How far is Tuscaloosa, AL from Goodwater, AL?
The driving distance from Tuscaloosa, AL to Goodwater, AL is about 111.7 miles (179.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 88.2 miles (142 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 46m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 23m.
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.
City in Jefferson and Shelby counties, Alabama, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Tuscaloosa and Goodwater.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tuscaloosa and Goodwater.
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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
34.2 mi · 37 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 459 North: Gadsden, Atlanta
2902 ft · 1 min
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Continue on John M. Harbert III Freeway
19.1 mi · 20 min · John M. Harbert III Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 280: Mountain Brook, Childersburg
769 ft · 19 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 280 East: Childersburg
2963 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto United States Highway 280
12.6 mi · 18 min · United States Highway 280
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Take the exit straight
24.8 mi · 32 min
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Turn left onto West Fort Williams Street
1.5 mi · 2 min · West Fort Williams Street
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Turn right onto South Broadway Avenue
1.1 km · 48 sec · South Broadway Avenue
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Continue on Rockford Highway
155 m · 12 sec · Rockford Highway
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Turn left
74 m · 11 sec
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Turn straight onto Goodwater Highway
8.8 mi · 15 min · Goodwater Highway
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Continue on County Road 511
2.8 mi · 5 min · County Road 511
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Continue on Sylacauga Street
2.2 mi · 4 min · Sylacauga Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Railroad Place
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Tuscaloosa and Goodwater.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Lurleen B Wallace Boulevard South
Merge slight left
34.2 mi · 00h 37m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Tuscaloosa and Mostly Sunny near Goodwater.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Tuscaloosa to Goodwater?
The road trip is about 111.7 miles (179.7 km) and usually takes 02h 23m 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?
Vestavia Hills is a useful midpoint, sitting about 55.8 miles from Tuscaloosa and 55.9 miles from Goodwater.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 88.2 miles (142 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.5 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 1:44 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.92 one way or $29.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Tuscaloosa and Mostly Sunny near Goodwater.
Stop Ideas Near Vestavia Hills
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Vestavia Hills.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tuscaloosa and Goodwater. Straight-line distance: 88.27 mi (142.05 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 Goodwater
City in Alabama, USA
| Population | 1,288 |
| Coordinates | 33.0656700, -86.0533000 |
| Altitude | 256 |
| Country | United States |
End: Goodwater (-86.0533, 33.06567)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 180 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 51m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 35m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 23m |
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 | $14.92 | $29.84 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $16.78 | $33.56 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $18.22 | $36.45 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $21.34 | $42.67 |
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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