How far is Moores Mill, AL from Tuscaloosa, AL?

The driving distance from Moores Mill, AL to Tuscaloosa, AL is about 164.9 miles (265.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 127.9 miles (205.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 06m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
164.93 mi
02h 33m
Flight
127.94 mi
205.9 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
127.94 mi
Kilometers
205.9 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
164.93 mi
Kilometers
265.43 km
Drive Time
02h 33m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Tuscaloosa
Thu, Apr 23, 1:15 AM CDT
Return by in Moores Mill
Thu, Apr 23, 3:49 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Moores Mill
2026-04-22T22:42
Arrive Tuscaloosa
Thu, Apr 23, 1:15 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:33 AM to 12:33 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:24 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Moores Mill
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
Smoke Rise
AL

Census-designated place in Blount County, Alabama

From Moores Mill
82.4 mi
01h 16m
To Tuscaloosa
82.6 mi
01h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SSW
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 Moores Mill and Tuscaloosa.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Moores Mill and Tuscaloosa.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    19 m · 9 sec

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left

    40 m · 7 sec

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Moores Mill Road

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Moores Mill Road

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Moores Mill Road

    3 mi · 5 min · Moores Mill Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right

    127 m · 12 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    23.1 mi · 26 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 65: Birmingham, Nashville

    864 ft · 16 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 65 South: Birmingham

    1.3 km · 2 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    73.7 mi · 1 hr 19 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 22 West, US 31: Memphis, Fultondale

    2715 ft · 38 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 22 West: Memphis

    2666 ft · 38 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Montgomery

    1940 ft · 28 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    3.7 mi · 5 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 20 West, I 59 South: Tuscaloosa

    2224 ft · 54 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    52.8 mi · 57 min

  16. 16

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

    2219 ft · 42 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    1.8 mi · 2 min

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    2011 ft · 33 sec

  19. 19

    Continue on Lurleen B Wallace Boulevard North

    2540 ft · 1 min · Lurleen B Wallace Boulevard North

  20. 20

    Turn right onto University Boulevard

    87 m · 10 sec · University Boulevard

  21. 21

    Turn left

    51 m · 12 sec

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
22 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
5 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 65 South
74.5 mi · 45%
I 20 West
53.2 mi · 32%
Moores Mill Road
28.4 mi · 17%
Montgomery
4.12 mi · 2%
I 359 North
2.6 mi · 2%
I 22 West
1.02 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 65 South

Merge slight left

73.7 mi · 01h 19m

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
02h 33m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+37 mi
127.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Smoke Rise
01h 16m from Moores Mill
Leave By
1:24 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Moores Mill 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 Moores Mill to Tuscaloosa?

The road trip is about 164.9 miles (265.4 km) and usually takes 02h 33m 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?

Smoke Rise is a useful midpoint, sitting about 82.4 miles from Moores Mill and 82.6 miles from Tuscaloosa.

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

The direct path is about 127.9 miles (205.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 37 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 1:24 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.04 one way or $44.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Smoke Rise

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Smoke Rise and the surrounding midpoint area.
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Practical stop 5.5 mi away

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Warrior , AL
e 36756, 123 Marion St, Warrior, AL 35180
Business administration service
Hanceville City Hall
Meeting point 13 mi away

Hanceville City Hall

Hanceville , AL
112 Main St SE, Hanceville, AL 35077
Rating 3.7/5 18 reviews City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Smoke Rise.

RAIL

Birmingham

42 mi away
1819 Morris Ave.
RAIL

Anniston

95 mi away
126 West 4th St
RAIL

Tuscaloosa

104 mi away
2105 Greensboro Ave
BUS

Brent, AL

109 mi away
10393 Alabama Highway 5

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Moores Mill and Tuscaloosa. Straight-line distance: 127.94 mi (205.9 km).

Moores Mill

#1 Moores Mill

Census designated place

Population5,682
Coordinates34.8439800, -86.5183200
Altitude210
CountryUnited States
Tuscaloosa

#2 Tuscaloosa

The most populous city in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama.

Population102,819
Coordinates33.2098400, -87.5691700
Altitude68
CountryUnited States
Start: (-86.518313, 34.843967)
End: (-87.569166, 33.209831)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 265 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.82 gal
22.03 L · about $22.04
Round trip
$44.08
11.64 gal · 44.06 L
Estimated CO2
51.7 kg one way
Round trip: 103.4 kg / 228 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $22.04 $44.08
Mid-grade $4.26 $24.79 $49.57
Premium $4.63 $26.92 $53.84
Diesel $5.42 $31.52 $63.03

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 Moores Mill and Tuscaloosa. The current time is 22:42:41.

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.