How far is Pinson, AL from Tuscaloosa, AL?
The driving distance from Pinson, AL to Tuscaloosa, AL is about 72 miles (115.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 60.8 miles (97.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 30m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 15m.
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.
Human settlement in Jefferson County, Alabama, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Pinson and Tuscaloosa.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pinson and Tuscaloosa.
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Start on the route
28 m · 7 sec
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Turn right
18 m · 10 sec
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Turn left onto Clayton Street
32 m · 7 sec · Clayton Street
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Turn right onto Center Point Road
2481 ft · 55 sec · Center Point Road
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Turn sharp right onto Sweeny Hollow Road
3207 ft · 1 min · Sweeny Hollow Road
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Turn left onto Pinson Valley Parkway
9.2 mi · 14 min · Pinson Valley Parkway
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Continue on Vanderbilt Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Vanderbilt Road
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Continue on Tallapoosa Street
1498 ft · 32 sec · Tallapoosa Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 20 West, I 59 South: Tuscaloosa
1246 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left
56.3 mi · 1 hr 2 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 Pinson 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 left
56.3 mi · 01h 02m
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 Pinson 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 Pinson to Tuscaloosa?
The road trip is about 72 miles (115.9 km) and usually takes 01h 15m 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?
North Johns is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35.9 miles from Pinson and 36 miles from Tuscaloosa.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 60.8 miles (97.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.2 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 4:00 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.62 one way or $19.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Pinson and Partly Sunny near Tuscaloosa.
Stop Ideas Near North Johns
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 North Johns.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Pinson and Tuscaloosa. Straight-line distance: 60.86 mi (97.95 km).
#1 Pinson
City in Jefferson County, Alabama, United States
| Population | 7,060 |
| Coordinates | 33.6889900, -86.6833200 |
| Altitude | 189 |
| 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: 116 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 53m |
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 | $9.62 | $19.24 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $10.82 | $21.64 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $11.75 | $23.50 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $13.75 | $27.51 |
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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