How far is Good Hope, AL from Tuscaloosa, AL?

The driving distance from Good Hope, AL to Tuscaloosa, AL is about 99.4 miles (160 km), with a travel time of about 01h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 74.6 miles (120.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 03m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
99.43 mi
01h 31m
Flight
74.6 mi
120.06 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
74.6 mi
Kilometers
120.06 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
99.43 mi
Kilometers
160.01 km
Drive Time
01h 31m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Tuscaloosa
Sun, May 31, 4:43 PM CDT
Return by in Good Hope
Sun, May 31, 6:15 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Good Hope
2026-05-31T15:11
Arrive Tuscaloosa
Sun, May 31, 4:43 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:32 AM to 11:32 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:26 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Good Hope
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
Midfield
AL

City in Jefferson County, Alabama, United States

From Good Hope
49.6 mi
00h 45m
To Tuscaloosa
49.8 mi
00h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph E
Destination
88°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Good Hope and Tuscaloosa.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Good Hope and Tuscaloosa.

  1. 1

    Start on County Road 437

    1493 ft · 30 sec · County Road 437

  2. 2

    Take the ramp left toward I 65 South, AL 69 South: Birmingham

    908 ft · 22 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left onto Heroes Highway

    37.3 mi · 40 min · Heroes Highway

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward I 22 West, US 31: Memphis, Fultondale

    2715 ft · 38 sec

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on I 22 West: Memphis

    2666 ft · 38 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on Montgomery

    1940 ft · 28 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    3.7 mi · 5 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 20 West, I 59 South: Tuscaloosa

    2224 ft · 54 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    52.8 mi · 57 min

  10. 10

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

    2219 ft · 42 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    1.8 mi · 2 min

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    2011 ft · 33 sec

  13. 13

    Continue on Lurleen B Wallace Boulevard North

    2540 ft · 1 min · Lurleen B Wallace Boulevard North

  14. 14

    Turn right onto University Boulevard

    87 m · 10 sec · University Boulevard

  15. 15

    Turn left

    51 m · 12 sec

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Good Hope and Tuscaloosa.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
16 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 20 West
53.2 mi · 53%
Heroes Highway
37.3 mi · 38%
Montgomery
4.12 mi · 4%
I 359 North
2.6 mi · 3%
I 22 West
1.02 mi · 1%
Lurleen B Wallace Boulevard North
0.48 mi
Longest Stretch

I 20 West

Merge slight left

52.8 mi · 00h 57m

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
01h 31m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.8 mi
74.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Midfield
00h 45m from Good Hope
Leave By
3:26 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Good Hope and Slight 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 Good Hope to Tuscaloosa?

The road trip is about 99.4 miles (160 km) and usually takes 01h 31m 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?

Midfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 49.6 miles from Good Hope and 49.8 miles from Tuscaloosa.

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

The direct path is about 74.6 miles (120.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.8 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 3:26 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.29 one way or $26.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Good Hope and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Tuscaloosa.

Stop Ideas Near Midfield

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Midfield, 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 Midfield.

RAIL

Birmingham

11 mi away
1819 Morris Ave.
BUS

Brent, AL

61 mi away
10393 Alabama Highway 5
RAIL

Tuscaloosa

68 mi away
2105 Greensboro Ave
BUS

Marion, AL

99 mi away
26400 Alabama Highway 14

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Good Hope and Tuscaloosa. Straight-line distance: 74.6 mi (120.06 km).

Good Hope

#1 Good Hope

Alabama

Population1,966
Coordinates34.1159300, -86.8636100
Altitude214
CountryUnited States
Tuscaloosa

#2 Tuscaloosa

The most populous city in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama.

Population102,819
Coordinates33.2098400, -87.5691700
Altitude68
CountryUnited States
Start: SR 69 (-86.863539, 34.115882)
End: (-87.569166, 33.209831)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 160 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.51 gal
13.28 L · about $13.29
Round trip
$26.58
7.02 gal · 26.56 L
Estimated CO2
31.2 kg one way
Round trip: 62.4 kg / 138 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $13.29 $26.58
Mid-grade $4.26 $14.95 $29.90
Premium $4.63 $16.23 $32.47
Diesel $5.42 $19.01 $38.01

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 · May 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Good Hope and Tuscaloosa. The current time is 15:11:33.

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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.