How far is Millbrook, AL from Tuscaloosa, AL?

The driving distance from Millbrook, AL to Tuscaloosa, AL is about 98.7 miles (158.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 86.4 miles (139 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 30m 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. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
98.7 mi
01h 45m
Flight
86.34 mi
138.95 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
86.34 mi
Kilometers
138.95 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
98.7 mi
Kilometers
158.84 km
Drive Time
01h 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 01h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Tuscaloosa
Wed, Apr 22, 10:13 PM CDT
Return by in Millbrook
Wed, Apr 22, 11:58 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Millbrook
2026-04-22T20:27
Arrive Tuscaloosa
Wed, Apr 22, 10:13 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:45 AM to 11:45 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:00 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Millbrook
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
Maplesville
AL

Town

From Millbrook
49.4 mi
00h 52m
To Tuscaloosa
49.3 mi
00h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S
Destination
82°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Cobbs Ford Road

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Cobbs Ford Road

  3. 3

    Turn left

    2.3 mi · 3 min

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    86.6 mi · 1 hr 51 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight left

    94 m · 11 sec

  6. 6

    Continue on Old Montgomery Highway

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Old Montgomery Highway

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Skyland Boulevard East

    1650 ft · 42 sec · Skyland Boulevard East

  8. 8

    Turn right

    2.4 mi · 3 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    2011 ft · 33 sec

  10. 10

    Continue on Lurleen B Wallace Boulevard North

    2540 ft · 1 min · Lurleen B Wallace Boulevard North

  11. 11

    Turn right onto University Boulevard

    87 m · 10 sec · University Boulevard

  12. 12

    Turn left

    51 m · 12 sec

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Millbrook 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
13 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Cobbs Ford Road
89.2 mi · 90%
Old Montgomery Highway
1.79 mi · 2%
Main Street
1.75 mi · 2%
Skyland Boulevard East
0.69 mi · 1%
Lurleen B Wallace Boulevard North
0.48 mi
University Boulevard
0.05 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

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
01h 45m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.3 mi
86.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Maplesville
00h 52m from Millbrook
Leave By
3:00 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Millbrook 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 Millbrook to Tuscaloosa?

The road trip is about 98.7 miles (158.8 km) and usually takes 01h 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?

Maplesville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 49.4 miles from Millbrook and 49.3 miles from Tuscaloosa.

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

The direct path is about 86.4 miles (139 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.3 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 3:00 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.18 one way or $26.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Millbrook and Mostly Sunny near Tuscaloosa.

Stop Ideas Near Maplesville

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

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

BUS

Brent, AL

34 mi away
10393 Alabama Highway 5
BUS

Selma, AL

44 mi away
434 Broad Street
BUS

Marion, AL

45 mi away
26400 Alabama Highway 14
BUS

Montgomery, AL

73 mi away
950 West South Boulevard

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Millbrook and Tuscaloosa. Straight-line distance: 86.34 mi (138.95 km).

Millbrook

#1 Millbrook

City in Autauga and Elmore counties, Alabama, United States of America

Population16,117
Coordinates32.4798600, -86.3619200
Altitude58
CountryUnited States
Tuscaloosa

#2 Tuscaloosa

The most populous city in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama.

Population102,819
Coordinates33.2098400, -87.5691700
Altitude68
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Street (-86.362086, 32.479824)
End: (-87.569166, 33.209831)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 159 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 58m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.48 gal
13.18 L · about $13.18
Round trip
$26.36
6.96 gal · 26.36 L
Estimated CO2
30.9 kg one way
Round trip: 61.9 kg / 136 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $13.18 $26.36
Mid-grade $4.26 $14.82 $29.64
Premium $4.63 $16.10 $32.19
Diesel $5.42 $18.84 $37.69

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Millbrook and Tuscaloosa. The current time is 20:27:44.

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.