How far is Morris, AL from Tuscaloosa, AL?

The driving distance from Morris, AL to Tuscaloosa, AL is about 73.6 miles (118.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 57.5 miles (92.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 23m 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
73.55 mi
01h 11m
Flight
57.48 mi
92.51 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
57.48 mi
Kilometers
92.51 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
73.55 mi
Kilometers
118.36 km
Drive Time
01h 11m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Tuscaloosa
Sat, May 23, 10:11 PM CDT
Return by in Morris
Sat, May 23, 11:22 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Morris
2026-05-23T20:59
Arrive Tuscaloosa
Sat, May 23, 10:11 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:12 AM to 11:12 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:06 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Morris
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 Johns
AL

Human settlement in Jefferson County, Alabama, United States of America

From Morris
36.7 mi
00h 35m
To Tuscaloosa
36.8 mi
00h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S
Destination
84°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Stouts Road

    24 m · 6 sec · Stouts Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Morris Majestic Road

    1506 ft · 1 min · Morris Majestic Road

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left

    2.1 mi · 3 min

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Mary Buckelew Parkway

    1614 ft · 35 sec · Mary Buckelew Parkway

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left

    1181 ft · 29 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    9 mi · 10 min

  7. 7

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

    2715 ft · 38 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 22 West: Memphis

    2666 ft · 38 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Montgomery

    1940 ft · 28 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    3.7 mi · 5 min

  11. 11

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

    2224 ft · 54 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    52.8 mi · 57 min

  13. 13

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

    2219 ft · 42 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    1.8 mi · 2 min

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    2011 ft · 33 sec

  16. 16

    Continue on Lurleen B Wallace Boulevard North

    2540 ft · 1 min · Lurleen B Wallace Boulevard North

  17. 17

    Turn right onto University Boulevard

    87 m · 10 sec · University Boulevard

  18. 18

    Turn left

    51 m · 12 sec

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Morris 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
19 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 20 West
53.2 mi · 72%
Mary Buckelew Parkway
9.57 mi · 13%
Montgomery
4.12 mi · 6%
I 359 North
2.6 mi · 4%
I 22 West
1.02 mi · 1%
Lurleen B Wallace Boulevard North
0.48 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 20 West

Merge slight left

52.8 mi · 00h 57m

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 11m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.1 mi
57.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
North Johns
00h 35m from Morris
Leave By
4:06 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Morris and Showers And Thunderstorms near Tuscaloosa.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Morris to Tuscaloosa?

The road trip is about 73.6 miles (118.4 km) and usually takes 01h 11m 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 Johns is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.7 miles from Morris and 36.8 miles from Tuscaloosa.

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

The direct path is about 57.5 miles (92.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.1 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 4:06 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.81 one way or $19.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Morris and Showers And Thunderstorms near Tuscaloosa.

Stop Ideas Near North Johns

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

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

RAIL

Birmingham

32 mi away
1819 Morris Ave.
BUS

Brent, AL

46 mi away
10393 Alabama Highway 5
RAIL

Tuscaloosa

47 mi away
2105 Greensboro Ave
BUS

Marion, AL

84 mi away
26400 Alabama Highway 14

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Morris and Tuscaloosa. Straight-line distance: 57.48 mi (92.51 km).

Morris

#1 Morris

Town in Alabama

Population2,182
Coordinates33.7481600, -86.8086000
Altitude127
CountryUnited States
Tuscaloosa

#2 Tuscaloosa

The most populous city in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama.

Population102,819
Coordinates33.2098400, -87.5691700
Altitude68
CountryUnited States
Start: Stouts Road (-86.808614, 33.748159)
End: (-87.569166, 33.209831)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 118 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.59 gal
9.82 L · about $9.81
Round trip
$19.62
5.18 gal · 19.64 L
Estimated CO2
23 kg one way
Round trip: 46 kg / 101 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $9.81 $19.62
Mid-grade $4.26 $11.03 $22.06
Premium $4.63 $11.98 $23.96
Diesel $5.42 $14.02 $28.05

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 · May 24, 2026

There is no time difference between Morris and Tuscaloosa. The current time is 20:59:04.

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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.