How far is New Brockton, AL from Tuscaloosa, AL?

The driving distance from New Brockton, AL to Tuscaloosa, AL is about 182.1 miles (293.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 158.3 miles (254.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 33m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
182.09 mi
03h 16m
Flight
158.29 mi
254.74 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
158.29 mi
Kilometers
254.74 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
182.09 mi
Kilometers
293.05 km
Drive Time
03h 16m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Tuscaloosa
Sun, Apr 19, 2:03 AM CDT
Return by in New Brockton
Sun, Apr 19, 5:19 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave New Brockton
2026-04-18T22:46
Arrive Tuscaloosa
Sun, Apr 19, 2:03 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:17 AM to 11:17 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:26 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in New Brockton
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Prattville
AL

City in Alabama, United States of America

From New Brockton
90.6 mi
01h 38m
To Tuscaloosa
91.5 mi
01h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SSW
Destination
86°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between New Brockton and Tuscaloosa.

  1. 1

    Start on Mc Kinnon Street

    18 m · 3 sec · Mc Kinnon Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North John Street

    2.7 mi · 5 min · North John Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left

    18.1 mi · 27 min

  5. 5

    Turn slight left

    7.6 mi · 11 min

  6. 6

    Turn left

    3183 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    859 ft · 15 sec

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    1.8 mi · 2 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    3.4 mi · 4 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    36.1 mi · 43 min

  12. 12

    Turn left onto South Boulevard

    10.1 mi · 15 min · South Boulevard

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Birmingham Highway

    3.7 mi · 5 min · Birmingham Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on Memorial Drive

    2 mi · 3 min · Memorial Drive

  15. 15

    Turn left

    156 m · 8 sec

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    86.6 mi · 1 hr 51 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight left

    94 m · 11 sec

  18. 18

    Continue on Old Montgomery Highway

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Old Montgomery Highway

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Skyland Boulevard East

    1650 ft · 42 sec · Skyland Boulevard East

  20. 20

    Turn right

    2.4 mi · 3 min

  21. 21

    Continue straight

    2011 ft · 33 sec

  22. 22

    Continue on Lurleen B Wallace Boulevard North

    2540 ft · 1 min · Lurleen B Wallace Boulevard North

  23. 23

    Turn right onto University Boulevard

    87 m · 10 sec · University Boulevard

  24. 24

    Turn left

    51 m · 12 sec

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between New Brockton 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
25 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Memorial Drive
88.6 mi · 49%
North John Street
45.3 mi · 25%
South Boulevard
10.1 mi · 6%
Birmingham Highway
3.72 mi · 2%
Old Montgomery Highway
1.79 mi · 1%
Skyland Boulevard East
0.69 mi
Longest Stretch

Memorial Drive

Continue straight

86.6 mi · 01h 51m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 16m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.8 mi
158.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Prattville
01h 38m from New Brockton
Leave By
10:26 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving New Brockton 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 New Brockton to Tuscaloosa?

The road trip is about 182.1 miles (293.1 km) and usually takes 03h 16m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Prattville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 90.6 miles from New Brockton and 91.5 miles from Tuscaloosa.

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

The direct path is about 158.3 miles (254.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.8 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:26 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.31 one way or $48.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around New Brockton and Partly Sunny near Tuscaloosa.

Stop Ideas Near Prattville

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

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

BUS

Montgomery, AL

20 mi away
950 West South Boulevard
BUS

Selma, AL

53 mi away
434 Broad Street
BUS

Marion, AL

82 mi away
26400 Alabama Highway 14
BUS

Brent, AL

86 mi away
10393 Alabama Highway 5

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between New Brockton and Tuscaloosa. Straight-line distance: 158.29 mi (254.74 km).

New Brockton

#1 New Brockton

Town

Population1,286
Coordinates31.3857200, -85.9293900
Altitude140
CountryUnited States
Tuscaloosa

#2 Tuscaloosa

The most populous city in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama.

Population102,819
Coordinates33.2098400, -87.5691700
Altitude68
CountryUnited States
Start: Mc Kinnon Street (-85.929295, 31.385805)
End: (-87.569166, 33.209831)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 293 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.42 gal
24.32 L · about $24.31
Round trip
$48.63
12.84 gal · 48.64 L
Estimated CO2
57.1 kg one way
Round trip: 114.1 kg / 252 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $24.31 $48.63
Mid-grade $4.26 $27.34 $54.69
Premium $4.63 $29.69 $59.39
Diesel $5.42 $34.76 $69.53

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between New Brockton and Tuscaloosa. The current time is 22:46:28.

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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.