How far is Tuscaloosa, AL from Fyffe, AL?

The driving distance from Tuscaloosa, AL to Fyffe, AL is about 162.9 miles (262.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 128.2 miles (206.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 08m 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
162.84 mi
03h 04m
Flight
128.2 mi
206.32 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
128.2 mi
Kilometers
206.32 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
162.84 mi
Kilometers
262.07 km
Drive Time
03h 04m

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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 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fyffe
Tue, May 5, 6:15 AM CDT
Return by in Tuscaloosa
Tue, May 5, 9:19 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Tuscaloosa
2026-05-05T03:11
Arrive Fyffe
Tue, May 5, 6:15 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:04 AM to 11:04 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
10:52 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

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
Argo
AL

Town in Jefferson County, Alabama, USA

From Tuscaloosa
81.4 mi
01h 32m
To Fyffe
81.4 mi
01h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
76°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    58.2 mi · 1 hr 4 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 59 North: Gadsden

    88.4 mi · 1 hr 35 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward 35: Fort Payne, Rainsville

    1323 ft · 34 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Glenn Boulevard Southwest

    3.8 mi · 5 min · Glenn Boulevard Southwest

  12. 12

    Continue on East Main Street

    3.8 mi · 5 min · East Main Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto McCurdy Avenue South

    1.7 mi · 3 min · McCurdy Avenue South

  14. 14

    Continue on Main Street

    3 mi · 5 min · Main Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street Shiloh

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
15 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 59 North
88.4 mi · 54%
Lurleen B Wallace Boulevard South
61.7 mi · 38%
East Main Street
3.82 mi · 2%
Glenn Boulevard Southwest
3.82 mi · 2%
Main Street
3 mi · 2%
McCurdy Avenue South
1.68 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 59 North

Keep slight left to continue on I 59 North: Gadsden

88.4 mi · 01h 35m

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 04m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+34.7 mi
128.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Argo
01h 32m from Tuscaloosa
Leave By
10:52 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Tuscaloosa and Mostly Sunny near Fyffe.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 162.9 miles (262.1 km) and usually takes 03h 04m 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?

Argo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 81.4 miles from Tuscaloosa and 81.4 miles from Fyffe.

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

The direct path is about 128.2 miles (206.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.7 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 10:52 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.78 one way or $43.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Tuscaloosa and Mostly Sunny near Fyffe.

Stop Ideas Near Argo

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

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

RAIL

Birmingham

34 mi away
1819 Morris Ave.
RAIL

Anniston

62 mi away
126 West 4th St
BUS

Brent, AL

102 mi away
10393 Alabama Highway 5
RAIL

Tuscaloosa

113 mi away
2105 Greensboro Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Tuscaloosa and Fyffe. Straight-line distance: 128.2 mi (206.32 km).

Tuscaloosa

#1 Tuscaloosa

The most populous city in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama.

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

#2 Fyffe

City in DeKalb County, Alabama, United States of America

Population1,076
Coordinates34.4467600, -85.9041400
Altitude386
CountryUnited States
Start: Tuscaloosa (-87.56917, 33.20984)
End: Fyffe (-85.90414, 34.44676)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 262 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 01m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.75 gal
21.75 L · about $21.78
Round trip
$43.55
11.5 gal · 43.5 L
Estimated CO2
51.1 kg one way
Round trip: 102.2 kg / 225 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $21.78 $43.55
Mid-grade $4.26 $24.49 $48.98
Premium $4.63 $26.59 $53.19
Diesel $5.42 $31.14 $62.27

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 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Tuscaloosa and Fyffe. The current time is 03:11:21.

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.