How far is Tuscaloosa, AL from Glencoe, AL?
The driving distance from Tuscaloosa, AL to Glencoe, AL is about 124.4 miles (200.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 107.4 miles (172.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 45m 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.
Flight Distance
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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 02h 22m.
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.
Town in Alabama, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Tuscaloosa and Glencoe.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tuscaloosa and Glencoe.
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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
58.2 mi · 1 hr 4 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 59 North: Gadsden
51.7 mi · 56 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 759: Gadsden
3019 ft · 52 sec
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Continue straight
4.4 mi · 5 min
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Continue on AL 759 East: East Gadsden
1.3 km · 1 min
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Turn right onto George Wallace Drive
2115 ft · 49 sec · George Wallace Drive
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Turn left onto Hillsboro Drive
156 m · 25 sec · Hillsboro Drive
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Turn left onto Padenreich Avenue
2215 ft · 1 min · Padenreich Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto East Broad Street
1.3 mi · 3 min · East Broad Street
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Take the ramp straight
648 ft · 18 sec
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Merge slight left onto East Meighan Boulevard
1.7 mi · 3 min · East Meighan Boulevard
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Continue on Chastain Boulevard East
1 mi · 2 min · Chastain Boulevard East
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Turn left onto North College Street
68 m · 12 sec · North College Street
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Turn right onto East Railroad Avenue
21 m · 3 sec · East Railroad Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Railroad Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Tuscaloosa and Glencoe.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Lurleen B Wallace Boulevard South
Merge slight left
58.2 mi · 01h 04m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Tuscaloosa and Mostly Sunny near Glencoe.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Tuscaloosa to Glencoe?
The road trip is about 124.4 miles (200.2 km) and usually takes 02h 22m 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?
Irondale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 62.2 miles from Tuscaloosa and 62.2 miles from Glencoe.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 107.4 miles (172.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 17 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 1:44 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.62 one way or $33.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Tuscaloosa and Mostly Sunny near Glencoe.
Stop Ideas Near Irondale
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City of Adamsville City Hall
Trussville City Hall
The Preserve Town Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Irondale.
Birmingham
Brent, AL
Anniston
Tuscaloosa
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tuscaloosa and Glencoe. Straight-line distance: 107.42 mi (172.88 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 Glencoe
City in Alabama, USA
| Population | 5,080 |
| Coordinates | 33.9570400, -85.9324700 |
| Altitude | 172 |
| Country | United States |
End: Glencoe (-85.93247, 33.95704)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 200 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 08m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 04m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 46m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 33m |
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 | $16.62 | $33.25 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $18.70 | $37.39 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $20.30 | $40.61 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $23.77 | $47.54 |
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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