How far is Tuscaloosa, AL from Falkville, AL?

The driving distance from Tuscaloosa, AL to Falkville, AL is about 117.9 miles (189.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 88.6 miles (142.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 23m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
117.91 mi
02h 11m
Flight
88.58 mi
142.56 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
88.58 mi
Kilometers
142.56 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
117.91 mi
Kilometers
189.76 km
Drive Time
02h 11m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Falkville
Wed, May 6, 10:38 PM CDT
Return by in Tuscaloosa
Thu, May 7, 12:49 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Tuscaloosa
2026-05-06T20:26
Arrive Falkville
Wed, May 6, 10:38 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:12 AM to 12:12 PM CDT

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

Leave by
2:06 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
Birmingham
AL

The most populous city in Alabama.

From Tuscaloosa
59 mi
01h 05m
To Falkville
58.9 mi
01h 05m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
This Afternoon

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, May 6 2:00 PM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
78°F
Wednesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, May 6 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1.7 mi · 2 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right

    772 ft · 19 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    1.2 km · 2 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    52.9 mi · 57 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight left toward I 65 North: Huntsville

    45 m · 4 sec

  10. 10

    Continue on I 65 North: Huntsville

    1027 ft · 25 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight right

    57 mi · 1 hr 2 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 31: Lacon, Vinemont

    1364 ft · 33 sec

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn left onto 2nd Avenue

    3.9 mi · 6 min · 2nd Avenue

  14. 14

    Continue on 2nd Avenue

    48 m · 11 sec · 2nd Avenue

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 2nd Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
15 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 65 North
57.3 mi · 49%
Lurleen B Wallace Boulevard South
56.3 mi · 48%
2nd Avenue
3.88 mi · 3%
US 31
0.26 mi
University Boulevard
0.14 mi
Longest Stretch

I 65 North

Merge slight right

57 mi · 01h 02m

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
02h 11m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+29.3 mi
88.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Birmingham
01h 05m from Tuscaloosa
Leave By
2:06 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Tuscaloosa and Showers And Thunderstorms near Falkville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 117.9 miles (189.8 km) and usually takes 02h 11m 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?

Birmingham is a useful midpoint, sitting about 59 miles from Tuscaloosa and 58.9 miles from Falkville.

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

The direct path is about 88.6 miles (142.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.3 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 2:06 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.75 one way or $31.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Birmingham

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

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

RAIL

Birmingham

1 mi away
1819 Morris Ave.
BUS

Brent, AL

71 mi away
10393 Alabama Highway 5
RAIL

Tuscaloosa

79 mi away
2105 Greensboro Ave
RAIL

Anniston

91 mi away
126 West 4th St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Tuscaloosa and Falkville. Straight-line distance: 88.58 mi (142.56 km).

Tuscaloosa

#1 Tuscaloosa

The most populous city in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama.

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

#2 Falkville

Town of the United States

Population1,256
Coordinates34.3684300, -86.9086200
Altitude184
CountryUnited States
Start: Tuscaloosa (-87.56917, 33.20984)
End: Falkville (-86.90862, 34.36843)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 190 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.16 gal
15.75 L · about $15.75
Round trip
$31.51
8.32 gal · 31.5 L
Estimated CO2
37 kg one way
Round trip: 73.9 kg / 163 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $15.75 $31.51
Mid-grade $4.26 $17.72 $35.43
Premium $4.63 $19.24 $38.48
Diesel $5.42 $22.53 $45.05

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 07, 2026

There is no time difference between Tuscaloosa and Falkville. The current time is 20:26:28.

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.