How far is Horton, AL from Tuscaloosa, AL?
The driving distance from Horton, AL to Tuscaloosa, AL is about 116.6 miles (187.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 04m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 100.2 miles (161.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 08m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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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 04m.
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.
The most populous city in Alabama.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Patchy Frost then Sunny
Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Horton and Tuscaloosa.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Horton and Tuscaloosa.
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Start on the route
43 m · 8 sec
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Turn right
22.8 mi · 35 min
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Continue straight
1.1 km · 1 min
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Continue straight
19.9 mi · 37 min
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Continue straight
2103 ft · 37 sec
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Turn left onto Pinson Valley Parkway
10.3 mi · 16 min · Pinson Valley Parkway
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Continue on Vanderbilt Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Vanderbilt Road
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Continue on Tallapoosa Street
1498 ft · 32 sec · Tallapoosa Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 20 West, I 59 South: Tuscaloosa
1246 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left
56.3 mi · 1 hr 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 359 North, I 69 North: Tuscaloosa
2219 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left
1.8 mi · 2 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 Horton and Tuscaloosa.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 20 West
Merge slight left
56.3 mi · 01h 02m
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.
Patchy Frost then Sunny leaving Horton and Sunny near Tuscaloosa.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Horton to Tuscaloosa?
The road trip is about 116.6 miles (187.7 km) and usually takes 02h 04m 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?
Birmingham is a useful midpoint, sitting about 57.8 miles from Horton and 58.8 miles from Tuscaloosa.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 100.2 miles (161.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.4 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 2:22 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.11 one way or $30.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Frost then Sunny around Horton and Sunny near Tuscaloosa.
Stop Ideas Near Birmingham
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 Birmingham.
Birmingham
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Horton and Tuscaloosa. Straight-line distance: 100.18 mi (161.23 km).
#1 Horton
Horton is a place in Alabama, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 34.2009300, -86.2969200 |
| Altitude | 299 |
| 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: 188 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 56m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 39m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 27m |
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 | $3.67 | $15.11 | $30.22 |
| Mid-grade | $4.15 | $17.11 | $34.23 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $18.76 | $37.52 |
| Diesel | $5.82 | $23.99 | $47.97 |
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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