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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Quick Snapshot
Road
144.26 mi
02h 27m
Flight
110.3 mi
177.51 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
110.3 mi
Kilometers
177.51 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
144.26 mi
Kilometers
232.17 km
Drive Time
02h 27m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Tuscaloosa
Sat, Apr 18, 9:32 PM CDT
Return by in Greenville
Sun, Apr 19, 12:00 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Greenville
2026-04-18T19:04
Arrive Tuscaloosa
Sat, Apr 18, 9:32 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:28 AM to 12:28 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:34 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Greenville
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
Evergreen
AL

County seat of Conecuh County, Alabama, United States

From Greenville
71.5 mi
01h 13m
To Tuscaloosa
72.8 mi
01h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SW
Destination
86°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SW

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.

  1. 1

    Start on East Commerce Street

    95 m · 6 sec · East Commerce Street

  2. 2

    Exit the roundabout onto East Commerce Street

    1825 ft · 32 sec · East Commerce Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Fort Dale Street

    82 m · 5 sec · Fort Dale Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Fort Dale Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Fort Dale Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp right

    1037 ft · 26 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    37.7 mi · 41 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 80, US 82

    1159 ft · 36 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left onto South Boulevard

    4.7 mi · 7 min · South Boulevard

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Birmingham Highway

    3.7 mi · 5 min · Birmingham Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on Memorial Drive

    2 mi · 3 min · Memorial Drive

  11. 11

    Turn left

    156 m · 8 sec

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    86.6 mi · 1 hr 51 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight left

    94 m · 11 sec

  14. 14

    Continue on Old Montgomery Highway

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Old Montgomery Highway

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Skyland Boulevard East

    1650 ft · 42 sec · Skyland Boulevard East

  16. 16

    Turn right

    2.4 mi · 3 min

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    2011 ft · 33 sec

  18. 18

    Continue on Lurleen B Wallace Boulevard North

    2540 ft · 1 min · Lurleen B Wallace Boulevard North

  19. 19

    Turn right onto University Boulevard

    87 m · 10 sec · University Boulevard

  20. 20

    Turn left

    51 m · 12 sec

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Greenville 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
21 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Memorial Drive
88.6 mi · 61%
Fort Dale Road
39.6 mi · 27%
South Boulevard
4.69 mi · 3%
Birmingham Highway
3.72 mi · 3%
Old Montgomery Highway
1.79 mi · 1%
Skyland Boulevard East
0.69 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

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 27m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+34 mi
110.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Evergreen
01h 13m from Greenville
Leave By
1:34 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

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

BUS

Selma, AL

29 mi away
434 Broad Street
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Montgomery, AL

48 mi away
950 West South Boulevard
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Marion, AL

53 mi away
26400 Alabama Highway 14
BUS

Brent, AL

59 mi away
10393 Alabama Highway 5

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Greenville and Tuscaloosa. Straight-line distance: 110.3 mi (177.51 km).

Greenville

#1 Greenville

County seat of Butler County, Alabama, United States

Population7,349
Coordinates31.8296000, -86.6177500
Altitude134
CountryUnited States
Tuscaloosa

#2 Tuscaloosa

The most populous city in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama.

Population102,819
Coordinates33.2098400, -87.5691700
Altitude68
CountryUnited States
Start: East Commerce Street (-86.617702, 31.829597)
End: (-87.569166, 33.209831)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 232 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
5.09 gal
19.27 L · about $19.28
Round trip
$38.55
10.18 gal · 38.54 L
Estimated CO2
45.2 kg one way
Round trip: 90.5 kg / 200 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Alabama · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Greenville and Tuscaloosa. The current time is 19:04:55.

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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.