How far is Mountain Brook, AL from Tuscaloosa, AL?
The driving distance from Mountain Brook, AL to Tuscaloosa, AL is about 63.4 miles (102 km), with a travel time of about 01h 02m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 51.3 miles (82.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 05m 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 02m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Mountain Brook and Tuscaloosa.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mountain Brook and Tuscaloosa.
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Start on Church Street
1827 ft · 57 sec · Church Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Euclid Avenue
691 ft · 21 sec · Euclid Avenue
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Keep slight right to continue on Memory Court
72 m · 6 sec · Memory Court
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Continue on Memory Lane
1155 ft · 37 sec · Memory Lane
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Turn left onto Montclair Road
2864 ft · 57 sec · Montclair Road
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Continue on Country Club Road South
2094 ft · 42 sec · Country Club Road South
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Continue on Pawnee Avenue South
1984 ft · 40 sec · Pawnee Avenue South
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Continue on Niazuma Avenue South
1304 ft · 28 sec · Niazuma Avenue South
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Continue on 26th Street South
1685 ft · 34 sec · 26th Street South
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Continue on 10th Avenue South
122 m · 8 sec · 10th Avenue South
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Turn slight right onto 24th Street South
932 ft · 24 sec · 24th Street South
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Turn left onto University Boulevard
1.2 mi · 2 min · University Boulevard
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Take the ramp slight right
1166 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left
1.5 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 20 West, I 59 South: Tuscaloosa
1222 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight right
52.9 mi · 57 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 Mountain Brook and Tuscaloosa.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 20 West
Merge slight right
52.9 mi · 00h 57m
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 Mountain Brook and Sunny near Tuscaloosa.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Mountain Brook to Tuscaloosa?
The road trip is about 63.4 miles (102 km) and usually takes 01h 02m 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?
Lake View is a useful midpoint, sitting about 31 miles from Mountain Brook and 32.4 miles from Tuscaloosa.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 51.3 miles (82.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.1 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 4:24 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.48 one way or $16.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Mountain Brook and Sunny near Tuscaloosa.
Stop Ideas Near Lake View
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 Lake View.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Mountain Brook and Tuscaloosa. Straight-line distance: 51.26 mi (82.49 km).
#1 Mountain Brook
City in southeastern Jefferson County, Alabama
| Population | 20,413 |
| Coordinates | 33.5009400, -86.7522100 |
| Altitude | 234 |
| 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: 102 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 06m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 47m |
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 | $8.48 | $16.97 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $9.54 | $19.08 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $10.36 | $20.72 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $12.13 | $24.26 |
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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