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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
130.56 mi
02h 28m
Flight
97.03 mi
156.15 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
97.03 mi
Kilometers
156.15 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
130.56 mi
Kilometers
210.11 km
Drive Time
02h 28m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Flint City
Wed, May 6, 10:51 PM CDT
Return by in Tuscaloosa
Thu, May 7, 1:19 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Tuscaloosa
2026-05-06T20:23
Arrive Flint City
Wed, May 6, 10:51 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:28 AM to 12:28 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:34 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
Gardendale
AL

City in Jefferson County, Alabama, United States

From Tuscaloosa
65.3 mi
01h 14m
To Flint City
65.2 mi
01h 14m

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
74°F
This Afternoon

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, May 6 12:00 PM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

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.

  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

    63.9 mi · 1 hr 9 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Thompson Road

    1570 ft · 38 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto East Thompson Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · East Thompson Road

  14. 14

    Turn right onto South 2nd Avenue

    8.3 mi · 12 min · South 2nd Avenue

  15. 15

    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.

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
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 65 North
64.1 mi · 49%
Lurleen B Wallace Boulevard South
56.3 mi · 43%
South 2nd Avenue
8.3 mi · 6%
East Thompson Road
1.37 mi · 1%
Thompson Road
0.3 mi
University Boulevard
0.14 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

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 28m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+33.5 mi
97.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Gardendale
01h 14m from Tuscaloosa
Leave By
1:34 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Gardendale and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 7.8 mi away

City of Adamsville City Hall

Adamsville , AL
4828 Main St, Adamsville, AL 35005
Rating 3.0/5 2 reviews City government office,City clerk's office,City courthouse,City Hall,Tourist information center
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 12.8 mi away

Trussville City Hall

Trussville , AL
131 Main St, Trussville, AL 35173
Rating 3.0/5 31 reviews City Hall
Mountain Brook Municipal Court
Nearby stop 10.2 mi away

Mountain Brook Municipal Court

Mountain Brook , AL
56 Church St, Mountain Brook, AL 35213
Rating 3.0/5 4 reviews City courthouse

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Gardendale.

RAIL

Birmingham

16 mi away
1819 Morris Ave.
BUS

Brent, AL

85 mi away
10393 Alabama Highway 5
RAIL

Tuscaloosa

87 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 Flint City. Straight-line distance: 97.03 mi (156.15 km).

Tuscaloosa

#1 Tuscaloosa

The most populous city in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama.

Population102,819
Coordinates33.2098400, -87.5691700
Altitude68
CountryUnited States
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#2 Flint City

City in Morgan County, Alabama, United States of America

Population1,033
Coordinates34.5231500, -86.9702900
Altitude184
CountryUnited States
Start: Tuscaloosa (-87.56917, 33.20984)
End: Flint City (-86.97029, 34.52315)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 210 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
4.61 gal
17.44 L · about $17.46
Round trip
$34.92
9.22 gal · 34.88 L
Estimated CO2
41 kg one way
Round trip: 81.9 kg / 181 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Alabama · May 07, 2026

There is no time difference between Tuscaloosa and Flint City. The current time is 20:23:42.

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.