How far is Tuscaloosa, AL from Abbeville, AL?

The driving distance from Tuscaloosa, AL to Abbeville, AL is about 198.3 miles (319.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 176.3 miles (283.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
198.27 mi
04h 25m
Flight
176.37 mi
283.84 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
176.37 mi
Kilometers
283.84 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
198.27 mi
Kilometers
319.08 km
Drive Time
04h 25m

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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 04h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Abbeville
Fri, May 1, 8:21 PM CDT
Return by in Tuscaloosa
Sat, May 2, 12:46 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Tuscaloosa
2026-05-01T15:56
Arrive Abbeville
Fri, May 1, 8:21 PM CDT
Route Timing
04h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:25 AM to 12:25 PM CDT

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

Leave by
8:10 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Tuscaloosa
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
Montgomery
AL

The capital of Alabama.

From Tuscaloosa
99.1 mi
02h 12m
To Abbeville
99.1 mi
02h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph NE
Destination
74°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    40 m · 12 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto University Boulevard

    718 ft · 22 sec · University Boulevard

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Lurleen B Wallace Boulevard South

    2802 ft · 1 min · Lurleen B Wallace Boulevard South

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    1785 ft · 25 sec

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    2.4 mi · 3 min

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Skyland Boulevard East

    1515 ft · 33 sec · Skyland Boulevard East

  7. 7

    Turn slight right

    68 m · 9 sec

  8. 8

    Turn slight right onto Old Montgomery Highway

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Old Montgomery Highway

  9. 9

    Turn right onto McFarland Boulevard East

    86.8 mi · 1 hr 52 min · McFarland Boulevard East

  10. 10

    Turn right onto South Memorial Drive

    2 mi · 3 min · South Memorial Drive

  11. 11

    Continue on Birmingham Highway

    3.7 mi · 5 min · Birmingham Highway

  12. 12

    Turn right onto West Boulevard

    10.1 mi · 15 min · West Boulevard

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Troy Highway

    34.7 mi · 41 min · Troy Highway

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    7.7 mi · 10 min

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    546 ft · 9 sec

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    2 mi · 4 min

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    7.6 mi · 11 min

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    2549 ft · 44 sec

  19. 19

    Turn left onto South A. Graham Boulevard

    3172 ft · 54 sec · South A. Graham Boulevard

  20. 20

    Continue on South A Graham Boulevard

    1635 ft · 28 sec · South A Graham Boulevard

  21. 21

    Continue on East Troy Street

    12.8 mi · 19 min · East Troy Street

  22. 22

    Continue on Blue Springs Street

    24 mi · 36 min · Blue Springs Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Washington Street

Car Route Details

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

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
23 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
McFarland Boulevard East
86.8 mi · 44%
Troy Highway
52.5 mi · 26%
Blue Springs Street
24 mi · 12%
East Troy Street
12.8 mi · 6%
West Boulevard
10.1 mi · 5%
Birmingham Highway
3.71 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

McFarland Boulevard East

Turn right onto McFarland Boulevard East

86.8 mi · 01h 52m

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
04h 25m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22 mi
176.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Montgomery
02h 12m from Tuscaloosa
Leave By
8:10 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Tuscaloosa and Chance Rain Showers near Abbeville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 198.3 miles (319.1 km) and usually takes 04h 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?

Montgomery is a useful midpoint, sitting about 99.1 miles from Tuscaloosa and 99.1 miles from Abbeville.

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

The direct path is about 176.3 miles (283.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 22 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 8:10 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.51 one way or $53.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 62.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Tuscaloosa and Chance Rain Showers near Abbeville.

Stop Ideas Near Montgomery

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

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

BUS

Montgomery, AL

5 mi away
950 West South Boulevard
BUS

Selma, AL

68 mi away
434 Broad Street
BUS

Marion, AL

100 mi away
26400 Alabama Highway 14
BUS

Camden, AL

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Tuscaloosa and Abbeville. Straight-line distance: 176.37 mi (283.84 km).

Tuscaloosa

#1 Tuscaloosa

The most populous city in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama.

Population102,819
Coordinates33.2098400, -87.5691700
Altitude68
CountryUnited States
Abbeville

#2 Abbeville

City in Henry County, Alabama, USA

Population2,553
Coordinates31.5718400, -85.2504900
Altitude137
CountryUnited States
Start: Tuscaloosa (-87.56917, 33.20984)
End: Abbeville (-85.25049, 31.57184)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 319 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7 gal
26.48 L · about $26.51
Round trip
$53.02
14 gal · 52.96 L
Estimated CO2
62.2 kg one way
Round trip: 124.4 kg / 274 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $26.51 $53.02
Mid-grade $4.26 $29.81 $59.63
Premium $4.63 $32.38 $64.75
Diesel $5.42 $37.91 $75.81

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 · May 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Tuscaloosa and Abbeville. The current time is 15:56:03.

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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.