How far is Greenville, AL from Tuscaloosa, AL?
The driving distance from Greenville, AL to Tuscaloosa, AL is about 144.3 miles (232.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 110.3 miles (177.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 55m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 27m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
County seat of Conecuh County, Alabama, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Greenville and Tuscaloosa.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Greenville and Tuscaloosa.
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Start on East Commerce Street
95 m · 6 sec · East Commerce Street
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Exit the roundabout onto East Commerce Street
1825 ft · 32 sec · East Commerce Street
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Turn right onto Fort Dale Street
82 m · 5 sec · Fort Dale Street
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Continue on Fort Dale Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · Fort Dale Road
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Take the ramp right
1037 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left
37.7 mi · 41 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 Greenville and Tuscaloosa.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Greenville and Partly Sunny near Tuscaloosa.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Greenville to Tuscaloosa?
The road trip is about 144.3 miles (232.2 km) and usually takes 02h 27m 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?
Evergreen is a useful midpoint, sitting about 71.5 miles from Greenville and 72.8 miles from Tuscaloosa.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 110.3 miles (177.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 34 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 1:34 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.28 one way or $38.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Greenville and Partly Sunny near Tuscaloosa.
Stop Ideas Near Evergreen
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 Evergreen.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Greenville and Tuscaloosa. Straight-line distance: 110.3 mi (177.51 km).
#1 Greenville
County seat of Butler County, Alabama, United States
| Population | 7,349 |
| Coordinates | 31.8296000, -86.6177500 |
| Altitude | 134 |
| 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: 232 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 53m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 03m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 47m |
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 | $19.28 | $38.55 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $21.68 | $43.36 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $23.54 | $47.08 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $27.56 | $55.12 |
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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