How far is Tuscaloosa, AL from Brewton, AL?

The driving distance from Tuscaloosa, AL to Brewton, AL is about 202.1 miles (325.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 148.3 miles (238.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 24m 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
202.14 mi
04h 12m
Flight
148.3 mi
238.66 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
148.3 mi
Kilometers
238.66 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
202.14 mi
Kilometers
325.31 km
Drive Time
04h 12m

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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 04h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brewton
Wed, Apr 15, 6:02 AM CDT
Return by in Tuscaloosa
Wed, Apr 15, 10:14 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Tuscaloosa
2026-04-15T01:49
Arrive Brewton
Wed, Apr 15, 6:02 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:12 AM to 12:12 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
8:36 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
Montgomery
AL

The capital of Alabama.

From Tuscaloosa
101.2 mi
02h 06m
To Brewton
101 mi
02h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S
Destination
87°F
Wednesday

Areas Of Fog then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    2.4 mi · 3 min

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Skyland Boulevard East

    1515 ft · 33 sec · Skyland Boulevard East

  7. 7

    Turn slight right

    68 m · 9 sec

  8. 8

    Turn slight right onto Old Montgomery Highway

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Old Montgomery Highway

  9. 9

    Turn right onto McFarland Boulevard East

    86.8 mi · 1 hr 52 min · McFarland Boulevard East

  10. 10

    Turn right onto South Memorial Drive

    2 mi · 3 min · South Memorial Drive

  11. 11

    Continue on Birmingham Highway

    3.7 mi · 5 min · Birmingham Highway

  12. 12

    Turn right onto West Boulevard

    4.6 mi · 7 min · West Boulevard

  13. 13

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 65, US 80

    1749 ft · 43 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    74.7 mi · 1 hr 20 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward US 84: Evergreen, Monroeville

    897 ft · 23 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left

    30 m · 8 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left

    1.2 km · 50 sec

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Conecuh County 58

    716 ft · 10 sec · Conecuh County 58

  19. 19

    Turn straight

    23.4 mi · 35 min

  20. 20

    Turn sharp right onto Belleville Avenue

    31 m · 8 sec · Belleville Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Bob Teller Drive

    54 m · 8 sec · Bob Teller Drive

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Bob Teller Drive

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
McFarland Boulevard East
86.8 mi · 43%
I 65
75.1 mi · 37%
West Boulevard
4.58 mi · 2%
Birmingham Highway
3.71 mi · 2%
Lurleen B Wallace Boulevard South
3.28 mi · 2%
South Memorial Drive
1.95 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

McFarland Boulevard East

Turn right onto McFarland Boulevard East

86.8 mi · 01h 52m

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
04h 12m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+53.8 mi
148.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Montgomery
02h 06m from Tuscaloosa
Leave By
8:36 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Tuscaloosa and Areas Of Fog then Mostly Sunny near Brewton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 202.1 miles (325.3 km) and usually takes 04h 12m 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?

Montgomery is a useful midpoint, sitting about 101.2 miles from Tuscaloosa and 101 miles from Brewton.

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

The direct path is about 148.3 miles (238.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 53.8 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 8:36 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.00 one way or $54.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 63.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Tuscaloosa and Areas Of Fog then Mostly Sunny near Brewton.

Stop Ideas Near Montgomery

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

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

BUS

Montgomery, AL

5 mi away
950 West South Boulevard
BUS

Selma, AL

68 mi away
434 Broad Street
BUS

Marion, AL

100 mi away
26400 Alabama Highway 14
BUS

Camden, AL

101 mi away
8 Claiborne Street \r\n8 Claiborne Street \r\n

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Tuscaloosa and Brewton. Straight-line distance: 148.3 mi (238.66 km).

Tuscaloosa

#1 Tuscaloosa

The most populous city in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama.

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

#2 Brewton

City in Escambia County, Alabama, United States

Population5,141
Coordinates31.1051800, -87.0721900
Altitude25
CountryUnited States
Start: Tuscaloosa (-87.56917, 33.20984)
End: Brewton (-87.07219, 31.10518)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 325 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.13 gal
27 L · about $27.00
Round trip
$54.00
14.26 gal · 54 L
Estimated CO2
63.4 kg one way
Round trip: 126.7 kg / 279 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $27.00 $54.00
Mid-grade $4.26 $30.37 $60.73
Premium $4.63 $32.98 $65.95
Diesel $5.42 $38.61 $77.22

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Tuscaloosa and Brewton. The current time is 01:49:46.

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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.