How far is Holtville, AL from Tuscaloosa, AL?

The driving distance from Holtville, AL to Tuscaloosa, AL is about 99.9 miles (160.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 82.3 miles (132.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 36m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
99.94 mi
01h 48m
Flight
82.24 mi
132.35 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
82.24 mi
Kilometers
132.35 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
99.94 mi
Kilometers
160.84 km
Drive Time
01h 48m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Tuscaloosa
Sun, Nov 8, 2:25 AM CST
Return by in Holtville
Sun, Nov 8, 4:13 AM CST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Holtville
2026-11-08T00:36
Arrive Tuscaloosa
Sun, Nov 8, 2:25 AM CST
Route Timing
01h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:48 AM to 11:48 AM CST

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

Leave by
2:54 PM CST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Holtville
9:30 PM CST
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
Maplesville
AL

Town

From Holtville
47.3 mi
00h 54m
To Tuscaloosa
52.6 mi
00h 54m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 6:00 AM CST
Wind
0 to 5 mph N
Destination
68°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 6:00 AM CST
Wind
0 to 5 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    5 m · 6 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Whatley Drive

    34 m · 13 sec · Whatley Drive

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Holtville Road

    5.8 mi · 10 min · Holtville Road

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right

    6.1 mi · 11 min

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn right

    12.8 mi · 19 min

  6. 6

    Turn left onto 4th Avenue North

    14.8 mi · 21 min · 4th Avenue North

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Foshee Avenue

    1145 ft · 40 sec · Foshee Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn left

    965 ft · 24 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right onto County Road 10

    2 mi · 3 min · County Road 10

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    47.2 mi · 58 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight left

    94 m · 11 sec

  12. 12

    Continue on Old Montgomery Highway

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Old Montgomery Highway

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Skyland Boulevard East

    1650 ft · 42 sec · Skyland Boulevard East

  14. 14

    Turn right

    2.4 mi · 3 min

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    2011 ft · 33 sec

  16. 16

    Continue on Lurleen B Wallace Boulevard North

    2540 ft · 1 min · Lurleen B Wallace Boulevard North

  17. 17

    Turn right onto University Boulevard

    87 m · 10 sec · University Boulevard

  18. 18

    Turn left

    51 m · 12 sec

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
19 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
County Road 10
49.3 mi · 49%
4th Avenue North
14.8 mi · 15%
Holtville Road
5.82 mi · 6%
Old Montgomery Highway
1.79 mi · 2%
Skyland Boulevard East
0.69 mi · 1%
Lurleen B Wallace Boulevard North
0.48 mi
Longest Stretch

County Road 10

Merge slight left

47.2 mi · 00h 58m

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 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.6 mi
82.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Maplesville
00h 54m from Holtville
Leave By
2:54 PM CST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Holtville and Sunny near Tuscaloosa.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 99.9 miles (160.8 km) and usually takes 01h 48m 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?

Maplesville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 47.3 miles from Holtville and 52.6 miles from Tuscaloosa.

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

The direct path is about 82.3 miles (132.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.6 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:54 PM CST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.95 one way or $25.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Maplesville

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

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

BUS

Brent, AL

34 mi away
10393 Alabama Highway 5
BUS

Selma, AL

44 mi away
434 Broad Street
BUS

Marion, AL

45 mi away
26400 Alabama Highway 14
BUS

Montgomery, AL

73 mi away
950 West South Boulevard

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Holtville and Tuscaloosa. Straight-line distance: 82.24 mi (132.35 km).

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#1 Holtville

Holtville is a place in Alabama, United States.

Population0
Coordinates32.6362400, -86.3266400
Altitude108
CountryUnited States
Tuscaloosa

#2 Tuscaloosa

The most populous city in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama.

Population102,819
Coordinates33.2098400, -87.5691700
Altitude68
CountryUnited States
Start: Whatley Drive (-86.32663, 32.63624)
End: (-87.569166, 33.209831)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 161 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 19m
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
3.53 gal
13.35 L · about $12.95
Round trip
$25.90
7.06 gal · 26.7 L
Estimated CO2
31.4 kg one way
Round trip: 62.7 kg / 138 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.67 $12.95 $25.90
Mid-grade $4.15 $14.66 $29.33
Premium $4.55 $16.08 $32.15
Diesel $5.82 $20.55 $41.10

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 · Nov 07, 2026

There is no time difference between Holtville and Tuscaloosa. The current time is 00:36:54.

Distance to Other Cities

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