How far is Tuscaloosa, AL from Bear Creek, AL?
The driving distance from Tuscaloosa, AL to Bear Creek, AL is about 114.5 miles (184.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 100.4 miles (161.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 46m 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.
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 53m.
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 Winston County, Alabama, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Tuscaloosa and Bear Creek.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tuscaloosa and Bear Creek.
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Start on the route
40 m · 12 sec
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Turn right onto University Boulevard
90 m · 8 sec · University Boulevard
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Turn right onto Lurleen B Wallace Boulevard North
1.6 km · 1 min · Lurleen B Wallace Boulevard North
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Turn left onto 10th Street
929 ft · 43 sec · 10th Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Avenue
1.4 mi · 3 min · Main Avenue
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Continue straight
28.6 mi · 39 min
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Continue straight
32.8 mi · 46 min
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Continue straight
2501 ft · 43 sec
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Continue straight
42.6 mi · 59 min
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Turn slight left onto Colburn Mt Road
39 m · 6 sec · Colburn Mt Road
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Continue on Hickory Avenue
1774 ft · 1 min · Hickory Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Jackson Highway
1.1 km · 2 min · Jackson Highway
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Continue on Woodmont Drive
2686 ft · 1 min · Woodmont Drive
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Keep slight left to continue on Woodmont Drive
2.3 mi · 6 min · Woodmont Drive
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Turn left onto Co Farm Road
2.9 mi · 11 min · Co Farm Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Underwood Mountain Road
2427 ft · 1 min · Underwood Mountain Road
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Turn sharp right
24 m · 4 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Tuscaloosa and Bear Creek.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Main Avenue
Continue straight
42.6 mi · 00h 59m
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 Clear leaving Tuscaloosa and Sunny near Bear Creek.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Tuscaloosa to Bear Creek?
The road trip is about 114.5 miles (184.2 km) and usually takes 02h 53m 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?
Lynn is a useful midpoint, sitting about 57.4 miles from Tuscaloosa and 57.2 miles from Bear Creek.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 100.4 miles (161.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.1 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 12:44 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.30 one way or $30.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Tuscaloosa and Sunny near Bear Creek.
Stop Ideas Near Lynn
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 Lynn.
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Tuscaloosa
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tuscaloosa and Bear Creek. Straight-line distance: 100.39 mi (161.57 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 Bear Creek
Town in Marion County, Alabama, USA
| Population | 1,061 |
| Coordinates | 34.6564800, -87.7333600 |
| Altitude | 159 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bear Creek (-87.73336, 34.65648)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 184 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 51m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 54m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 38m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 25m |
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 | $15.30 | $30.60 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $17.21 | $34.41 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $18.69 | $37.37 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $21.88 | $43.75 |
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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