How far is Tuscaloosa, AL from Attalla, AL?
The driving distance from Tuscaloosa, AL to Attalla, AL is about 115.8 miles (186.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 09m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 102 miles (164.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 19m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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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 09m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
The most populous city in Alabama.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Tuscaloosa and Attalla.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tuscaloosa and Attalla.
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Start on the route
40 m · 12 sec
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Turn right onto University Boulevard
718 ft · 22 sec · University Boulevard
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Turn left onto Lurleen B Wallace Boulevard South
2802 ft · 1 min · Lurleen B Wallace Boulevard South
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Continue straight
1785 ft · 25 sec
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Continue straight
1.7 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right
772 ft · 19 sec
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Keep slight left
1.2 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
58.2 mi · 1 hr 4 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 59 North: Gadsden
52.7 mi · 57 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 278, US 431: Attalla, Gadsden
1853 ft · 54 sec
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Turn left onto 5th Avenue Northeast
1.4 km · 2 min · 5th Avenue Northeast
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Turn left onto 3rd Street Northwest
29 m · 2 sec · 3rd Street Northwest
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 3rd Street Northwest
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Tuscaloosa and Attalla.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
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.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Tuscaloosa and Mostly Sunny near Attalla.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Tuscaloosa to Attalla?
The road trip is about 115.8 miles (186.4 km) and usually takes 02h 09m 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?
Birmingham is a useful midpoint, sitting about 57.9 miles from Tuscaloosa and 57.9 miles from Attalla.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 102 miles (164.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:10 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.49 one way or $30.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Tuscaloosa and Mostly Sunny near Attalla.
Stop Ideas Near Birmingham
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Birmingham.
Birmingham
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Tuscaloosa
Anniston
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tuscaloosa and Attalla. Straight-line distance: 102 mi (164.15 km).
#1 Tuscaloosa
The most populous city in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama.
| Population | 102,819 |
| Coordinates | 33.2098400, -87.5691700 |
| Altitude | 68 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Attalla
City in Etowah County, Alabama, USA
| Population | 5,832 |
| Coordinates | 34.0217600, -86.0885900 |
| Altitude | 167 |
| Country | United States |
End: Attalla (-86.08859, 34.02176)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 186 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 53m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 55m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 39m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 26m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.79 | $15.49 | $30.98 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $17.42 | $34.84 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $18.92 | $37.83 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $22.15 | $44.29 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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