How far is Huguley, AL from Tuscaloosa, AL?
The driving distance from Huguley, AL to Tuscaloosa, AL is about 180.4 miles (290.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 57m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 138 miles (222.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 54m 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.
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 57m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Huguley and Tuscaloosa.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Huguley and Tuscaloosa.
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Start on Cusseta Road
11 m · 5 sec · Cusseta Road
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Turn left onto South Phillips Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · South Phillips Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I-85 South: Montgomery
1348 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left
17.6 mi · 19 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 280 West: Opelika, Birmingham
1852 ft · 45 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 280 West: Opelika, Birmingham
87 m · 7 sec
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Merge slight left onto Gateway Drive
1.5 mi · 3 min · Gateway Drive
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Continue on Birmingham Highway
3 mi · 4 min · Birmingham Highway
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Continue straight
99.4 mi · 2 hr 3 min
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Turn left onto I 459 South
2459 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto John M. Harbert III Freeway
19.2 mi · 21 min · John M. Harbert III Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 20 West, I 59 South: Tuscaloosa
1.2 mi · 3 min
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Merge slight left
33.7 mi · 36 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 Huguley 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.
Birmingham Highway
Continue straight
99.4 mi · 02h 03m
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.
Sunny leaving Huguley and Sunny near Tuscaloosa.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Huguley to Tuscaloosa?
The road trip is about 180.4 miles (290.4 km) and usually takes 02h 57m 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?
Bon Air is a useful midpoint, sitting about 90.5 miles from Huguley and 90 miles from Tuscaloosa.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 138 miles (222.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 42.4 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:36 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.12 one way or $48.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Huguley and Sunny near Tuscaloosa.
Stop Ideas Near Bon Air
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 Bon Air.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Huguley and Tuscaloosa. Straight-line distance: 137.99 mi (222.07 km).
#1 Huguley
Census designated place
| Population | 2,540 |
| Coordinates | 32.8345700, -85.2296600 |
| Altitude | 214 |
| 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: 290 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 00m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 00m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 15m |
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 | $24.12 | $48.25 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $27.13 | $54.26 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $29.46 | $58.92 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $34.49 | $68.99 |
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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