How far is Tuscaloosa, AL from Ballplay, AL?
The driving distance from Tuscaloosa, AL to Ballplay, AL is about 134.8 miles (217 km), with a travel time of about 02h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 117.1 miles (188.4 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 CST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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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 38m.
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.
Town in Alabama, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Tuscaloosa and Ballplay.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tuscaloosa and Ballplay.
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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
51.7 mi · 56 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 759: Gadsden
3019 ft · 52 sec
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Continue straight
4.4 mi · 5 min
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Continue on AL 759 East: East Gadsden
1.4 km · 2 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto George Wallace Drive
1.1 km · 52 sec · George Wallace Drive
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Continue on North Hood Avenue
1180 ft · 19 sec · North Hood Avenue
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Turn right onto East Meighan Boulevard
1.8 mi · 3 min · East Meighan Boulevard
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Turn left onto Piedmont Cutoff Highway
1.4 mi · 2 min · Piedmont Cutoff Highway
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Continue on Herman Nelson Highway
4.8 mi · 7 min · Herman Nelson Highway
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Turn left onto Alford Bend Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Alford Bend Road
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Turn right onto Main Street
2.2 mi · 4 min · Main Street
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Continue on County Highway 71
1078 ft · 20 sec · County Highway 71
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Continue on Centre Road
3.3 mi · 6 min · Centre Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Centre Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Tuscaloosa and Ballplay.
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 Sunny near Ballplay.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Tuscaloosa to Ballplay?
The road trip is about 134.8 miles (217 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?
Irondale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 67.4 miles from Tuscaloosa and 67.4 miles from Ballplay.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 117.1 miles (188.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.7 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:14 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.57 one way or $35.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Tuscaloosa and Sunny near Ballplay.
Stop Ideas Near Irondale
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 Irondale.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tuscaloosa and Ballplay. Straight-line distance: 117.06 mi (188.39 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 Ballplay
Ballplay is a place in Alabama, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 34.0587100, -85.8080200 |
| Altitude | 181 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ballplay (-85.80802, 34.05871)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 217 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 55m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 40m |
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 | $3.69 | $17.57 | $35.15 |
| Mid-grade | $4.17 | $19.87 | $39.74 |
| Premium | $4.58 | $21.82 | $43.63 |
| Diesel | $5.85 | $27.82 | $55.64 |
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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