How far is Munford, AL from Tuscaloosa, AL?

The driving distance from Munford, AL to Tuscaloosa, AL is about 114.5 miles (184.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 95.9 miles (154.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
114.48 mi
01h 48m
Flight
95.96 mi
154.44 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
95.96 mi
Kilometers
154.44 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
114.48 mi
Kilometers
184.24 km
Drive Time
01h 48m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Tuscaloosa
Wed, Apr 15, 11:42 PM CDT
Return by in Munford
Thu, Apr 16, 1:30 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Munford
2026-04-15T21:54
Arrive Tuscaloosa
Wed, Apr 15, 11:42 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:48 AM to 11:48 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:54 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Munford
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
Cahaba Heights
AL

Neighborhood of Vestavia Hills, Alabama, United States

From Munford
57.2 mi
00h 54m
To Tuscaloosa
57.3 mi
00h 54m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SW
Destination
86°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Lions Road

    22 m · 2 sec · Lions Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Mitchel Street

    1468 ft · 1 min · Mitchel Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Jennifer Road

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Jennifer Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Priebes Mill Road

    3 mi · 5 min · Priebes Mill Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp sharp left

    1160 ft · 28 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    42 mi · 45 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 459: Montgomery, Tuscaloosa, Gadsden

    1768 ft · 34 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 459 South: Montgomery, Tuscaloosa

    1.2 km · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto John M. Harbert III Freeway

    28.4 mi · 30 min · John M. Harbert III Freeway

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 20 West, I 59 South: Tuscaloosa

    1.2 mi · 3 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    33.7 mi · 36 min

  12. 12

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

    2219 ft · 42 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    1.8 mi · 2 min

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    2011 ft · 33 sec

  15. 15

    Continue on Lurleen B Wallace Boulevard North

    2540 ft · 1 min · Lurleen B Wallace Boulevard North

  16. 16

    Turn right onto University Boulevard

    87 m · 10 sec · University Boulevard

  17. 17

    Turn left

    51 m · 12 sec

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Munford 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
18 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
4 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Priebes Mill Road
45.2 mi · 39%
I 20 West
35 mi · 31%
John M. Harbert III Freeway
28.4 mi · 25%
I 359 North
2.6 mi · 2%
Jennifer Road
1.31 mi · 1%
I 459 South
0.78 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Priebes Mill Road

Merge slight left

42 mi · 00h 45m

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 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.6 mi
95.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cahaba Heights
00h 54m from Munford
Leave By
2:54 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Munford and Sunny near Tuscaloosa.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 114.5 miles (184.2 km) and usually takes 01h 48m 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?

Cahaba Heights is a useful midpoint, sitting about 57.2 miles from Munford and 57.3 miles from Tuscaloosa.

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

The direct path is about 95.9 miles (154.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.6 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 2:54 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.30 one way or $30.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Munford and Sunny near Tuscaloosa.

Stop Ideas Near Cahaba Heights

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

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

RAIL

Birmingham

9 mi away
1819 Morris Ave.
BUS

Brent, AL

70 mi away
10393 Alabama Highway 5
RAIL

Tuscaloosa

83 mi away
2105 Greensboro Ave
RAIL

Anniston

86 mi away
126 West 4th St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Munford and Tuscaloosa. Straight-line distance: 95.96 mi (154.44 km).

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#1 Munford

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

Population1,345
Coordinates33.5298300, -85.9508000
Altitude195
CountryUnited States
Tuscaloosa

#2 Tuscaloosa

The most populous city in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama.

Population102,819
Coordinates33.2098400, -87.5691700
Altitude68
CountryUnited States
Start: Lions Road (-85.950804, 33.529953)
End: (-87.569166, 33.209831)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 184 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.04 gal
15.29 L · about $15.30
Round trip
$30.60
8.08 gal · 30.58 L
Estimated CO2
35.9 kg one way
Round trip: 71.8 kg / 158 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $15.30 $30.60
Mid-grade $4.26 $17.21 $34.41
Premium $4.63 $18.69 $37.37
Diesel $5.42 $21.88 $43.75

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Munford and Tuscaloosa. The current time is 21:54:23.

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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.