How far is Samson, AL from Tuscaloosa, AL?
The driving distance from Samson, AL to Tuscaloosa, AL is about 202.8 miles (326.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 170.1 miles (273.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 20m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 40m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The capital of Alabama.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Samson and Tuscaloosa.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Samson and Tuscaloosa.
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Start on Main Street
4 m · 6 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto North Johnson Street
22.4 mi · 35 min · North Johnson Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto East Davis Street
1171 ft · 23 sec · East Davis Street
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At the end of the road, turn left
1.5 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
1.1 km · 50 sec
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Turn right onto Neal Grantham Drive
19.8 mi · 35 min · Neal Grantham Drive
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At the end of the road, turn right onto AL 167 South: Enterprise
5 m · 1 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on AL 167 South: Enterprise
541 ft · 21 sec
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Turn slight left
7.6 mi · 11 min
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Turn left
3183 ft · 1 min
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Continue straight
859 ft · 15 sec
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Continue straight
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
1.8 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
3.4 mi · 4 min
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Continue straight
36.1 mi · 43 min
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Turn left onto South Boulevard
10.1 mi · 15 min · South Boulevard
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Birmingham Highway
3.7 mi · 5 min · Birmingham Highway
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Continue on Memorial Drive
2 mi · 3 min · Memorial Drive
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Turn left
156 m · 8 sec
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Continue straight
86.6 mi · 1 hr 51 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 Samson and Tuscaloosa.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
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.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Samson 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 Samson to Tuscaloosa?
The road trip is about 202.8 miles (326.4 km) and usually takes 03h 40m 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?
Montgomery is a useful midpoint, sitting about 101.9 miles from Samson and 101 miles from Tuscaloosa.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 170.1 miles (273.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.7 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 9:40 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.11 one way or $54.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 63.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Samson and Mostly Sunny near Tuscaloosa.
Stop Ideas Near Montgomery
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 Montgomery.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Samson and Tuscaloosa. Straight-line distance: 170.08 mi (273.71 km).
#1 Samson
City in Geneva County, Alabama, United States
| Population | 1,853 |
| Coordinates | 31.1129500, -86.0460500 |
| Altitude | 62 |
| 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: 326 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 45m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 04m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 03m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 53m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 31m |
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 | $27.11 | $54.23 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $30.49 | $60.99 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $33.12 | $66.23 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $38.77 | $77.54 |
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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