How far is Sulligent, AL from Tuscaloosa, AL?

The driving distance from Sulligent, AL to Tuscaloosa, AL is about 67.5 miles (108.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 57.8 miles (93.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
67.53 mi
01h 21m
Flight
57.84 mi
93.08 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
57.84 mi
Kilometers
93.08 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
67.53 mi
Kilometers
108.68 km
Drive Time
01h 21m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Tuscaloosa
Wed, Apr 22, 10:26 PM CDT
Return by in Sulligent
Wed, Apr 22, 11:48 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sulligent
2026-04-22T21:05
Arrive Tuscaloosa
Wed, Apr 22, 10:26 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:21 AM to 11:21 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:48 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Sulligent
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Fayette
AL

City in Howard County, Missouri

From Sulligent
34.9 mi
00h 40m
To Tuscaloosa
32.7 mi
00h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SW
Destination
82°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Sulligent and Tuscaloosa.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Sulligent and Tuscaloosa.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    10.9 mi · 16 min

  2. 2

    Turn left onto 3rd Avenue Southwest

    18.7 mi · 27 min · 3rd Avenue Southwest

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Temple Avenue South

    7.5 mi · 11 min · Temple Avenue South

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    27.9 mi · 38 min

  5. 5

    Turn right

    2.1 mi · 3 min

  6. 6

    Continue on Main Avenue

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Main Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn left onto 5th Street

    111 m · 12 sec · 5th Street

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight right

    985 ft · 28 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Lurleen B Wallace Boulevard

    3139 ft · 56 sec · Lurleen B Wallace Boulevard

  10. 10

    Turn left onto University Boulevard

    717 ft · 19 sec · University Boulevard

  11. 11

    Turn left

    51 m · 12 sec

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Sulligent and Tuscaloosa.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
12 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Temple Avenue South
35.4 mi · 52%
3rd Avenue Southwest
18.7 mi · 28%
Main Avenue
1.7 mi · 3%
Lurleen B Wallace Boulevard
0.59 mi · 1%
5th Street
0.26 mi
University Boulevard
0.14 mi
Longest Stretch

Temple Avenue South

Continue straight

27.9 mi · 00h 38m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 21m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.7 mi
57.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fayette
00h 40m from Sulligent
Leave By
3:48 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Sulligent 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 Sulligent to Tuscaloosa?

The road trip is about 67.5 miles (108.7 km) and usually takes 01h 21m 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?

Fayette is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34.9 miles from Sulligent and 32.7 miles from Tuscaloosa.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 57.8 miles (93.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:48 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.01 one way or $18.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Sulligent and Mostly Sunny near Tuscaloosa.

Stop Ideas Near Fayette

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Fayette, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Fayette.

RAIL

Tuscaloosa

60 mi away
2105 Greensboro Ave
RAIL

Birmingham

97 mi away
1819 Morris Ave.
BUS

Brent, AL

101 mi away
10393 Alabama Highway 5

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sulligent and Tuscaloosa. Straight-line distance: 57.84 mi (93.08 km).

Sulligent

#1 Sulligent

City in Lamar County, Alabama, United States

Population1,834
Coordinates33.9017700, -88.1344800
Altitude99
CountryUnited States
Tuscaloosa

#2 Tuscaloosa

The most populous city in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama.

Population102,819
Coordinates33.2098400, -87.5691700
Altitude68
CountryUnited States
Start: SR 17 (-88.134468, 33.901808)
End: (-87.569166, 33.209831)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 109 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 57m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.38 gal
9.02 L · about $9.01
Round trip
$18.03
4.76 gal · 18.04 L
Estimated CO2
21.2 kg one way
Round trip: 42.3 kg / 93 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $9.01 $18.03
Mid-grade $4.26 $10.14 $20.27
Premium $4.63 $11.01 $22.02
Diesel $5.42 $12.89 $25.78

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Alabama · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Sulligent and Tuscaloosa. The current time is 21:05:25.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.