How far is Jemison, AL from Tuscaloosa, AL?
The driving distance from Jemison, AL to Tuscaloosa, AL is about 62.6 miles (100.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 09m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 50.6 miles (81.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 19m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 09m.
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.
City in Bibb County, Alabama, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Jemison and Tuscaloosa.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jemison and Tuscaloosa.
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Start on Church Street
815 ft · 20 sec · Church Street
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Keep slight left
6.7 mi · 10 min
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Turn right onto County Road 36
3.7 mi · 9 min · County Road 36
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Continue on Bibb County 36
2.2 mi · 5 min · Bibb County 36
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Turn right
23 m · 3 sec
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Turn right
1470 ft · 23 sec
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Turn slight left onto Antioch Road
5 mi · 9 min · Antioch Road
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Continue on Bibb County 20
5.4 mi · 10 min · Bibb County 20
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Turn right
32.9 mi · 38 min
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Take the exit slight left
94 m · 11 sec
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Continue on Old Montgomery Highway
1.8 mi · 3 min · Old Montgomery Highway
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Turn left onto Skyland Boulevard East
1650 ft · 42 sec · Skyland Boulevard East
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Turn right
2.4 mi · 3 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 Jemison and Tuscaloosa.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Longest stretch
Turn right
32.9 mi · 00h 38m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Jemison and Showers And Thunderstorms near Tuscaloosa.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Jemison to Tuscaloosa?
The road trip is about 62.6 miles (100.7 km) and usually takes 01h 09m 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?
Brent is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.9 miles from Jemison and 31.7 miles from Tuscaloosa.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 50.6 miles (81.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 12 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 4:10 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.37 one way or $16.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
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Stop Ideas Near Brent
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Jemison and Tuscaloosa. Straight-line distance: 50.65 mi (81.52 km).
#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: 101 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 46m |
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 | $8.37 | $16.74 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $9.41 | $18.82 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $10.22 | $20.44 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $11.97 | $23.93 |
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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