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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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 02h 01m.
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.
City in Hale County, Alabama, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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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.
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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
3.3 mi · 4 min
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Continue straight
1529 ft · 26 sec
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Continue straight
33.7 mi · 47 min
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Turn left onto State Street
1.5 km · 2 min · State Street
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Turn right
18.1 mi · 26 min
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Turn left onto North Street
875 ft · 26 sec · North Street
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Turn right onto East Avenue
1222 ft · 43 sec · East Avenue
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Turn left onto Washington Street
9 mi · 11 min · Washington Street
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Take the exit slight right
783 ft · 23 sec
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Turn right onto State Route 5
10.7 mi · 16 min · State Route 5
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Turn slight left
62 m · 9 sec
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Keep slight left
126 m · 18 sec
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Turn straight
4.2 mi · 7 min
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Turn left onto Dallas County 21
1301 ft · 1 min · Dallas County 21
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Turn left onto Dallas County 109
1.2 km · 3 min · Dallas County 109
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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.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
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.
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 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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Greensboro.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tuscaloosa and Brookwood. Straight-line distance: 63.17 mi (101.66 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 Brookwood
Town in Alabama, United States
| Population | 1,833 |
| Coordinates | 32.3206900, -87.3161100 |
| Altitude | 47 |
| Country | United States |
End: Brookwood (-87.31611, 32.32069)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 133 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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