How far is Tuscaloosa, AL from Carbon Hill, AL?

The driving distance from Tuscaloosa, AL to Carbon Hill, AL is about 58.7 miles (94.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 47.2 miles (75.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 45m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
58.73 mi
01h 22m
Flight
47.18 mi
75.93 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
47.18 mi
Kilometers
75.93 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
58.73 mi
Kilometers
94.52 km
Drive Time
01h 22m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Carbon Hill
Sun, May 24, 11:05 PM CDT
Return by in Tuscaloosa
Mon, May 25, 12:28 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Tuscaloosa
2026-05-24T21:42
Arrive Carbon Hill
Sun, May 24, 11:05 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:23 AM to 11:23 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:44 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
Berry
AL

Town in Alabama

From Tuscaloosa
29.4 mi
00h 41m
To Carbon Hill
29.3 mi
00h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Overnight

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, May 24 12:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 mph
Destination
81°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 24 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 mph

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Tuscaloosa and Carbon Hill.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    40 m · 12 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto University Boulevard

    90 m · 8 sec · University Boulevard

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Lurleen B Wallace Boulevard North

    1.6 km · 1 min · Lurleen B Wallace Boulevard North

  4. 4

    Turn left onto 10th Street

    929 ft · 43 sec · 10th Street

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Avenue

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Main Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    28.6 mi · 39 min

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    20.8 mi · 28 min

  8. 8

    Turn right

    59 m · 8 sec

  9. 9

    Turn slight right

    6.4 mi · 9 min

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Nauvoo Road

    1444 ft · 29 sec · Nauvoo Road

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Nauvoo Road

Car Route Details

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

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
11 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Main Avenue
50.8 mi · 86%
Lurleen B Wallace Boulevard North
0.99 mi · 2%
Nauvoo Road
0.27 mi
10th Street
0.18 mi
University Boulevard
0.06 mi
Longest Stretch

Main Avenue

Continue straight

28.6 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
01h 22m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.5 mi
47.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Berry
00h 41m from Tuscaloosa
Leave By
3:44 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Tuscaloosa and Showers And Thunderstorms near Carbon Hill.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Tuscaloosa to Carbon Hill?

The road trip is about 58.7 miles (94.5 km) and usually takes 01h 22m 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?

Berry is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29.4 miles from Tuscaloosa and 29.3 miles from Carbon Hill.

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

The direct path is about 47.2 miles (75.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.5 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 3:44 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.84 one way or $15.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Tuscaloosa and Showers And Thunderstorms near Carbon Hill.

Stop Ideas Near Berry

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

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

RAIL

Tuscaloosa

52 mi away
2105 Greensboro Ave
RAIL

Birmingham

75 mi away
1819 Morris Ave.
BUS

Brent, AL

88 mi away
10393 Alabama Highway 5
BUS

Marion, AL

117 mi away
26400 Alabama Highway 14

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Tuscaloosa and Carbon Hill. Straight-line distance: 47.18 mi (75.93 km).

Tuscaloosa

#1 Tuscaloosa

The most populous city in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama.

Population102,819
Coordinates33.2098400, -87.5691700
Altitude68
CountryUnited States
Carbon Hill

#2 Carbon Hill

City in Walker County, Alabama, United States

Population1,885
Coordinates33.8917700, -87.5261200
Altitude146
CountryUnited States
Start: Tuscaloosa (-87.56917, 33.20984)
End: Carbon Hill (-87.52612, 33.89177)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 95 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.07 gal
7.85 L · about $7.84
Round trip
$15.68
4.14 gal · 15.7 L
Estimated CO2
18.4 kg one way
Round trip: 36.8 kg / 81 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $7.84 $15.68
Mid-grade $4.26 $8.82 $17.63
Premium $4.63 $9.57 $19.15
Diesel $5.42 $11.21 $22.42

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 · May 25, 2026

There is no time difference between Tuscaloosa and Carbon Hill. The current time is 21:42:45.

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.