How far is Tuscaloosa, AL from Albertville, AL?

The driving distance from Tuscaloosa, AL to Albertville, AL is about 136.5 miles (219.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 107 miles (172.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 16m 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
136.44 mi
02h 38m
Flight
107.02 mi
172.23 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
107.02 mi
Kilometers
172.23 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
136.44 mi
Kilometers
219.58 km
Drive Time
02h 38m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Albertville
Tue, May 26, 5:21 AM CDT
Return by in Tuscaloosa
Tue, May 26, 8:00 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Tuscaloosa
2026-05-26T02:43
Arrive Albertville
Tue, May 26, 5:21 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:38 AM to 12:38 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:14 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Tuscaloosa
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
Trussville
AL

City in Jefferson and St.

From Tuscaloosa
68.2 mi
01h 19m
To Albertville
68.2 mi
01h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph S
Destination
79°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1.7 mi · 2 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right

    772 ft · 19 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    1.2 km · 2 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    58.2 mi · 1 hr 4 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 59 North: Gadsden

    52.7 mi · 57 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 278, US 431: Attalla, Gadsden

    1853 ft · 54 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto 5th Avenue Northeast

    1.6 km · 2 min · 5th Avenue Northeast

  12. 12

    Turn left onto 4th Street Northwest

    2438 ft · 51 sec · 4th Street Northwest

  13. 13

    Turn slight right

    19.1 mi · 25 min

  14. 14

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    1 mi · 2 min · East Main Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
15 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Lurleen B Wallace Boulevard South
61.7 mi · 45%
I 59 North
52.7 mi · 39%
East Main Street
1.01 mi · 1%
5th Avenue Northeast
0.97 mi · 1%
4th Street Northwest
0.46 mi
US 278
0.35 mi
Longest Stretch

Lurleen B Wallace Boulevard South

Merge slight left

58.2 mi · 01h 04m

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 38m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+29.5 mi
107 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Trussville
01h 19m from Tuscaloosa
Leave By
1:14 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Tuscaloosa and Showers And Thunderstorms near Albertville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 136.5 miles (219.6 km) and usually takes 02h 38m 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?

Trussville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 68.2 miles from Tuscaloosa and 68.2 miles from Albertville.

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

The direct path is about 107 miles (172.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.5 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 1:14 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.25 one way or $36.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Tuscaloosa and Showers And Thunderstorms near Albertville.

Stop Ideas Near Trussville

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

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

RAIL

Birmingham

22 mi away
1819 Morris Ave.
RAIL

Anniston

72 mi away
126 West 4th St
BUS

Brent, AL

90 mi away
10393 Alabama Highway 5
RAIL

Tuscaloosa

100 mi away
2105 Greensboro Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Tuscaloosa and Albertville. Straight-line distance: 107.02 mi (172.23 km).

Tuscaloosa

#1 Tuscaloosa

The most populous city in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama.

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

#2 Albertville

City in Marshall County, Alabama, USA

Population21,777
Coordinates34.2678300, -86.2087800
Altitude322
CountryUnited States
Start: Tuscaloosa (-87.56917, 33.20984)
End: Albertville (-86.20878, 34.26783)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 220 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 56m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.82 gal
18.23 L · about $18.25
Round trip
$36.51
9.64 gal · 36.46 L
Estimated CO2
42.8 kg one way
Round trip: 85.7 kg / 189 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $18.25 $36.51
Mid-grade $4.26 $20.53 $41.06
Premium $4.63 $22.29 $44.59
Diesel $5.42 $26.10 $52.20

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 26, 2026

There is no time difference between Tuscaloosa and Albertville. The current time is 02:43:28.

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.