How far is Trinity, AL from Tuscaloosa, AL?

The driving distance from Trinity, AL to Tuscaloosa, AL is about 119.7 miles (192.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 100.4 miles (161.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 34m 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
119.76 mi
02h 17m
Flight
100.38 mi
161.54 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
100.38 mi
Kilometers
161.54 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
119.76 mi
Kilometers
192.74 km
Drive Time
02h 17m

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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 02h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Tuscaloosa
Thu, Apr 23, 4:31 AM CDT
Return by in Trinity
Thu, Apr 23, 6:48 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Trinity
2026-04-23T02:14
Arrive Tuscaloosa
Thu, Apr 23, 4:31 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:17 AM to 12:17 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:56 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Trinity
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
Morris
AL

Town in Alabama

From Trinity
71 mi
01h 08m
To Tuscaloosa
48.8 mi
01h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
84°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Lile Street

    34 m · 11 sec · Lile Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Seneca Drive

    80 m · 13 sec · North Seneca Drive

  3. 3

    Turn sharp right onto Old Trinity Road

    3.1 mi · 6 min · Old Trinity Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto McEntire Lane Northwest

    1342 ft · 27 sec · McEntire Lane Northwest

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Gordon Terry Parkway

    49 m · 9 sec · Gordon Terry Parkway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 67

    699 ft · 19 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on SR 67 South

    132 m · 12 sec

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto Beltline Road

    5 mi · 9 min · Beltline Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Point Mallard Parkway

    4.2 mi · 6 min · Point Mallard Parkway

  10. 10

    Take the ramp slight right toward I-65 South: Birmingham

    1944 ft · 47 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    67.1 mi · 1 hr 12 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 22 West, US 31: Memphis, Fultondale

    2715 ft · 38 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 22 West: Memphis

    2666 ft · 38 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on Montgomery

    1940 ft · 28 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    3.7 mi · 5 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward I 20 West, I 59 South: Tuscaloosa

    2224 ft · 54 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    52.8 mi · 57 min

  18. 18

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

    2219 ft · 42 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    1.8 mi · 2 min

  20. 20

    Continue straight

    2011 ft · 33 sec

  21. 21

    Continue on Lurleen B Wallace Boulevard North

    2540 ft · 1 min · Lurleen B Wallace Boulevard North

  22. 22

    Turn right onto University Boulevard

    87 m · 10 sec · University Boulevard

  23. 23

    Turn left

    51 m · 12 sec

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
24 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I-65 South
67.5 mi · 56%
I 20 West
53.2 mi · 44%
Beltline Road
5 mi · 4%
Point Mallard Parkway
4.2 mi · 4%
Montgomery
4.12 mi · 3%
Old Trinity Road
3.07 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I-65 South

Merge slight left

67.1 mi · 01h 12m

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
02h 17m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.3 mi
100.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Morris
01h 08m from Trinity
Leave By
1:56 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Trinity and Sunny near Tuscaloosa.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Trinity to Tuscaloosa?

The road trip is about 119.7 miles (192.7 km) and usually takes 02h 17m 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?

Morris is a useful midpoint, sitting about 71 miles from Trinity and 48.8 miles from Tuscaloosa.

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

The direct path is about 100.4 miles (161.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.3 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 1:56 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.02 one way or $32.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Trinity and Sunny near Tuscaloosa.

Stop Ideas Near Morris

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Morris and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 11 mi away

City of Adamsville City Hall

Adamsville , AL
4828 Main St, Adamsville, AL 35005
Rating 3.0/5 2 reviews City government office,City clerk's office,City courthouse,City Hall,Tourist information center
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 14.6 mi away

Trussville City Hall

Trussville , AL
131 Main St, Trussville, AL 35173
Rating 3.0/5 31 reviews City Hall
Brookside Fire Department
Nearby stop 7.8 mi away

Brookside Fire Department

Brookside , AL
4199 Municipal Dr, Brookside, AL 35036
Rating 3.7/5 3 reviews Fire station

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Birmingham

26 mi away
1819 Morris Ave.
RAIL

Anniston

91 mi away
126 West 4th St
RAIL

Tuscaloosa

93 mi away
2105 Greensboro Ave
BUS

Brent, AL

94 mi away
10393 Alabama Highway 5

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Trinity and Tuscaloosa. Straight-line distance: 100.38 mi (161.54 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Trinity

Town in Morgan County, Alabama

Population2,095
Coordinates34.6067600, -87.0883500
Altitude195
CountryUnited States
Tuscaloosa

#2 Tuscaloosa

The most populous city in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama.

Population102,819
Coordinates33.2098400, -87.5691700
Altitude68
CountryUnited States
Start: Lile Street (-87.088327, 34.606902)
End: (-87.569166, 33.209831)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 193 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.23 gal
16 L · about $16.02
Round trip
$32.04
8.46 gal · 32 L
Estimated CO2
37.6 kg one way
Round trip: 75.2 kg / 166 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $16.02 $32.04
Mid-grade $4.26 $18.02 $36.03
Premium $4.63 $19.56 $39.13
Diesel $5.42 $22.91 $45.81

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 Trinity and Tuscaloosa. The current time is 02:14:15.

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.