How far is Mount Vernon, AL from Tuscaloosa, AL?
The driving distance from Mount Vernon, AL to Tuscaloosa, AL is about 146.1 miles (235.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 126.8 miles (204 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 36m 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 02h 18m.
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.
Unincorporated community in Alabama
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Mount Vernon and Tuscaloosa.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mount Vernon and Tuscaloosa.
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Start on the route
99 m · 13 sec
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Turn sharp right onto County Road 83
3.1 mi · 5 min · County Road 83
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North Valley Avenue
4.6 mi · 6 min · North Valley Avenue
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Turn right
1.3 mi · 2 min
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Take the ramp left
972 ft · 24 sec
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Merge slight left
133.1 mi · 2 hr 25 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 359 North, I 69 North: Tuscaloosa
2219 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left
1.8 mi · 2 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 Mount Vernon and Tuscaloosa.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
North Valley Avenue
Merge slight left
133 mi · 02h 25m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Mount Vernon and Partly Sunny near Tuscaloosa.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Mount Vernon to Tuscaloosa?
The road trip is about 146.1 miles (235.2 km) and usually takes 02h 18m 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?
Grayson Valley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 72.7 miles from Mount Vernon and 73.4 miles from Tuscaloosa.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 126.8 miles (204 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.3 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 1:54 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.54 one way or $39.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Mount Vernon and Partly Sunny near Tuscaloosa.
Stop Ideas Near Grayson Valley
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 Grayson Valley.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Mount Vernon and Tuscaloosa. Straight-line distance: 126.77 mi (204.01 km).
#1 Mount Vernon
Town in Mobile County, Alabama
| Population | 1,504 |
| Coordinates | 34.2925900, -85.7877500 |
| Altitude | 397 |
| 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: 235 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 55m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 49m |
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 | $19.54 | $39.08 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $21.98 | $43.95 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $23.87 | $47.73 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $27.94 | $55.88 |
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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