How far is Tuscaloosa, AL from Cherokee, AL?
The driving distance from Tuscaloosa, AL to Cherokee, AL is about 133.5 miles (214.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 02m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 109.4 miles (176 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 04m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 02m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Town in Winston County, Alabama, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Tuscaloosa and Cherokee.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tuscaloosa and Cherokee.
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Start on the route
40 m · 12 sec
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Turn right onto University Boulevard
90 m · 8 sec · University Boulevard
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Turn right onto Lurleen B Wallace Boulevard North
1.6 km · 1 min · Lurleen B Wallace Boulevard North
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Turn left onto 10th Street
929 ft · 43 sec · 10th Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Avenue
1.4 mi · 3 min · Main Avenue
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Continue straight
28.6 mi · 39 min
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Continue straight
32.8 mi · 46 min
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Continue straight
2501 ft · 43 sec
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Continue straight
50.8 mi · 1 hr 8 min
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Turn left onto Wheeler Highway
18 mi · 22 min · Wheeler Highway
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Turn right onto Main Street
984 ft · 45 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto 2nd Street
10 m · 2 sec · 2nd Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 2nd Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Tuscaloosa and Cherokee.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Main Avenue
Continue straight
50.8 mi · 01h 08m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Tuscaloosa and Sunny near Cherokee.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Tuscaloosa to Cherokee?
The road trip is about 133.5 miles (214.9 km) and usually takes 03h 02m 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?
Natural Bridge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 66.9 miles from Tuscaloosa and 66.7 miles from Cherokee.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 109.4 miles (176 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.1 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:56 AM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.28 one way or $34.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Tuscaloosa and Sunny near Cherokee.
Stop Ideas Near Natural Bridge
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 Natural Bridge.
Birmingham
Tuscaloosa
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tuscaloosa and Cherokee. Straight-line distance: 109.37 mi (176.02 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 Cherokee
Town in Alabama, United States
| Population | 999 |
| Coordinates | 34.7570300, -87.9728100 |
| Altitude | 163 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cherokee (-87.97281, 34.75703)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 215 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 40m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 54m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 39m |
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 | $3.67 | $17.28 | $34.55 |
| Mid-grade | $4.15 | $19.57 | $39.13 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $21.45 | $42.90 |
| Diesel | $5.82 | $27.42 | $54.84 |
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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