How far is Moulton, AL from Tuscaloosa, AL?

The driving distance from Moulton, AL to Tuscaloosa, AL is about 103.8 miles (167.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 89.2 miles (143.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 56m 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
103.86 mi
01h 58m
Flight
89.26 mi
143.65 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
89.26 mi
Kilometers
143.65 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
103.86 mi
Kilometers
167.14 km
Drive Time
01h 58m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Tuscaloosa
Fri, May 1, 12:06 AM CDT
Return by in Moulton
Fri, May 1, 2:05 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Moulton
2026-04-30T22:08
Arrive Tuscaloosa
Fri, May 1, 12:06 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:58 AM to 11:58 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:34 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Moulton
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
Eldridge
AL

Town in Alabama

From Moulton
51.6 mi
00h 59m
To Tuscaloosa
52.3 mi
00h 59m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Thursday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NNE
Destination
75°F
Thursday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Big Nance Street

    44 m · 9 sec · Big Nance Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Court Street

    106 m · 10 sec · Court Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Market Street

    14.7 mi · 25 min · Market Street

  4. 4

    Keep slight right

    11.1 mi · 18 min

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward Rainbow Drive

    33 m · 3 sec · Rainbow Drive

  6. 6

    Turn right

    12.8 mi · 18 min

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    1137 ft · 24 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left

    32.8 mi · 46 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    28.6 mi · 39 min

  10. 10

    Continue on Main Avenue

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Main Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn left onto 5th Street

    111 m · 12 sec · 5th Street

  12. 12

    Take the ramp slight right

    985 ft · 28 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Lurleen B Wallace Boulevard

    3139 ft · 56 sec · Lurleen B Wallace Boulevard

  14. 14

    Turn left onto University Boulevard

    717 ft · 19 sec · University Boulevard

  15. 15

    Turn left

    51 m · 12 sec

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Moulton 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
16 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Rainbow Drive
28.8 mi · 28%
Market Street
25.8 mi · 25%
Main Avenue
1.7 mi · 2%
Lurleen B Wallace Boulevard
0.59 mi · 1%
5th Street
0.26 mi
University Boulevard
0.14 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

32.8 mi · 00h 46m

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 58m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.6 mi
89.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Eldridge
00h 59m from Moulton
Leave By
2:34 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny leaving Moulton and Rain Showers Likely near Tuscaloosa.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 103.8 miles (167.1 km) and usually takes 01h 58m 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?

Eldridge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 51.6 miles from Moulton and 52.3 miles from Tuscaloosa.

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

The direct path is about 89.2 miles (143.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.6 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 2:34 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 Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny around Moulton and Rain Showers Likely near Tuscaloosa.

Stop Ideas Near Eldridge

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

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

RAIL

Tuscaloosa

81 mi away
2105 Greensboro Ave
RAIL

Birmingham

88 mi away
1819 Morris Ave.
BUS

Brent, AL

115 mi away
10393 Alabama Highway 5

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Moulton and Tuscaloosa. Straight-line distance: 89.26 mi (143.65 km).

Moulton

#1 Moulton

City in Alabama

Population3,201
Coordinates34.4812100, -87.2933500
Altitude195
CountryUnited States
Tuscaloosa

#2 Tuscaloosa

The most populous city in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama.

Population102,819
Coordinates33.2098400, -87.5691700
Altitude68
CountryUnited States
Start: Big Nance Street (-87.293594, 34.481218)
End: (-87.569166, 33.209831)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 167 km by road

SpeedTime
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 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.66 gal
13.87 L · about $13.86
Round trip
$27.72
7.32 gal · 27.74 L
Estimated CO2
32.5 kg one way
Round trip: 65.1 kg / 144 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Alabama · May 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Moulton and Tuscaloosa. The current time is 22:08:35.

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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.