How far is Tuscaloosa, AL from Atmore, AL?

The driving distance from Tuscaloosa, AL to Atmore, AL is about 182.9 miles (294.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 151.1 miles (243.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 59m 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
182.85 mi
03h 59m
Flight
151.1 mi
243.18 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
151.1 mi
Kilometers
243.18 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
182.85 mi
Kilometers
294.27 km
Drive Time
03h 59m

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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 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Atmore
Thu, Apr 23, 5:30 AM CDT
Return by in Tuscaloosa
Thu, Apr 23, 9:29 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Tuscaloosa
2026-04-23T01:30
Arrive Atmore
Thu, Apr 23, 5:30 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:00 AM to 12:00 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
9:00 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
Sweet Water
AL

Town

From Tuscaloosa
91.6 mi
01h 59m
To Atmore
91.3 mi
01h 59m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SE
Destination
82°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 Tuscaloosa and Atmore.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 right

    1592 ft · 39 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    25.6 mi · 27 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Union

    974 ft · 29 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto M L King Highway

    1.3 mi · 3 min · M L King Highway

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    4.6 mi · 6 min

  12. 12

    Turn left onto 1st Avenue

    601 ft · 27 sec · 1st Avenue

  13. 13

    Merge slight right onto Greensboro Street

    1546 ft · 33 sec · Greensboro Street

  14. 14

    Turn slight right onto Demopolis Highway

    24 mi · 34 min · Demopolis Highway

  15. 15

    Turn left onto East Capitol Street

    736 ft · 14 sec · East Capitol Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto North Cedar Avenue

    1 mi · 1 min · North Cedar Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn left

    1.6 km · 1 min

  18. 18

    Turn right

    17.2 mi · 20 min

  19. 19

    Turn right

    38.9 mi · 44 min

  20. 20

    Turn left onto North Jackson Street

    2.4 mi · 4 min · North Jackson Street

  21. 21

    Turn left

    24.4 mi · 29 min

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Perdue Hill Road

    6.5 mi · 16 min · Perdue Hill Road

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Central Avenue

    966 ft · 42 sec · Central Avenue

  24. 24

    Turn slight right onto Bowden Street

    11.4 mi · 17 min · Bowden Street

  25. 25

    Keep slight left

    20.5 mi · 29 min

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
26 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Bowden Street
31.9 mi · 17%
Lurleen B Wallace Boulevard South
28.6 mi · 16%
Demopolis Highway
24 mi · 13%
Perdue Hill Road
6.53 mi · 4%
M L King Highway
5.91 mi · 3%
North Jackson Street
2.37 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn right

38.9 mi · 00h 44m

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 59m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+31.8 mi
151.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sweet Water
01h 59m from Tuscaloosa
Leave By
9:00 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Tuscaloosa and Sunny near Atmore.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 182.9 miles (294.3 km) and usually takes 03h 59m 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?

Sweet Water is a useful midpoint, sitting about 91.6 miles from Tuscaloosa and 91.3 miles from Atmore.

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

The direct path is about 151.1 miles (243.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.8 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 9:00 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.43 one way or $48.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Sweet Water

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

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

BUS

Thomasville, AL

21 mi away
34390 US Highway 43
BUS

Grove Hill, AL

46 mi away
430 South Jackson Street
BUS

Camden, AL

57 mi away
8 Claiborne Street \r\n8 Claiborne Street \r\n
BUS

Jackson, AL

61 mi away
3603 North College Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Tuscaloosa and Atmore. Straight-line distance: 151.1 mi (243.18 km).

Tuscaloosa

#1 Tuscaloosa

The most populous city in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama.

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

#2 Atmore

City in Escambia County, Alabama, USA

Population8,949
Coordinates31.0237900, -87.4938700
Altitude87
CountryUnited States
Start: Tuscaloosa (-87.56917, 33.20984)
End: Atmore (-87.49387, 31.02379)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 294 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.45 gal
24.42 L · about $24.43
Round trip
$48.85
12.9 gal · 48.84 L
Estimated CO2
57.3 kg one way
Round trip: 114.6 kg / 253 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $24.43 $48.85
Mid-grade $4.26 $27.47 $54.94
Premium $4.63 $29.83 $59.66
Diesel $5.42 $34.93 $69.85

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 Tuscaloosa and Atmore. The current time is 01:30:03.

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.