How far is Sumiton, AL from Tuscaloosa, AL?
The driving distance from Sumiton, AL to Tuscaloosa, AL is about 65.4 miles (105.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 48.2 miles (77.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 39m 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 19m.
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.
Human settlement in Jefferson County, Alabama, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sumiton and Tuscaloosa.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sumiton and Tuscaloosa.
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Start on Main Street
54 m · 6 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto State Street
1 km · 2 min · State Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto State Route 5
8.5 mi · 10 min · State Route 5
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Continue on Bankhead Highway Southwest
3.3 mi · 4 min · Bankhead Highway Southwest
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Continue on Adamsville Parkway
3.8 mi · 5 min · Adamsville Parkway
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Continue on Forestdale Boulevard
2.5 mi · 4 min · Forestdale Boulevard
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Turn slight right onto Dugan Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · Dugan Avenue
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Continue on Avenue W
1.3 mi · 2 min · Avenue W
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Continue on Avenue V
2491 ft · 53 sec · Avenue V
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Turn right onto 19th Street Ensley
2000 ft · 46 sec · 19th Street Ensley
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Turn left onto Ensley 5 Points West Avenue
924 ft · 23 sec · Ensley 5 Points West Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right
956 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left
49.2 mi · 53 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 Sumiton 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.
Ensley 5 Points West Avenue
Merge slight left
49.2 mi · 00h 54m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Sumiton and Showers And Thunderstorms near Tuscaloosa.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sumiton to Tuscaloosa?
The road trip is about 65.4 miles (105.3 km) and usually takes 01h 19m 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 Johns is a useful midpoint, sitting about 37.4 miles from Sumiton and 28 miles from Tuscaloosa.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 48.2 miles (77.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.2 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 3:50 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.75 one way or $17.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Sumiton and Showers And Thunderstorms near Tuscaloosa.
Stop Ideas Near North Johns
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 Johns.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sumiton and Tuscaloosa. Straight-line distance: 48.14 mi (77.47 km).
#1 Sumiton
City in Walker County, Alabama, United States
| Population | 2,330 |
| Coordinates | 33.7556600, -87.0500000 |
| Altitude | 157 |
| 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: 105 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 48m |
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 | $8.75 | $17.50 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $9.84 | $19.68 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $10.68 | $21.37 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $12.51 | $25.02 |
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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