How far is Inverness, AL from Tuscaloosa, AL?

The driving distance from Inverness, AL to Tuscaloosa, AL is about 158 miles (254.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 134.5 miles (216.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 30m 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
157.95 mi
02h 45m
Flight
134.44 mi
216.36 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
134.44 mi
Kilometers
216.36 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
157.95 mi
Kilometers
254.19 km
Drive Time
02h 45m

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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 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Tuscaloosa
Fri, Nov 6, 5:16 PM CST
Return by in Inverness
Fri, Nov 6, 8:02 PM CST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Inverness
2026-11-06T14:31
Arrive Tuscaloosa
Fri, Nov 6, 5:16 PM CST
Route Timing
02h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:45 AM to 12:45 PM CST

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

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

County seat of Conecuh County, Alabama, United States

From Inverness
75.1 mi
01h 22m
To Tuscaloosa
82.8 mi
01h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Friday

Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 6:00 AM CST
Wind
0 to 5 mph N
Destination
75°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 6:00 AM CST
Wind
0 to 10 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Bullock County 28

    33 m · 6 sec · Bullock County 28

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Bullock County 14

    1.9 mi · 5 min · Bullock County 14

  3. 3

    Turn right

    4.6 mi · 8 min

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Bullock County 22

    3.1 mi · 12 min · Bullock County 22

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left

    20.2 mi · 28 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on US 82 West, US 231 North: Montgomery

    12.4 mi · 16 min

  7. 7

    Turn left onto South Boulevard

    10.1 mi · 15 min · South Boulevard

  8. 8

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

    3.7 mi · 5 min · Birmingham Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on Memorial Drive

    2 mi · 3 min · Memorial Drive

  10. 10

    Turn left

    156 m · 8 sec

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    86.6 mi · 1 hr 51 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight left

    94 m · 11 sec

  13. 13

    Continue on Old Montgomery Highway

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Old Montgomery Highway

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Skyland Boulevard East

    1650 ft · 42 sec · Skyland Boulevard East

  15. 15

    Turn right

    2.4 mi · 3 min

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    2011 ft · 33 sec

  17. 17

    Continue on Lurleen B Wallace Boulevard North

    2540 ft · 1 min · Lurleen B Wallace Boulevard North

  18. 18

    Turn right onto University Boulevard

    87 m · 10 sec · University Boulevard

  19. 19

    Turn left

    51 m · 12 sec

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Inverness 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
20 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Memorial Drive
88.6 mi · 56%
US 82 West
12.4 mi · 8%
South Boulevard
10.1 mi · 6%
Birmingham Highway
3.72 mi · 2%
Bullock County 22
3.1 mi · 2%
Bullock County 14
1.91 mi · 1%
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 45m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.5 mi
134.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Evergreen
01h 22m from Inverness
Leave By
1:00 PM CST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny leaving Inverness and Mostly Sunny near Tuscaloosa.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 158 miles (254.2 km) and usually takes 02h 45m 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 75.1 miles from Inverness and 82.8 miles from Tuscaloosa.

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

The direct path is about 134.5 miles (216.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.5 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 1:00 PM CST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.56 one way or $41.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny around Inverness and Mostly 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
BUS

Montgomery, AL

48 mi away
950 West South Boulevard
BUS

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 Inverness and Tuscaloosa. Straight-line distance: 134.44 mi (216.36 km).

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#1 Inverness

Inverness is a place in Alabama, United States.

Population0
Coordinates32.0148800, -85.7460600
Altitude130
CountryUnited States
Tuscaloosa

#2 Tuscaloosa

The most populous city in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama.

Population102,819
Coordinates33.2098400, -87.5691700
Altitude68
CountryUnited States
Start: Bullock County 28 (-85.745968, 32.014878)
End: (-87.569166, 33.209831)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 254 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 58m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.57 gal
21.1 L · about $20.56
Round trip
$41.13
11.14 gal · 42.2 L
Estimated CO2
49.5 kg one way
Round trip: 99 kg / 218 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.69 $20.56 $41.13
Mid-grade $4.17 $23.25 $46.50
Premium $4.58 $25.53 $51.05
Diesel $5.85 $32.56 $65.11

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 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Inverness and Tuscaloosa. The current time is 14:31:28.

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.