How far is Tuscaloosa, AL from Graysville, AL?
The driving distance from Tuscaloosa, AL to Graysville, AL is about 63.6 miles (102.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 44.7 miles (71.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 34m 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 01h 17m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Tuscaloosa and Graysville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tuscaloosa and Graysville.
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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
49 mi · 53 min
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Take the exit slight right toward AL 269: Ensley Avenue, 20th Street
1164 ft · 30 sec
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Continue on I-59 Access Road
1403 ft · 32 sec · I-59 Access Road
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Turn slight right onto 21st Street Ensley
895 ft · 27 sec · 21st Street Ensley
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Turn left onto Avenue V
1.1 km · 1 min · Avenue V
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Continue on Avenue W
1.3 mi · 2 min · Avenue W
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Continue on Dugan Avenue
2575 ft · 51 sec · Dugan Avenue
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Turn straight
70 m · 10 sec
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Continue on Daniel Payne Drive
1617 ft · 33 sec · Daniel Payne Drive
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Turn left
934 ft · 34 sec
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Turn straight onto Forestdale Boulevard
2.7 mi · 4 min · Forestdale Boulevard
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Continue on Adamsville Parkway
3.8 mi · 5 min · Adamsville Parkway
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Continue on Bankhead Highway Southwest
2356 ft · 40 sec · Bankhead Highway Southwest
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Turn right onto 10th Avenue Southwest
111 m · 16 sec · 10th Avenue Southwest
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Turn slight left onto South Main Street
1464 ft · 40 sec · South Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Tuscaloosa and Graysville.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Lurleen B Wallace Boulevard South
Merge slight left
49 mi · 00h 53m
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.
Sunny leaving Tuscaloosa and Sunny near Graysville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Tuscaloosa to Graysville?
The road trip is about 63.6 miles (102.4 km) and usually takes 01h 17m 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?
Lake View is a useful midpoint, sitting about 31.8 miles from Tuscaloosa and 31.8 miles from Graysville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 44.7 miles (71.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.9 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 3:56 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.52 one way or $17.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Tuscaloosa and Sunny near Graysville.
Stop Ideas Near Lake View
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 Lake View.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tuscaloosa and Graysville. Straight-line distance: 44.66 mi (71.87 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 Graysville
Town in Jefferson County, Alabama, United States
| Population | 2,066 |
| Coordinates | 33.6206600, -86.9713800 |
| Altitude | 170 |
| Country | United States |
End: Graysville (-86.97138, 33.62066)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 102 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 47m |
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 | $8.52 | $17.04 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $9.58 | $19.17 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $10.41 | $20.81 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $12.18 | $24.37 |
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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