How far is Tuscaloosa, AL from Good Hope, AL?

The driving distance from Tuscaloosa, AL to Good Hope, AL is about 124.8 miles (200.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 100.4 miles (161.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 27m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
124.8 mi
02h 43m
Flight
100.41 mi
161.59 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
100.41 mi
Kilometers
161.59 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
124.8 mi
Kilometers
200.84 km
Drive Time
02h 43m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Good Hope
Sun, Apr 19, 2:43 AM CDT
Return by in Tuscaloosa
Sun, Apr 19, 5:26 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Tuscaloosa
2026-04-18T23:59
Arrive Good Hope
Sun, Apr 19, 2:43 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:44 AM to 12:44 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:02 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
Maplesville
AL

Town

From Tuscaloosa
62.4 mi
01h 21m
To Good Hope
62.4 mi
01h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SW
Destination
89°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Tuscaloosa and Good Hope.

  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

    2.4 mi · 3 min

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Skyland Boulevard East

    1515 ft · 33 sec · Skyland Boulevard East

  7. 7

    Turn slight right

    68 m · 9 sec

  8. 8

    Turn slight right onto Old Montgomery Highway

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Old Montgomery Highway

  9. 9

    Turn right onto McFarland Boulevard East

    47.3 mi · 58 min · McFarland Boulevard East

  10. 10

    Turn left onto County Road 10

    2 mi · 3 min · County Road 10

  11. 11

    Turn left

    965 ft · 24 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Foshee Avenue

    1145 ft · 39 sec · Foshee Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn straight

    14.8 mi · 21 min

  14. 14

    Turn slight right

    53 m · 6 sec

  15. 15

    Turn slight right onto 7th Street North

    4.1 mi · 6 min · 7th Street North

  16. 16

    Take the ramp slight right

    973 ft · 24 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    23.8 mi · 25 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward 14: Millbrook, Prattville

    971 ft · 24 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on 14

    23 m · 4 sec

  20. 20

    Turn left

    880 ft · 26 sec

  21. 21

    Continue straight

    12.5 mi · 19 min

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Coosa River Parkway

    13.8 mi · 20 min · Coosa River Parkway

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Tallassee Highway

Car Route Details

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

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
23 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
McFarland Boulevard East
47.3 mi · 38%
7th Street North
28.1 mi · 23%
Coosa River Parkway
13.8 mi · 11%
14
12.7 mi · 10%
Lurleen B Wallace Boulevard South
3.28 mi · 3%
County Road 10
1.99 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

McFarland Boulevard East

Turn right onto McFarland Boulevard East

47.3 mi · 00h 58m

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 43m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.4 mi
100.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Maplesville
01h 21m from Tuscaloosa
Leave By
1:02 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Tuscaloosa and Mostly Sunny near Good Hope.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Tuscaloosa to Good Hope?

The road trip is about 124.8 miles (200.8 km) and usually takes 02h 43m 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?

Maplesville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 62.4 miles from Tuscaloosa and 62.4 miles from Good Hope.

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

The direct path is about 100.4 miles (161.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.4 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 1:02 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.66 one way or $33.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Tuscaloosa and Mostly Sunny near Good Hope.

Stop Ideas Near Maplesville

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

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

BUS

Brent, AL

34 mi away
10393 Alabama Highway 5
BUS

Selma, AL

44 mi away
434 Broad Street
BUS

Marion, AL

45 mi away
26400 Alabama Highway 14
BUS

Montgomery, AL

73 mi away
950 West South Boulevard

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Tuscaloosa and Good Hope. Straight-line distance: 100.41 mi (161.59 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 Good Hope

Alabama

Population2,393
Coordinates32.5734700, -86.0133000
Altitude122
CountryUnited States
Start: Tuscaloosa (-87.56917, 33.20984)
End: Good Hope (-86.0133, 32.57347)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 201 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 07m
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.

One-way fuel
4.4 gal
16.67 L · about $16.66
Round trip
$33.33
8.8 gal · 33.34 L
Estimated CO2
39.1 kg one way
Round trip: 78.2 kg / 172 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $16.66 $33.33
Mid-grade $4.26 $18.74 $37.48
Premium $4.63 $20.35 $40.70
Diesel $5.42 $23.83 $47.65

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 Good Hope. The current time is 23:59:09.

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.