How far is Ladonia, AL from Tuscaloosa, AL?
The driving distance from Ladonia, AL to Tuscaloosa, AL is about 178.6 miles (287.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 02m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 153.4 miles (246.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 05m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 02m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Alabama, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ladonia and Tuscaloosa.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ladonia and Tuscaloosa.
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Start on Crawford Road
30.2 mi · 42 min · Crawford Road
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Continue on Montgomery
3.9 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit left
1362 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left
41.8 mi · 46 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I-65 North: Birmingham
1759 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left
7.3 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward 82: Millbrook, Prattville
1671 ft · 43 sec
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Turn left onto Cobbs Ford Road
1.5 km · 1 min · Cobbs Ford Road
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Turn left
2.3 mi · 3 min
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Continue straight
86.6 mi · 1 hr 51 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 Ladonia and Tuscaloosa.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Cobbs Ford Road
Continue straight
86.6 mi · 01h 51m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Sunny leaving Ladonia and Sunny near Tuscaloosa.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Ladonia to Tuscaloosa?
The road trip is about 178.6 miles (287.5 km) and usually takes 03h 02m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Prattville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 89.7 miles from Ladonia and 89 miles from Tuscaloosa.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 153.4 miles (246.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.2 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:54 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.86 one way or $47.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Ladonia and Tuscaloosa, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Ladonia and Sunny near Tuscaloosa.
Stop Ideas Near Prattville
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 Prattville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ladonia and Tuscaloosa. Straight-line distance: 153.36 mi (246.81 km).
#1 Ladonia
Census designated place
| Population | 3,142 |
| Coordinates | 32.4682000, -85.0791000 |
| Altitude | 143 |
| 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: 287 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 57m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 58m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 13m |
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 | $23.86 | $47.72 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $26.83 | $53.66 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $29.14 | $58.28 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $34.11 | $68.23 |
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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