How far is Pleasant Grove, AL from Tuscaloosa, AL?
The driving distance from Pleasant Grove, AL to Tuscaloosa, AL is about 58.4 miles (94 km), with a travel time of about 01h 07m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 49.1 miles (79 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 15m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 07m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Bibb County, Alabama, United States
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 the route
7 m · 8 sec
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Turn left
2.7 mi · 4 min
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Turn right onto County Road 36
3.7 mi · 9 min · County Road 36
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Continue on Bibb County 36
2.2 mi · 5 min · Bibb County 36
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Turn right
23 m · 3 sec
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Turn right
1470 ft · 23 sec
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Turn slight left onto Antioch Road
5 mi · 9 min · Antioch Road
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Continue on Bibb County 20
5.4 mi · 10 min · Bibb County 20
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Turn right
32.9 mi · 38 min
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Take the exit slight left
94 m · 11 sec
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Continue on Old Montgomery Highway
1.8 mi · 3 min · Old Montgomery Highway
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Turn left onto Skyland Boulevard East
1650 ft · 42 sec · Skyland Boulevard East
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Turn right
2.4 mi · 3 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.
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.
Longest stretch
Turn right
32.9 mi · 00h 38m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Pleasant Grove 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 Pleasant Grove to Tuscaloosa?
The road trip is about 58.4 miles (94 km) and usually takes 01h 07m 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 28.8 miles from Pleasant Grove and 29.6 miles from Tuscaloosa.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 49.1 miles (79 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.3 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 4:14 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.80 one way or $15.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Pleasant Grove and Partly Sunny near Tuscaloosa.
Stop Ideas Near Brent
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 Brent.
Brent, AL
Marion, AL
Tuscaloosa
Selma, AL
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Pleasant Grove and Tuscaloosa. Straight-line distance: 49.06 mi (78.96 km).
#1 Pleasant Grove
City in western Jefferson County, Alabama
| Population | 9,578 |
| Coordinates | 32.9217900, -86.7947100 |
| 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: 94 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 56m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 43m |
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 | $7.80 | $15.60 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $8.77 | $17.55 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $9.53 | $19.06 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $11.15 | $22.31 |
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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