How far is Tuscaloosa, AL from Bridgeport, AL?
The driving distance from Tuscaloosa, AL to Bridgeport, AL is about 203.4 miles (327.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 54m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 160.3 miles (257.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 48m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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 03h 54m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Tuscaloosa and Bridgeport.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tuscaloosa and Bridgeport.
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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
88.4 mi · 1 hr 35 min
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Take the exit slight right toward 35: Fort Payne, Rainsville
1323 ft · 34 sec
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Turn left onto Glenn Boulevard Southwest
3.8 mi · 5 min · Glenn Boulevard Southwest
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Continue on East Main Street
8.9 mi · 12 min · East Main Street
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Continue on Tammy Little Drive
12.6 mi · 17 min · Tammy Little Drive
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Take the ramp slight right toward US 72
1342 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left onto John T Reid Parkway
24.9 mi · 28 min · John T Reid Parkway
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Turn right onto County Road 94
1.4 mi · 3 min · County Road 94
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Turn left onto Lewis Payne Drive
847 ft · 23 sec · Lewis Payne Drive
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Continue on Broadway Avenue
2837 ft · 1 min · Broadway Avenue
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Turn right onto 7th Street
119 m · 15 sec · 7th Street
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Turn left onto Alabama Avenue
975 ft · 29 sec · Alabama Avenue
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Turn right onto Johnson Street
11 m · 2 sec · Johnson Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Johnson Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Tuscaloosa and Bridgeport.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 59 North
Keep slight left to continue on I 59 North: Gadsden
88.4 mi · 01h 35m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Tuscaloosa and Sunny near Bridgeport.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Tuscaloosa to Bridgeport?
The road trip is about 203.4 miles (327.3 km) and usually takes 03h 54m 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?
Steele is a useful midpoint, sitting about 101.7 miles from Tuscaloosa and 101.7 miles from Bridgeport.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 160.3 miles (257.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 43.1 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:12 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.15 one way or $54.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 63.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Tuscaloosa and Sunny near Bridgeport.
Stop Ideas Near Steele
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 Steele.
Anniston
Birmingham
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tuscaloosa and Bridgeport. Straight-line distance: 160.25 mi (257.9 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 Bridgeport
City in Jackson County, Alabama, United States
| Population | 2,272 |
| Coordinates | 34.9475800, -85.7144200 |
| Altitude | 205 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bridgeport (-85.71442, 34.94758)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 327 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 05m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 04m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 54m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 32m |
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 | $27.15 | $54.31 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $30.54 | $61.07 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $33.16 | $66.32 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $38.83 | $77.65 |
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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