How far is Montgomery, AL from Tuscaloosa, AL?
The driving distance from Montgomery, AL to Tuscaloosa, AL is about 103.6 miles (166.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 94 miles (151.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 50m.
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.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Montgomery and Tuscaloosa.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Montgomery and Tuscaloosa.
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Start on South Union Street
573 ft · 21 sec · South Union Street
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Turn left onto East South Street
2751 ft · 1 min · East South Street
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Take the ramp straight
828 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight left
2014 ft · 34 sec
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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 Montgomery 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 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.
Sunny leaving Montgomery and Sunny near Tuscaloosa.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Montgomery to Tuscaloosa?
The road trip is about 103.6 miles (166.8 km) and usually takes 01h 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?
Maplesville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 52.2 miles from Montgomery and 51.4 miles from Tuscaloosa.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 94 miles (151.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.6 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 2:48 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.86 one way or $27.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Montgomery and Sunny near Tuscaloosa.
Stop Ideas Near Maplesville
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 Maplesville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Montgomery and Tuscaloosa. Straight-line distance: 93.95 mi (151.2 km).
#1 Montgomery
The capital of Alabama.
| Population | 196,268 |
| Coordinates | 32.3668100, -86.2999700 |
| Altitude | 73 |
| 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: 167 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 04m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 43m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 17m |
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 | $13.86 | $27.72 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $15.59 | $31.18 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $16.93 | $33.86 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $19.82 | $39.64 |
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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