How far is Harvest, AL from Tuscaloosa, AL?

The driving distance from Harvest, AL to Tuscaloosa, AL is about 157 miles (252.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 123 miles (197.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 01m 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
156.95 mi
02h 30m
Flight
122.99 mi
197.93 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
122.99 mi
Kilometers
197.93 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
156.95 mi
Kilometers
252.59 km
Drive Time
02h 30m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Tuscaloosa
Tue, May 12, 7:38 PM CDT
Return by in Harvest
Tue, May 12, 10:08 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Harvest
2026-05-12T17:07
Arrive Tuscaloosa
Tue, May 12, 7:38 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:31 AM to 12:31 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:28 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Harvest
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
Warrior
AL

City in Jefferson and Blount counties in the State of Alabama, USA

From Harvest
78.9 mi
01h 15m
To Tuscaloosa
78.1 mi
01h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph E
Destination
82°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Harvest and Tuscaloosa.

  1. 1

    Start on Old Railroad Bed Road

    26 m · 7 sec · Old Railroad Bed Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Alternate Harvest Road

    605 ft · 17 sec · Alternate Harvest Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Wall Triana Highway

    10.2 mi · 19 min · Wall Triana Highway

  4. 4

    Continue on Sullivan Street

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Sullivan Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Wall Triana Highway

    138 m · 11 sec · Wall Triana Highway

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right toward 565: Decatur

    2178 ft · 53 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    8.5 mi · 9 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 65: Birmingham, Nashville

    864 ft · 16 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 65 South: Birmingham

    1.3 km · 2 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    73.7 mi · 1 hr 19 min

  11. 11

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

    2715 ft · 38 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 22 West: Memphis

    2666 ft · 38 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Montgomery

    1940 ft · 28 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    3.7 mi · 5 min

  15. 15

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

    2224 ft · 54 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    52.8 mi · 57 min

  17. 17

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

    2219 ft · 42 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    1.8 mi · 2 min

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    2011 ft · 33 sec

  20. 20

    Continue on Lurleen B Wallace Boulevard North

    2540 ft · 1 min · Lurleen B Wallace Boulevard North

  21. 21

    Turn right onto University Boulevard

    87 m · 10 sec · University Boulevard

  22. 22

    Turn left

    51 m · 12 sec

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Harvest 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
23 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
5 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 65 South
74.5 mi · 47%
I 20 West
53.2 mi · 34%
Wall Triana Highway
10.3 mi · 7%
565
8.88 mi · 6%
Montgomery
4.12 mi · 3%
I 359 North
2.6 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 65 South

Merge slight left

73.7 mi · 01h 19m

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 30m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+34 mi
123 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Warrior
01h 15m from Harvest
Leave By
1:28 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Harvest and Sunny near Tuscaloosa.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Harvest to Tuscaloosa?

The road trip is about 157 miles (252.6 km) and usually takes 02h 30m 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?

Warrior is a useful midpoint, sitting about 78.9 miles from Harvest and 78.1 miles from Tuscaloosa.

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

The direct path is about 123 miles (197.9 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 1:28 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.98 one way or $41.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Harvest and Sunny near Tuscaloosa.

Stop Ideas Near Warrior

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Warrior and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 2.1 mi away

marrion city hall

Warrior , AL
e 36756, 123 Marion St, Warrior, AL 35180
Business administration service
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 14.5 mi away

Nectar Town Hall

Cleveland , AL
14795 AL-160, Cleveland, AL 35049
Rating 3.0/5 7 reviews City government office
Brookside Police Department
Nearby stop 14.9 mi away

Brookside Police Department

Brookside , AL
2711 Municipal Dr, Brookside, AL 35036
Rating 1.3/5 13 reviews Police department

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Birmingham

34 mi away
1819 Morris Ave.
RAIL

Anniston

92 mi away
126 West 4th St
RAIL

Tuscaloosa

98 mi away
2105 Greensboro Ave
BUS

Brent, AL

101 mi away
10393 Alabama Highway 5

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Harvest and Tuscaloosa. Straight-line distance: 122.99 mi (197.93 km).

Harvest

#1 Harvest

Unincorporated community in Alabama, United States

Population5,281
Coordinates34.8556400, -86.7508300
Altitude254
CountryUnited States
Tuscaloosa

#2 Tuscaloosa

The most populous city in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama.

Population102,819
Coordinates33.2098400, -87.5691700
Altitude68
CountryUnited States
Start: Old Railroad Bed Road (-86.75092, 34.855666)
End: (-87.569166, 33.209831)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 253 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.54 gal
20.96 L · about $20.98
Round trip
$41.96
11.08 gal · 41.92 L
Estimated CO2
49.2 kg one way
Round trip: 98.5 kg / 217 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $20.98 $41.96
Mid-grade $4.26 $23.59 $47.19
Premium $4.63 $25.62 $51.25
Diesel $5.42 $30.00 $60.00

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 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Harvest and Tuscaloosa. The current time is 17:07:42.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.