How far is Tuscaloosa, AL from Eufaula, AL?

The driving distance from Tuscaloosa, AL to Eufaula, AL is about 188.8 miles (303.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 168 miles (270.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 30m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
188.82 mi
04h 15m
Flight
167.99 mi
270.36 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
167.99 mi
Kilometers
270.36 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
188.82 mi
Kilometers
303.88 km
Drive Time
04h 15m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Eufaula
Sat, May 2, 5:41 PM CDT
Return by in Tuscaloosa
Sat, May 2, 9:56 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Tuscaloosa
2026-05-02T13:26
Arrive Eufaula
Sat, May 2, 5:41 PM CDT
Route Timing
04h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:15 AM to 12:15 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:30 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Tuscaloosa
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Prattville
AL

City in Alabama, United States of America

From Tuscaloosa
94.4 mi
02h 07m
To Eufaula
94.4 mi
02h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Saturday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph N
Destination
67°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    2.4 mi · 3 min

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Skyland Boulevard East

    1515 ft · 33 sec · Skyland Boulevard East

  7. 7

    Turn slight right

    68 m · 9 sec

  8. 8

    Turn slight right onto Old Montgomery Highway

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Old Montgomery Highway

  9. 9

    Turn right onto McFarland Boulevard East

    86.8 mi · 1 hr 52 min · McFarland Boulevard East

  10. 10

    Turn right onto South Memorial Drive

    2 mi · 3 min · South Memorial Drive

  11. 11

    Continue on Birmingham Highway

    3.7 mi · 5 min · Birmingham Highway

  12. 12

    Turn right onto West Boulevard

    10.1 mi · 15 min · West Boulevard

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Troy Highway

    12.4 mi · 16 min · Troy Highway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight left toward US 82 East: Union Springs

    27.2 mi · 37 min

  15. 15

    Turn slight right

    1780 ft · 59 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Martin Luther King Boulevard

    1013 ft · 33 sec · Martin Luther King Boulevard

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Conecuh Avenue West

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Conecuh Avenue West

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    37.3 mi · 50 min

  19. 19

    Take the ramp straight

    65 m · 8 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto North Eufaula Avenue

    1.4 mi · 4 min · North Eufaula Avenue

  21. 21

    Continue on South Eufaula Avenue

    670 ft · 28 sec · South Eufaula Avenue

  22. 22

    Continue on South Eufaula Avenue

    633 ft · 31 sec · South Eufaula Avenue

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Eufaula Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
23 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
McFarland Boulevard East
86.8 mi · 46%
Conecuh Avenue West
38.8 mi · 21%
US 82 East
27.2 mi · 14%
Troy Highway
12.4 mi · 7%
West Boulevard
10.1 mi · 5%
Birmingham Highway
3.71 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

McFarland Boulevard East

Turn right onto McFarland Boulevard East

86.8 mi · 01h 52m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
04h 15m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.8 mi
168 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Prattville
02h 07m from Tuscaloosa
Leave By
8:30 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Tuscaloosa and Showers And Thunderstorms near Eufaula.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 188.8 miles (303.9 km) and usually takes 04h 15m 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?

Prattville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 94.4 miles from Tuscaloosa and 94.4 miles from Eufaula.

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

The direct path is about 168 miles (270.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.8 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:30 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.22 one way or $50.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 59.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Tuscaloosa and Showers And Thunderstorms near Eufaula.

Stop Ideas Near Prattville

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

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

BUS

Montgomery, AL

20 mi away
950 West South Boulevard
BUS

Selma, AL

53 mi away
434 Broad Street
BUS

Marion, AL

82 mi away
26400 Alabama Highway 14
BUS

Brent, AL

86 mi away
10393 Alabama Highway 5

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Tuscaloosa and Eufaula. Straight-line distance: 167.99 mi (270.36 km).

Tuscaloosa

#1 Tuscaloosa

The most populous city in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama.

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

#2 Eufaula

City in Alabama

Population11,621
Coordinates31.8912700, -85.1454900
Altitude80
CountryUnited States
Start: Tuscaloosa (-87.56917, 33.20984)
End: Eufaula (-85.14549, 31.89127)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 304 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.66 gal
25.22 L · about $25.22
Round trip
$50.44
13.32 gal · 50.44 L
Estimated CO2
59.2 kg one way
Round trip: 118.4 kg / 261 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $25.22 $50.44
Mid-grade $4.26 $28.36 $56.73
Premium $4.63 $30.80 $61.61
Diesel $5.42 $36.06 $72.13

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 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Tuscaloosa and Eufaula. The current time is 13:26:30.

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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.