How far is Tuscaloosa, AL from Brookwood, AL?

The driving distance from Tuscaloosa, AL to Brookwood, AL is about 82.9 miles (133.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 63.2 miles (101.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 02m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
82.86 mi
02h 01m
Flight
63.17 mi
101.66 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
63.17 mi
Kilometers
101.66 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
82.86 mi
Kilometers
133.35 km
Drive Time
02h 01m

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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 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brookwood
Wed, Apr 15, 12:42 AM CDT
Return by in Tuscaloosa
Wed, Apr 15, 2:43 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Tuscaloosa
2026-04-14T22:41
Arrive Brookwood
Wed, Apr 15, 12:42 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:01 AM to 12:01 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:28 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Tuscaloosa
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Greensboro
AL

City in Hale County, Alabama, United States

From Tuscaloosa
41.5 mi
01h 00m
To Brookwood
41.4 mi
01h 00m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Tonight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 9:00 PM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S
Destination
86°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 5:00 PM CDT
Wind
5 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    3.3 mi · 4 min

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    1529 ft · 26 sec

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    33.7 mi · 47 min

  8. 8

    Turn left onto State Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · State Street

  9. 9

    Turn right

    18.1 mi · 26 min

  10. 10

    Turn left onto North Street

    875 ft · 26 sec · North Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto East Avenue

    1222 ft · 43 sec · East Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Washington Street

    9 mi · 11 min · Washington Street

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right

    783 ft · 23 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right onto State Route 5

    10.7 mi · 16 min · State Route 5

  15. 15

    Turn slight left

    62 m · 9 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left

    126 m · 18 sec

  17. 17

    Turn straight

    4.2 mi · 7 min

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Dallas County 21

    1301 ft · 1 min · Dallas County 21

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Dallas County 109

    1.2 km · 3 min · Dallas County 109

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Dallas County 109

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Lurleen B Wallace Boulevard South
38.2 mi · 46%
State Route 5
10.7 mi · 13%
Washington Street
9.11 mi · 11%
State Street
0.93 mi · 1%
Dallas County 109
0.76 mi · 1%
Dallas County 21
0.25 mi
Longest Stretch

Lurleen B Wallace Boulevard South

Continue straight

33.7 mi · 00h 47m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 01m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.7 mi
63.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Greensboro
01h 00m from Tuscaloosa
Leave By
2:28 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Clear leaving Tuscaloosa and Sunny near Brookwood.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 82.9 miles (133.4 km) and usually takes 02h 01m 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?

Greensboro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 41.5 miles from Tuscaloosa and 41.4 miles from Brookwood.

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

The direct path is about 63.2 miles (101.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.7 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:28 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.06 one way or $22.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Tuscaloosa and Sunny near Brookwood.

Stop Ideas Near Greensboro

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

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

BUS

Marion, AL

27 mi away
26400 Alabama Highway 14
BUS

Brent, AL

49 mi away
10393 Alabama Highway 5
RAIL

Tuscaloosa

54 mi away
2105 Greensboro Ave
BUS

Selma, AL

63 mi away
434 Broad Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Tuscaloosa and Brookwood. Straight-line distance: 63.17 mi (101.66 km).

Tuscaloosa

#1 Tuscaloosa

The most populous city in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama.

Population102,819
Coordinates33.2098400, -87.5691700
Altitude68
CountryUnited States
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#2 Brookwood

Town in Alabama, United States

Population1,833
Coordinates32.3206900, -87.3161100
Altitude47
CountryUnited States
Start: Tuscaloosa (-87.56917, 33.20984)
End: Brookwood (-87.31611, 32.32069)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 133 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.92 gal
11.07 L · about $11.06
Round trip
$22.12
5.84 gal · 22.14 L
Estimated CO2
26 kg one way
Round trip: 51.9 kg / 114 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $11.06 $22.12
Mid-grade $4.26 $12.44 $24.87
Premium $4.63 $13.50 $27.01
Diesel $5.42 $15.81 $31.62

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 Brookwood. The current time is 22:41:20.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.