How far is Tuscaloosa, AL from Brookside, AL?
The driving distance from Tuscaloosa, AL to Brookside, AL is about 63.4 miles (102.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 47.8 miles (77 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 43m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 21m.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Tuscaloosa and Brookside.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tuscaloosa and Brookside.
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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
47.5 mi · 51 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Lloyd Noland Parkway
812 ft · 20 sec
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Turn left onto Lloyd Noland Parkway
1422 ft · 40 sec · Lloyd Noland Parkway
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Continue on Avenue E
1.1 mi · 3 min · Avenue E
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Turn left onto 20th Street Ensley
1155 ft · 29 sec · 20th Street Ensley
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Continue on Birmingport Road
1.6 km · 2 min · Birmingport Road
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Turn right onto Adamsville Ensley Road
4.8 mi · 9 min · Adamsville Ensley Road
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Continue on Hillcrest Road
2.7 mi · 5 min · Hillcrest Road
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Turn left onto Cherry Avenue
2971 ft · 1 min · Cherry Avenue
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Turn right onto Brookside - Cardiff Road
1874 ft · 52 sec · Brookside - Cardiff Road
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Keep slight right to continue on Main Street
1.1 mi · 3 min · Main Street
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Turn right onto Price Street
3 m · 1 sec · Price Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Price Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Tuscaloosa and Brookside.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Lurleen B Wallace Boulevard South
Merge slight left
47.5 mi · 00h 51m
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.
Sunny leaving Tuscaloosa and Sunny near Brookside.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Tuscaloosa to Brookside?
The road trip is about 63.4 miles (102.1 km) and usually takes 01h 21m 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?
Lake View is a useful midpoint, sitting about 31.7 miles from Tuscaloosa and 31.8 miles from Brookside.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 47.8 miles (77 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.6 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 3:46 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.48 one way or $16.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Tuscaloosa and Sunny near Brookside.
Stop Ideas Near Lake View
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 Lake View.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tuscaloosa and Brookside. Straight-line distance: 47.86 mi (77.02 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 Brookside
Town in Alabama
| Population | 1,323 |
| Coordinates | 33.6378800, -86.9166600 |
| Altitude | 110 |
| Country | United States |
End: Brookside (-86.91666, 33.63788)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 102 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 06m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 47m |
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 | $8.48 | $16.97 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $9.54 | $19.08 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $10.36 | $20.72 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $12.13 | $24.26 |
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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