How far is Tillmans Corner, AL from Tuscaloosa, AL?

The driving distance from Tillmans Corner, AL to Tuscaloosa, AL is about 205.8 miles (331.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 184.4 miles (296.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 23m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
205.8 mi
03h 41m
Flight
184.41 mi
296.78 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
184.41 mi
Kilometers
296.78 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
205.8 mi
Kilometers
331.21 km
Drive Time
03h 41m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Tuscaloosa
Wed, May 13, 1:15 AM CDT
Return by in Tillmans Corner
Wed, May 13, 4:57 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Tillmans Corner
2026-05-12T21:34
Arrive Tuscaloosa
Wed, May 13, 1:15 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:42 AM to 11:42 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:36 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Tillmans Corner
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Thomasville
AL

City in Clarke County, Alabama, United States

From Tillmans Corner
104.5 mi
01h 50m
To Tuscaloosa
101.3 mi
01h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Tuesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph E
Destination
82°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Tillmans Corner and Tuscaloosa.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    8 m · 3 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right

    13 m · 9 sec

  3. 3

    Turn left

    23 m · 5 sec

  4. 4

    Turn slight right

    44 m · 18 sec

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Three Notch-Kroner Road

    48 m · 7 sec · Three Notch-Kroner Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Three Notch-Kroner Road

    18 m · 9 sec · Three Notch-Kroner Road

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Government Boulevard

    5 mi · 8 min · Government Boulevard

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight right

    2146 ft · 52 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    17.3 mi · 19 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward 430: Satsuma, Creola

    560 ft · 14 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on 430: Creola

    3231 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on 430: Creola

    38 m · 3 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    82.4 mi · 1 hr 34 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    24 mi · 27 min

  15. 15

    Turn left

    17.2 mi · 20 min

  16. 16

    Turn left

    1.5 km · 1 min

  17. 17

    Continue on South Cedar Avenue

    1 mi · 1 min · South Cedar Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn left onto East Capitol Street

    736 ft · 14 sec · East Capitol Street

  19. 19

    Turn right

    24.3 mi · 34 min

  20. 20

    Turn right onto 1st Avenue

    601 ft · 27 sec · 1st Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Tuscaloosa Street

    4.6 mi · 6 min · Tuscaloosa Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto M L King Highway

    1.2 mi · 3 min · M L King Highway

  23. 23

    Take the ramp right

    1148 ft · 28 sec

  24. 24

    Merge slight left

    25.8 mi · 28 min

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward I 359 North, I 69 North: Tuscaloosa

    1062 ft · 36 sec

  26. 26

    Merge slight left

    2.1 mi · 2 min

  27. 27

    Continue straight

    2011 ft · 33 sec

  28. 28

    Continue on Lurleen B Wallace Boulevard North

    2540 ft · 1 min · Lurleen B Wallace Boulevard North

  29. 29

    Turn right onto University Boulevard

    87 m · 10 sec · University Boulevard

  30. 30

    Turn left

    51 m · 12 sec

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
31 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
5 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
430
107 mi · 52%
M L King Highway
27.2 mi · 13%
Government Boulevard
22.7 mi · 11%
Tuscaloosa Street
4.59 mi · 2%
I 359 North
2.65 mi · 1%
South Cedar Avenue
1.03 mi
Longest Stretch

430

Merge slight left

82.4 mi · 01h 35m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 41m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.4 mi
184.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Thomasville
01h 50m from Tillmans Corner
Leave By
9:36 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny leaving Tillmans Corner and Sunny near Tuscaloosa.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Tillmans Corner to Tuscaloosa?

The road trip is about 205.8 miles (331.2 km) and usually takes 03h 41m 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?

Thomasville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 104.5 miles from Tillmans Corner and 101.3 miles from Tuscaloosa.

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

The direct path is about 184.4 miles (296.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.4 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 9:36 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.49 one way or $54.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 64.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny around Tillmans Corner and Sunny near Tuscaloosa.

Stop Ideas Near Thomasville

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Thomasville, 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 Thomasville.

BUS

Thomasville, AL

3 mi away
34390 US Highway 43
BUS

Grove Hill, AL

25 mi away
430 South Jackson Street
BUS

Jackson, AL

43 mi away
3603 North College Avenue
BUS

Camden, AL

44 mi away
8 Claiborne Street \r\n8 Claiborne Street \r\n

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Tillmans Corner and Tuscaloosa. Straight-line distance: 184.41 mi (296.78 km).

Tillmans Corner

#1 Tillmans Corner

Census designated place

Population17,398
Coordinates30.5901900, -88.1708400
Altitude25
CountryUnited States
Tuscaloosa

#2 Tuscaloosa

The most populous city in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama.

Population102,819
Coordinates33.2098400, -87.5691700
Altitude68
CountryUnited States
Start: (-88.170394, 30.590333)
End: (-87.569166, 33.209831)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 331 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 56m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.26 gal
27.49 L · about $27.49
Round trip
$54.99
14.52 gal · 54.98 L
Estimated CO2
64.5 kg one way
Round trip: 129 kg / 284 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $27.49 $54.99
Mid-grade $4.26 $30.92 $61.84
Premium $4.63 $33.58 $67.16
Diesel $5.42 $39.31 $78.63

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 · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Tillmans Corner and Tuscaloosa. The current time is 21:34:17.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.