How far is Tuscaloosa, AL from Flint City, AL?
The driving distance from Tuscaloosa, AL to Flint City, AL is about 130.6 miles (210.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 97.1 miles (156.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 56m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 28m.
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 Jefferson County, Alabama, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Tuscaloosa and Flint City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tuscaloosa and Flint City.
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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
52.9 mi · 57 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 65 North: Huntsville
45 m · 4 sec
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Continue on I 65 North: Huntsville
1027 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight right
63.9 mi · 1 hr 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Thompson Road
1570 ft · 38 sec
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Turn left onto East Thompson Road
1.4 mi · 2 min · East Thompson Road
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Turn right onto South 2nd Avenue
8.3 mi · 12 min · South 2nd Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 6th Avenue Southeast
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Tuscaloosa and Flint City.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
I 65 North
Merge slight right
63.9 mi · 01h 09m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Tuscaloosa and Showers And Thunderstorms near Flint City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Tuscaloosa to Flint City?
The road trip is about 130.6 miles (210.1 km) and usually takes 02h 28m 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?
Gardendale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 65.3 miles from Tuscaloosa and 65.2 miles from Flint City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 97.1 miles (156.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.5 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 1:34 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.46 one way or $34.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Tuscaloosa and Showers And Thunderstorms near Flint City.
Stop Ideas Near Gardendale
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Gardendale.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tuscaloosa and Flint City. Straight-line distance: 97.03 mi (156.15 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 Flint City
City in Morgan County, Alabama, United States of America
| Population | 1,033 |
| Coordinates | 34.5231500, -86.9702900 |
| Altitude | 184 |
| Country | United States |
End: Flint City (-86.97029, 34.52315)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 210 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 51m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 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 | $3.79 | $17.46 | $34.92 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $19.63 | $39.27 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $21.32 | $42.64 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $24.96 | $49.93 |
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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