How far is Tuscaloosa, AL from Bynum, AL?

The driving distance from Tuscaloosa, AL to Bynum, AL is about 109.4 miles (176.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 96.9 miles (155.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 07m 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
109.44 mi
02h 03m
Flight
96.84 mi
155.85 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
96.84 mi
Kilometers
155.85 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
109.44 mi
Kilometers
176.13 km
Drive Time
02h 03m

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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 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bynum
Wed, Apr 15, 12:43 AM CDT
Return by in Tuscaloosa
Wed, Apr 15, 2:46 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 Bynum
Wed, Apr 15, 12:43 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:04 AM to 12:04 PM CDT

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

Leave by
2:22 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
Hoover
AL

The most populous city in Jefferson County, Alabama.

From Tuscaloosa
54.7 mi
01h 01m
To Bynum
54.8 mi
01h 01m

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
83°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1.7 mi · 2 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right

    772 ft · 19 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    1.2 km · 2 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    34.2 mi · 37 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 459 North: Gadsden, Atlanta

    2902 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Continue on John M. Harbert III Freeway

    28.5 mi · 31 min · John M. Harbert III Freeway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 20: Birmingham, Atlanta

    883 ft · 17 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 20 East: Atlanta

    3180 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    36.3 mi · 39 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward Eastaboga

    1068 ft · 37 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Eastaboga Road

    159 m · 10 sec · Eastaboga Road

  16. 16

    Continue on John N Wills Avenue

    1.4 mi · 2 min · John N Wills Avenue

  17. 17

    Continue on Mudd Street

    1023 ft · 22 sec · Mudd Street

  18. 18

    Turn right

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  19. 19

    Turn slight left onto Bynum Boulevard

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Bynum Boulevard

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Bynum Boulevard

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
20 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Lurleen B Wallace Boulevard South
37.6 mi · 34%
I 20 East
36.9 mi · 34%
John M. Harbert III Freeway
28.5 mi · 26%
Bynum Boulevard
2.11 mi · 2%
John N Wills Avenue
1.35 mi · 1%
I 459 North
0.55 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 20 East

Merge slight left

36.3 mi · 00h 39m

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 03m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.5 mi
96.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hoover
01h 01m from Tuscaloosa
Leave By
2:22 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Clear leaving Tuscaloosa and Sunny near Bynum.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 109.4 miles (176.1 km) and usually takes 02h 03m 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?

Hoover is a useful midpoint, sitting about 54.7 miles from Tuscaloosa and 54.8 miles from Bynum.

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

The direct path is about 96.9 miles (155.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.5 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 2:22 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.62 one way or $29.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Hoover

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

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

RAIL

Birmingham

12 mi away
1819 Morris Ave.
BUS

Brent, AL

60 mi away
10393 Alabama Highway 5
RAIL

Tuscaloosa

74 mi away
2105 Greensboro Ave
RAIL

Anniston

95 mi away
126 West 4th St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Tuscaloosa and Bynum. Straight-line distance: 96.84 mi (155.85 km).

Tuscaloosa

#1 Tuscaloosa

The most populous city in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama.

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

#2 Bynum

Unincorporated community

Population1,795
Coordinates33.6131600, -85.9610800
Altitude182
CountryUnited States
Start: Tuscaloosa (-87.56917, 33.20984)
End: Bynum (-85.96108, 33.61316)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 176 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.86 gal
14.62 L · about $14.62
Round trip
$29.24
7.72 gal · 29.24 L
Estimated CO2
34.3 kg one way
Round trip: 68.6 kg / 151 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $14.62 $29.24
Mid-grade $4.26 $16.44 $32.88
Premium $4.63 $17.85 $35.71
Diesel $5.42 $20.90 $41.80

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 Bynum. 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.