How far is Tuscaloosa, AL from Choccolocco, AL?
The driving distance from Tuscaloosa, AL to Choccolocco, AL is about 124.9 miles (201 km), with a travel time of about 02h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 112 miles (180.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 42m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST.
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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 21m.
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.
Town in Alabama, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Tuscaloosa and Choccolocco.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tuscaloosa and Choccolocco.
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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
1.7 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right
772 ft · 19 sec
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Keep slight left
1.2 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
34.2 mi · 37 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 459 North: Gadsden, Atlanta
2902 ft · 1 min
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Continue on John M. Harbert III Freeway
28.5 mi · 31 min · John M. Harbert III Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 20: Birmingham, Atlanta
883 ft · 17 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 20 East: Atlanta
3180 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
50.6 mi · 54 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 431 North: Oxford, Anniston
1097 ft · 24 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 431 North: Oxford, Anniston
62 m · 13 sec
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Turn left onto Leon Smith Parkway
1170 ft · 26 sec · Leon Smith Parkway
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Take the exit right
726 ft · 25 sec
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Turn right
2 mi · 3 min
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Turn left onto DeArmanville Road
2426 ft · 46 sec · DeArmanville Road
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Keep slight right to continue on DeArmanville Road
2 mi · 4 min · DeArmanville Road
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Continue on Old Choccolocco Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Old Choccolocco Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Old Choccolocco Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Tuscaloosa and Choccolocco.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 20 East
Merge slight left
50.6 mi · 00h 54m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Tuscaloosa and Partly Sunny near Choccolocco.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Tuscaloosa to Choccolocco?
The road trip is about 124.9 miles (201 km) and usually takes 02h 21m 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?
Irondale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 62.4 miles from Tuscaloosa and 62.5 miles from Choccolocco.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 112 miles (180.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.9 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:48 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.18 one way or $32.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Tuscaloosa and Partly Sunny near Choccolocco.
Stop Ideas Near Irondale
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 Irondale.
Birmingham
Brent, AL
Anniston
Tuscaloosa
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tuscaloosa and Choccolocco. Straight-line distance: 111.96 mi (180.18 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 Choccolocco
Choccolocco is a place in Alabama, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 33.6592700, -85.7035700 |
| Altitude | 207 |
| Country | United States |
End: Choccolocco (-85.70357, 33.65927)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 201 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 04m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 47m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 33m |
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 | $16.18 | $32.35 |
| Mid-grade | $4.15 | $18.32 | $36.64 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $20.08 | $40.17 |
| Diesel | $5.82 | $25.68 | $51.35 |
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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