How far is Perryville, AL from Tuscaloosa, AL?

The driving distance from Perryville, AL to Tuscaloosa, AL is about 62 miles (99.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 48.7 miles (78.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 12m 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
61.93 mi
01h 06m
Flight
48.74 mi
78.44 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
48.74 mi
Kilometers
78.44 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
61.93 mi
Kilometers
99.67 km
Drive Time
01h 06m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Tuscaloosa
Sun, Apr 19, 12:42 AM CDT
Return by in Perryville
Sun, Apr 19, 1:49 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Perryville
2026-04-18T23:36
Arrive Tuscaloosa
Sun, Apr 19, 12:42 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:06 AM to 11:06 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:18 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Perryville
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
Brent
AL

City in Bibb County, Alabama, United States

From Perryville
30.4 mi
00h 33m
To Tuscaloosa
31.5 mi
00h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW
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 Perryville and Tuscaloosa.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on County Road 30

    1.5 km · 2 min · County Road 30

  2. 2

    Turn left

    9.8 mi · 13 min

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right

    2357 ft · 42 sec

  4. 4

    Turn left

    14 mi · 19 min

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Montgomery Road

    2146 ft · 60 sec · Montgomery Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Walnut Street

    1583 ft · 41 sec · Walnut Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Birmingham Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · Birmingham Road

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight right

    47 m · 4 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    829 ft · 13 sec

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight left

    96 m · 14 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left

    28.1 mi · 33 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight left

    94 m · 11 sec

  13. 13

    Continue on Old Montgomery Highway

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Old Montgomery Highway

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Skyland Boulevard East

    1650 ft · 42 sec · Skyland Boulevard East

  15. 15

    Turn right

    2.4 mi · 3 min

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    2011 ft · 33 sec

  17. 17

    Continue on Lurleen B Wallace Boulevard North

    2540 ft · 1 min · Lurleen B Wallace Boulevard North

  18. 18

    Turn right onto University Boulevard

    87 m · 10 sec · University Boulevard

  19. 19

    Turn left

    51 m · 12 sec

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Perryville and Tuscaloosa.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
20 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
32.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Old Montgomery Highway
1.79 mi · 3%
Birmingham Road
1.28 mi · 2%
County Road 30
0.94 mi · 2%
Skyland Boulevard East
0.69 mi · 1%
Lurleen B Wallace Boulevard North
0.48 mi · 1%
Montgomery Road
0.41 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

28.1 mi · 00h 33m

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 06m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.3 mi
48.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Brent
00h 33m from Perryville
Leave By
4:18 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Perryville 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 Perryville to Tuscaloosa?

The road trip is about 62 miles (99.7 km) and usually takes 01h 06m 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?

Brent is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.4 miles from Perryville and 31.5 miles from Tuscaloosa.

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

The direct path is about 48.7 miles (78.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.3 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 4:18 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.26 one way or $16.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Brent

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

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

BUS

Brent, AL

2 mi away
10393 Alabama Highway 5
BUS

Marion, AL

36 mi away
26400 Alabama Highway 14
RAIL

Tuscaloosa

46 mi away
2105 Greensboro Ave
BUS

Selma, AL

60 mi away
434 Broad Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Perryville and Tuscaloosa. Straight-line distance: 48.74 mi (78.44 km).

Perryville

#1 Perryville

City in Perry County, Arkansas

Population1,460
Coordinates32.6168000, -87.1141600
Altitude120
CountryUnited States
Tuscaloosa

#2 Tuscaloosa

The most populous city in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama.

Population102,819
Coordinates33.2098400, -87.5691700
Altitude68
CountryUnited States
Start: County Road 30 (-87.114156, 32.61686)
End: (-87.569166, 33.209831)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 100 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.18 gal
8.27 L · about $8.26
Round trip
$16.51
4.36 gal · 16.54 L
Estimated CO2
19.4 kg one way
Round trip: 38.7 kg / 85 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $8.26 $16.51
Mid-grade $4.26 $9.28 $18.57
Premium $4.63 $10.08 $20.17
Diesel $5.42 $11.80 $23.61

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 Perryville and Tuscaloosa. The current time is 23:36:21.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.