How far is Tuscaloosa, AL from Aliceville, AL?

The driving distance from Tuscaloosa, AL to Aliceville, AL is about 44.7 miles (71.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 34.1 miles (54.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 04m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
44.68 mi
01h 02m
Flight
34.13 mi
54.92 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
34.13 mi
Kilometers
54.92 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
44.68 mi
Kilometers
71.91 km
Drive Time
01h 02m

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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 01h 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Aliceville
Sat, May 2, 2:11 AM CDT
Return by in Tuscaloosa
Sat, May 2, 3:14 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Tuscaloosa
2026-05-02T01:09
Arrive Aliceville
Sat, May 2, 2:11 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:02 AM to 11:02 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:26 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
Gordo
AL

Town in Pickens County, Alabama

From Tuscaloosa
22.3 mi
00h 31m
To Aliceville
22.4 mi
00h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Saturday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph N
Destination
68°F
Saturday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    40 m · 12 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto University Boulevard

    90 m · 8 sec · University Boulevard

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Lurleen B Wallace Boulevard North

    1.6 km · 1 min · Lurleen B Wallace Boulevard North

  4. 4

    Turn left onto 10th Street

    929 ft · 43 sec · 10th Street

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Avenue

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Main Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn left onto McFarland Boulevard

    18 mi · 23 min · McFarland Boulevard

  7. 7

    Turn left

    13.3 mi · 18 min

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Commerce Avenue

    537 ft · 15 sec · Commerce Avenue

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout onto Commerce Avenue

    10 mi · 14 min · Commerce Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn right onto 3rd Avenue Northeast

    2300 ft · 1 min · 3rd Avenue Northeast

  11. 11

    Continue on Mobile Road

    606 ft · 17 sec · Mobile Road

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Mobile Road

Car Route Details

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

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
12 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
McFarland Boulevard
18 mi · 40%
Commerce Avenue
10.1 mi · 23%
Main Avenue
1.44 mi · 3%
Lurleen B Wallace Boulevard North
0.99 mi · 2%
3rd Avenue Northeast
0.44 mi · 1%
10th Street
0.18 mi
Longest Stretch

McFarland Boulevard

Turn left onto McFarland Boulevard

18 mi · 00h 23m

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
01h 02m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.6 mi
34.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Gordo
00h 31m from Tuscaloosa
Leave By
4:26 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Tuscaloosa and Rain Showers near Aliceville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 44.7 miles (71.9 km) and usually takes 01h 02m 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?

Gordo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.3 miles from Tuscaloosa and 22.4 miles from Aliceville.

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

The direct path is about 34.1 miles (54.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.6 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 4:26 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.98 one way or $11.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Gordo

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

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

RAIL

Tuscaloosa

35 mi away
2105 Greensboro Ave
BUS

Brent, AL

79 mi away
10393 Alabama Highway 5
BUS

Marion, AL

94 mi away
26400 Alabama Highway 14
RAIL

Birmingham

104 mi away
1819 Morris Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Tuscaloosa and Aliceville. Straight-line distance: 34.13 mi (54.92 km).

Tuscaloosa

#1 Tuscaloosa

The most populous city in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama.

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

#2 Aliceville

City in Pickens County, Alabama, USA

Population2,231
Coordinates33.1295700, -88.1514200
Altitude58
CountryUnited States
Start: Tuscaloosa (-87.56917, 33.20984)
End: Aliceville (-88.15142, 33.12957)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 72 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.58 gal
5.97 L · about $5.98
Round trip
$11.97
3.16 gal · 11.94 L
Estimated CO2
14 kg one way
Round trip: 28.1 kg / 62 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $5.98 $11.97
Mid-grade $4.26 $6.73 $13.46
Premium $4.63 $7.31 $14.62
Diesel $5.42 $8.56 $17.11

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 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Tuscaloosa and Aliceville. The current time is 01:09:32.

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.