How far is Tuscaloosa, AL from Camden, AL?
The driving distance from Tuscaloosa, AL to Camden, AL is about 104.8 miles (168.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 85.7 miles (138 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 11m 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 35m.
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.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Tuscaloosa and Camden.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tuscaloosa and Camden.
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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
10.8 mi · 16 min · State Route 5
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Continue on Jefferson Davis Highway
4.3 mi · 6 min · Jefferson Davis Highway
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Continue on State Route 5
4.1 mi · 6 min · State Route 5
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Turn right
2139 ft · 1 min
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Turn left onto State Route 28
18.3 mi · 32 min · State Route 28
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Turn right onto Planters Street
75 m · 16 sec · Planters Street
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Turn left onto Union Street
51 m · 7 sec · Union Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Union Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Tuscaloosa and Camden.
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 Sunny leaving Tuscaloosa and Partly Sunny near Camden.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Tuscaloosa to Camden?
The road trip is about 104.8 miles (168.7 km) and usually takes 02h 35m 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?
Newbern is a useful midpoint, sitting about 52.5 miles from Tuscaloosa and 52.3 miles from Camden.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 85.7 miles (138 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.1 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 1:18 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.01 one way or $28.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Tuscaloosa and Partly Sunny near Camden.
Stop Ideas Near Newbern
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tuscaloosa and Camden. Straight-line distance: 85.76 mi (138.02 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 Camden
City in Wilcox County, Alabama, United States
| Population | 1,694 |
| Coordinates | 31.9909800, -87.2905500 |
| Altitude | 64 |
| Country | United States |
End: Camden (-87.29055, 31.99098)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 169 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 05m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 44m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 18m |
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 | $14.01 | $28.02 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $15.76 | $31.52 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $17.11 | $34.23 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $20.04 | $40.07 |
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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