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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
51.8 mi
00h 50m
Flight
41.89 mi
67.42 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
41.89 mi
Kilometers
67.42 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
51.8 mi
Kilometers
83.36 km
Drive Time
00h 50m

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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 00h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Tuscaloosa
Sun, Apr 19, 12:25 AM CDT
Return by in Midfield
Sun, Apr 19, 1:16 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Midfield
2026-04-18T23:35
Arrive Tuscaloosa
Sun, Apr 19, 12:25 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:51 AM to 10:51 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:48 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Midfield
9:30 PM CDT
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
North Bibb
AL

City in Bibb County, Alabama, United States of America

From Midfield
24.5 mi
00h 25m
To Tuscaloosa
27.2 mi
00h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
86°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SW

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.

  1. 1

    Start on By Williams Sr Drive

    20 m · 5 sec · By Williams Sr Drive

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Woodward Road

    2920 ft · 1 min · Woodward Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Bessemer Super Highway

    3.2 mi · 5 min · Bessemer Super Highway

  4. 4

    Continue on 9th Avenue North

    1.2 mi · 2 min · 9th Avenue North

  5. 5

    Turn right onto 19th Street North

    1.1 km · 1 min · 19th Street North

  6. 6

    Take the ramp left

    94 m · 8 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right

    1081 ft · 28 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    40.1 mi · 43 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 359 North, I 69 North: Tuscaloosa

    2219 ft · 42 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    1.8 mi · 2 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    2011 ft · 33 sec

  12. 12

    Continue on Lurleen B Wallace Boulevard North

    2540 ft · 1 min · Lurleen B Wallace Boulevard North

  13. 13

    Turn right onto University Boulevard

    87 m · 10 sec · University Boulevard

  14. 14

    Turn left

    51 m · 12 sec

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Midfield and Tuscaloosa.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
15 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
29 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
19th Street North
41 mi · 79%
Bessemer Super Highway
3.2 mi · 6%
I 359 North
2.6 mi · 5%
9th Avenue North
1.16 mi · 2%
Woodward Road
0.55 mi · 1%
Lurleen B Wallace Boulevard North
0.48 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
00h 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.9 mi
41.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
North Bibb
00h 25m from Midfield
Leave By
4:48 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around North Bibb, 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 North Bibb.

BUS

Brent, AL

27 mi away
10393 Alabama Highway 5
RAIL

Tuscaloosa

38 mi away
2105 Greensboro Ave
RAIL

Birmingham

47 mi away
1819 Morris Ave.
BUS

Marion, AL

65 mi away
26400 Alabama Highway 14

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Midfield and Tuscaloosa. Straight-line distance: 41.89 mi (67.42 km).

Midfield

#1 Midfield

City in Jefferson County, Alabama, United States

Population4,955
Coordinates33.4615000, -86.9088800
Altitude156
CountryUnited States
Tuscaloosa

#2 Tuscaloosa

The most populous city in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama.

Population102,819
Coordinates33.2098400, -87.5691700
Altitude68
CountryUnited States
Start: By Williams Sr Drive (-86.908835, 33.461542)
End: (-87.569166, 33.209831)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 83 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
1.83 gal
6.92 L · about $6.93
Round trip
$13.86
3.66 gal · 13.84 L
Estimated CO2
16.3 kg one way
Round trip: 32.5 kg / 72 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Alabama · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Midfield and Tuscaloosa. The current time is 23:35:04.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.