How far is Midfield, AL from Tuscaloosa, AL?
The driving distance from Midfield, AL to Tuscaloosa, AL is about 51.8 miles (83.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 41.9 miles (67.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 41m 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 00h 50m.
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
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Bibb County, Alabama, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Midfield and Tuscaloosa.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Midfield and Tuscaloosa.
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Start on By Williams Sr Drive
20 m · 5 sec · By Williams Sr Drive
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Turn right onto Woodward Road
2920 ft · 1 min · Woodward Road
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Turn left onto Bessemer Super Highway
3.2 mi · 5 min · Bessemer Super Highway
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Continue on 9th Avenue North
1.2 mi · 2 min · 9th Avenue North
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Turn right onto 19th Street North
1.1 km · 1 min · 19th Street North
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Take the ramp left
94 m · 8 sec
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Keep slight right
1081 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left
40.1 mi · 43 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 Midfield 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.
19th Street North
Merge slight left
40.1 mi · 00h 43m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Midfield and Partly Sunny near Tuscaloosa.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Midfield to Tuscaloosa?
The road trip is about 51.8 miles (83.4 km) and usually takes 00h 50m 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?
North Bibb is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.5 miles from Midfield and 27.2 miles from Tuscaloosa.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 41.9 miles (67.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.9 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 4:48 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.93 one way or $13.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Midfield and Partly Sunny near Tuscaloosa.
Stop Ideas Near North Bibb
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 North Bibb.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Midfield and Tuscaloosa. Straight-line distance: 41.89 mi (67.42 km).
#1 Midfield
City in Jefferson County, Alabama, United States
| Population | 4,955 |
| Coordinates | 33.4615000, -86.9088800 |
| Altitude | 156 |
| 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: 83 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 38m |
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 | $6.93 | $13.86 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $7.79 | $15.59 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $8.46 | $16.93 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $9.91 | $19.82 |
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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