How far is Pleasant Grove, AL from Tuscaloosa, AL?
The driving distance from Pleasant Grove, AL to Tuscaloosa, AL is about 50.7 miles (81.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 39.6 miles (63.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 42m 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 00h 51m.
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.
City in Bibb 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 Pleasant Grove and Tuscaloosa.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pleasant Grove and Tuscaloosa.
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Start on 5th Avenue
1.4 km · 2 min · 5th Avenue
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Turn left onto 13th Street
2034 ft · 2 min · 13th Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto 13th Place
925 ft · 42 sec · 13th Place
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Turn right onto Pleasant Grove Road
1.4 mi · 3 min · Pleasant Grove Road
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Turn left onto Allison-Bonnett Memorial Drive
2358 ft · 47 sec · Allison-Bonnett Memorial Drive
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Continue on Valley Road
750 ft · 18 sec · Valley Road
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Turn right onto 15th Street
79 m · 5 sec · 15th Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 20 West, I 59 South: Tuscaloosa
1672 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left
43.7 mi · 47 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 Pleasant Grove 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
43.7 mi · 00h 47m
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 Pleasant Grove and Mostly Sunny near Tuscaloosa.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Pleasant Grove to Tuscaloosa?
The road trip is about 50.7 miles (81.6 km) and usually takes 00h 51m 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 Bibb is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.3 miles from Pleasant Grove and 25.4 miles from Tuscaloosa.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 39.6 miles (63.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.1 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 4:48 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.78 one way or $13.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Pleasant Grove and Mostly Sunny near Tuscaloosa.
Stop Ideas Near North Bibb
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 Bibb.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Pleasant Grove and Tuscaloosa. Straight-line distance: 39.65 mi (63.81 km).
#1 Pleasant Grove
City in western Jefferson County, Alabama
| Population | 10,260 |
| Coordinates | 33.4909400, -86.9702700 |
| Altitude | 185 |
| 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: 82 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 37m |
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 | $6.78 | $13.56 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $7.62 | $15.25 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $8.28 | $16.56 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $9.69 | $19.39 |
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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