How far is Tuscaloosa, AL from Brundidge, AL?

The driving distance from Tuscaloosa, AL to Brundidge, AL is about 161.4 miles (259.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 145 miles (233.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 00m 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
161.46 mi
03h 30m
Flight
145.04 mi
233.42 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
145.04 mi
Kilometers
233.42 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
161.46 mi
Kilometers
259.84 km
Drive Time
03h 30m

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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 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brundidge
Wed, Apr 15, 2:09 AM CDT
Return by in Tuscaloosa
Wed, Apr 15, 5:40 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Tuscaloosa
2026-04-14T22:39
Arrive Brundidge
Wed, Apr 15, 2:09 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:30 AM to 11:30 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:00 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
Autaugaville
AL

Town in Autauga County, Alabama, USA

From Tuscaloosa
80.8 mi
01h 45m
To Brundidge
80.7 mi
01h 45m

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
85°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 4:00 PM CDT
Wind
5 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    10.1 mi · 15 min · West Boulevard

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Troy Highway

    34.7 mi · 41 min · Troy Highway

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    7.7 mi · 10 min

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    546 ft · 9 sec

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    2 mi · 4 min

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    7.6 mi · 11 min

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    2549 ft · 44 sec

  19. 19

    Turn left onto South A. Graham Boulevard

    3172 ft · 54 sec · South A. Graham Boulevard

  20. 20

    Continue on South A Graham Boulevard

    1498 ft · 25 sec · South A Graham Boulevard

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South A Graham Boulevard

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
McFarland Boulevard East
86.8 mi · 54%
Troy Highway
52.5 mi · 33%
West Boulevard
10.1 mi · 6%
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
03h 30m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.4 mi
145 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Autaugaville
01h 45m from Tuscaloosa
Leave By
10:00 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Clear leaving Tuscaloosa and Sunny near Brundidge.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 161.4 miles (259.8 km) and usually takes 03h 30m 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?

Autaugaville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 80.8 miles from Tuscaloosa and 80.7 miles from Brundidge.

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

The direct path is about 145 miles (233.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.4 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 10:00 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.59 one way or $43.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Autaugaville

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

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

BUS

Montgomery, AL

33 mi away
950 West South Boulevard
BUS

Selma, AL

35 mi away
434 Broad Street
BUS

Marion, AL

66 mi away
26400 Alabama Highway 14
BUS

Brent, AL

76 mi away
10393 Alabama Highway 5

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Tuscaloosa and Brundidge. Straight-line distance: 145.04 mi (233.42 km).

Tuscaloosa

#1 Tuscaloosa

The most populous city in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama.

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

#2 Brundidge

City in Pike County, Alabama, United States

Population1,872
Coordinates31.7201600, -85.8160600
Altitude144
CountryUnited States
Start: Tuscaloosa (-87.56917, 33.20984)
End: Brundidge (-85.81606, 31.72016)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 260 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 00m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.7 gal
21.57 L · about $21.59
Round trip
$43.17
11.4 gal · 43.14 L
Estimated CO2
50.7 kg one way
Round trip: 101.3 kg / 223 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $21.59 $43.17
Mid-grade $4.26 $24.28 $48.55
Premium $4.63 $26.36 $52.73
Diesel $5.42 $30.87 $61.73

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 Brundidge. The current time is 22:39:34.

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.