How far is Tuscaloosa, AL from Fairfield, AL?
The driving distance from Tuscaloosa, AL to Fairfield, AL is about 50.8 miles (81.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 57m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 42.4 miles (68.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 55m 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 00h 57m.
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.
City in Bibb County, Alabama, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Tuscaloosa and Fairfield.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tuscaloosa and Fairfield.
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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
46.4 mi · 50 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Valley Road, Fairfield
925 ft · 23 sec
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Continue on East J Oliver Boulevard
147 m · 10 sec · East J Oliver Boulevard
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Turn slight right onto Valley Road
957 ft · 21 sec · Valley Road
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Turn right onto 52nd Street
97 m · 19 sec · 52nd Street
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Turn left onto 52nd Street
1163 ft · 51 sec · 52nd Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 52nd Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Tuscaloosa and Fairfield.
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
Merge slight left
46.4 mi · 00h 50m
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.
Sunny leaving Tuscaloosa and Sunny near Fairfield.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Tuscaloosa to Fairfield?
The road trip is about 50.8 miles (81.7 km) and usually takes 00h 57m 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?
North Bibb is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.4 miles from Tuscaloosa and 25.4 miles from Fairfield.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 42.4 miles (68.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.4 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 4:34 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.08 one way or $14.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Tuscaloosa and Sunny near Fairfield.
Stop Ideas Near North Bibb
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 North Bibb.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tuscaloosa and Fairfield. Straight-line distance: 42.46 mi (68.33 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 Fairfield
Fairfield is a place in Alabama, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 33.4859400, -86.9119400 |
| Altitude | 171 |
| Country | United States |
End: Fairfield (-86.91194, 33.48594)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 82 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 37m |
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 | $3.95 | $7.08 | $14.16 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $7.93 | $15.86 |
| Premium | $4.84 | $8.65 | $17.31 |
| Diesel | $5.93 | $10.62 | $21.24 |
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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