How far is Semmes, AL from Tuscaloosa, AL?
The driving distance from Semmes, AL to Tuscaloosa, AL is about 226.5 miles (364.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 172.8 miles (278.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 50m 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 25m.
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.
Human settlement in Choctaw County, Alabama, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Semmes and Tuscaloosa.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Semmes and Tuscaloosa.
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Start on the route
36 m · 12 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right
40 m · 6 sec
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Turn right onto Moffett Road
2.4 mi · 4 min · Moffett Road
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Turn sharp left onto Schillinger Road North
2.1 mi · 4 min · Schillinger Road North
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Continue on Newburn Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Newburn Road
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Turn right onto Industrial Parkway
4.3 mi · 5 min · Industrial Parkway
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Take the exit slight right
1354 ft · 37 sec
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Keep slight left
51 m · 12 sec
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Turn left
68.2 mi · 1 hr 18 min
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Continue straight
1.4 km · 1 min
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6.1 mi · 7 min
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1.1 km · 49 sec
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6.3 mi · 7 min
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13.5 mi · 16 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Tuscaloosa
2910 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left
85.9 mi · 1 hr 32 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 359 North, I 69 North: Tuscaloosa
1062 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left
2.1 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
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Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Semmes 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.
Industrial Parkway
Merge slight left
85.9 mi · 01h 32m
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 Semmes and Sunny near Tuscaloosa.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Semmes to Tuscaloosa?
The road trip is about 226.5 miles (364.5 km) and usually takes 03h 25m 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?
Needham is a useful midpoint, sitting about 111.7 miles from Semmes and 114.8 miles from Tuscaloosa.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 172.8 miles (278.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 53.7 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 10:10 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.26 one way or $60.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 71 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Semmes and Sunny near Tuscaloosa.
Stop Ideas Near Needham
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 Needham.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Semmes and Tuscaloosa. Straight-line distance: 172.8 mi (278.1 km).
#1 Semmes
City in Mobile County, Alabama, United States
| Population | 5,736 |
| Coordinates | 30.7782400, -88.2591700 |
| Altitude | 75 |
| 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: 364 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 46m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 49m |
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 | $30.26 | $60.52 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $34.03 | $68.06 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $36.95 | $73.91 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $43.27 | $86.53 |
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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