How far is Tuscaloosa, AL from Frisco City, AL?

The driving distance from Tuscaloosa, AL to Frisco City, AL is about 150.9 miles (242.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 123.1 miles (198.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 27m 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
150.92 mi
03h 13m
Flight
123.12 mi
198.15 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
123.12 mi
Kilometers
198.15 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
150.92 mi
Kilometers
242.88 km
Drive Time
03h 13m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Frisco City
Sun, Apr 19, 10:09 AM CDT
Return by in Tuscaloosa
Sun, Apr 19, 1:23 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Tuscaloosa
2026-04-19T06:55
Arrive Frisco City
Sun, Apr 19, 10:09 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:14 AM to 11:14 AM CDT

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

Leave by
10:32 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Linden
AL

Town in Marengo County, Alabama, USA

From Tuscaloosa
75.6 mi
01h 36m
To Frisco City
75.4 mi
01h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Sunday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph N
Destination
74°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Tuscaloosa and Frisco 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 right

    1592 ft · 39 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    25.6 mi · 27 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Union

    974 ft · 29 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto M L King Highway

    1.3 mi · 3 min · M L King Highway

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    4.6 mi · 6 min

  12. 12

    Turn left onto 1st Avenue

    601 ft · 27 sec · 1st Avenue

  13. 13

    Merge slight right onto Greensboro Street

    1546 ft · 33 sec · Greensboro Street

  14. 14

    Turn slight right onto Demopolis Highway

    24 mi · 34 min · Demopolis Highway

  15. 15

    Turn left onto East Capitol Street

    736 ft · 14 sec · East Capitol Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto North Cedar Avenue

    1 mi · 1 min · North Cedar Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn left

    1.6 km · 1 min

  18. 18

    Turn right

    17.2 mi · 20 min

  19. 19

    Turn right

    38.9 mi · 44 min

  20. 20

    Turn left onto North Jackson Street

    2.4 mi · 4 min · North Jackson Street

  21. 21

    Turn left

    24.4 mi · 29 min

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Perdue Hill Road

    6.6 mi · 16 min · Perdue Hill Road

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Snyder Avenue

    625 ft · 27 sec · Snyder Avenue

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Snyder Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Tuscaloosa and Frisco 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
24 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Lurleen B Wallace Boulevard South
28.6 mi · 19%
Demopolis Highway
24 mi · 16%
Perdue Hill Road
6.58 mi · 4%
M L King Highway
5.91 mi · 4%
North Jackson Street
2.37 mi · 2%
North Cedar Avenue
1.01 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn right

38.9 mi · 00h 44m

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
03h 13m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27.8 mi
123.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Linden
01h 36m from Tuscaloosa
Leave By
10:32 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Tuscaloosa and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Frisco City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Tuscaloosa to Frisco City?

The road trip is about 150.9 miles (242.9 km) and usually takes 03h 13m 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?

Linden is a useful midpoint, sitting about 75.6 miles from Tuscaloosa and 75.4 miles from Frisco City.

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

The direct path is about 123.1 miles (198.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.8 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 10:32 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.18 one way or $40.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Tuscaloosa and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Frisco City.

Stop Ideas Near Linden

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

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

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Thomasville, AL

41 mi away
34390 US Highway 43
BUS

Marion, AL

58 mi away
26400 Alabama Highway 14
BUS

Camden, AL

60 mi away
8 Claiborne Street \r\n8 Claiborne Street \r\n
BUS

Grove Hill, AL

69 mi away
430 South Jackson Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Tuscaloosa and Frisco City. Straight-line distance: 123.12 mi (198.15 km).

Tuscaloosa

#1 Tuscaloosa

The most populous city in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama.

Population102,819
Coordinates33.2098400, -87.5691700
Altitude68
CountryUnited States
Frisco City

#2 Frisco City

City in Monroe County, Alabama, United States of America

Population1,123
Coordinates31.4335000, -87.4013800
Altitude123
CountryUnited States
Start: Tuscaloosa (-87.56917, 33.20984)
End: Frisco City (-87.40138, 31.4335)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 243 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.33 gal
20.16 L · about $20.18
Round trip
$40.37
10.66 gal · 40.32 L
Estimated CO2
47.4 kg one way
Round trip: 94.7 kg / 209 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $20.18 $40.37
Mid-grade $4.26 $22.70 $45.40
Premium $4.63 $24.65 $49.30
Diesel $5.42 $28.86 $57.72

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 · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Tuscaloosa and Frisco City. The current time is 06:55:23.

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.