn left

    51 m · 12 sec

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Frisco City and Tuscaloosa.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
24 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
4 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Perdue Hill Road
48 mi · 33%
M L King Highway
27.2 mi · 19%
Tuscaloosa Street
4.59 mi · 3%
I 359 North
2.65 mi · 2%
South Cedar Avenue
1.03 mi · 1%
Lurleen B Wallace Boulevard North
0.48 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 44m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.7 mi
123.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Linden
01h 22m from Frisco City
Leave By
1:02 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Frisco City and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Tuscaloosa.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Frisco City to Tuscaloosa?

The road trip is about 146.8 miles (236.2 km) and usually takes 02h 44m 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?

Linden is a useful midpoint, sitting about 75.9 miles from Frisco City and 70.9 miles from Tuscaloosa.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 123.1 miles (198.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.7 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 1:02 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.62 one way or $39.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Frisco City and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Tuscaloosa.

Stop Ideas Near Linden

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Linden, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Linden.

BUS

Thomasville, AL

41 mi away
34390 US Highway 43
BUS

Marion, AL

58 mi away
26400 Alabama Highway 14
BUS

Camden, AL

60 mi away
8 Claiborne Street \r\n8 Claiborne Street \r\n
BUS

Grove Hill, AL

69 mi away
430 South Jackson Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Frisco City and Tuscaloosa. Straight-line distance: 123.12 mi (198.15 km).

Frisco City

#1 Frisco City

City in Monroe County, Alabama, United States of America

Population1,123
Coordinates31.4335000, -87.4013800
Altitude123
CountryUnited States
Tuscaloosa

#2 Tuscaloosa

The most populous city in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama.

Population102,819
Coordinates33.2098400, -87.5691700
Altitude68
CountryUnited States
Start: Live Oak Street (-87.401432, 31.43353)
End: (-87.569166, 33.209831)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 236 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.18 gal
19.61 L · about $19.62
Round trip
$39.23
10.36 gal · 39.22 L
Estimated CO2
46 kg one way
Round trip: 92.1 kg / 203 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $19.62 $39.23
Mid-grade $4.26 $22.06 $44.12
Premium $4.63 $23.96 $47.92
Diesel $5.42 $28.05 $56.10

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Alabama · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Frisco City and Tuscaloosa. The current time is 05:31:28.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.