How far is Tuscaloosa, AL from Greenville, AL?

The driving distance from Tuscaloosa, AL to Greenville, AL is about 143 miles (230.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 110.3 miles (177.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 01m 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
142.95 mi
03h 00m
Flight
110.3 mi
177.51 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
110.3 mi
Kilometers
177.51 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
142.95 mi
Kilometers
230.06 km
Drive Time
03h 00m

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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 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Greenville
Sun, Apr 19, 12:03 AM CDT
Return by in Tuscaloosa
Sun, Apr 19, 3:03 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Tuscaloosa
2026-04-18T21:02
Arrive Greenville
Sun, Apr 19, 12:03 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:01 AM to 11:01 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
10:58 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
Evergreen
AL

County seat of Conecuh County, Alabama, United States

From Tuscaloosa
71.5 mi
01h 30m
To Greenville
71.5 mi
01h 30m

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
88°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    86.8 mi · 1 hr 52 min · McFarland Boulevard East

  10. 10

    Turn right onto South Memorial Drive

    2 mi · 3 min · South Memorial Drive

  11. 11

    Continue on Birmingham Highway

    3.7 mi · 5 min · Birmingham Highway

  12. 12

    Turn right onto West Boulevard

    4.6 mi · 7 min · West Boulevard

  13. 13

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 65, US 80

    1749 ft · 43 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    37.5 mi · 40 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward 185: Greenville

    1131 ft · 34 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Fort Dale Road

    1.9 mi · 4 min · Fort Dale Road

  17. 17

    Turn left onto East Commerce Street

    1825 ft · 32 sec · East Commerce Street

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout toward East Commerce Street

    93 m · 5 sec · East Commerce Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Commerce Street

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
McFarland Boulevard East
86.8 mi · 61%
I 65
37.9 mi · 26%
West Boulevard
4.58 mi · 3%
Birmingham Highway
3.71 mi · 3%
Lurleen B Wallace Boulevard South
3.28 mi · 2%
South Memorial Drive
1.95 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

McFarland Boulevard East

Turn right onto McFarland Boulevard East

86.8 mi · 01h 52m

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 00m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+32.7 mi
110.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Evergreen
01h 30m from Tuscaloosa
Leave By
10:58 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Tuscaloosa and Mostly Sunny near Greenville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 143 miles (230.1 km) and usually takes 03h 00m 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?

Evergreen is a useful midpoint, sitting about 71.5 miles from Tuscaloosa and 71.5 miles from Greenville.

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

The direct path is about 110.3 miles (177.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.7 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 10:58 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.09 one way or $38.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Evergreen

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

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

BUS

Selma, AL

29 mi away
434 Broad Street
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Montgomery, AL

48 mi away
950 West South Boulevard
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Marion, AL

53 mi away
26400 Alabama Highway 14
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Brent, AL

59 mi away
10393 Alabama Highway 5

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Tuscaloosa and Greenville. Straight-line distance: 110.3 mi (177.51 km).

Tuscaloosa

#1 Tuscaloosa

The most populous city in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama.

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

#2 Greenville

County seat of Butler County, Alabama, United States

Population7,349
Coordinates31.8296000, -86.6177500
Altitude134
CountryUnited States
Start: Tuscaloosa (-87.56917, 33.20984)
End: Greenville (-86.61775, 31.8296)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 230 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 47m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.04 gal
19.09 L · about $19.09
Round trip
$38.17
10.08 gal · 38.18 L
Estimated CO2
44.8 kg one way
Round trip: 89.6 kg / 198 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $19.09 $38.17
Mid-grade $4.26 $21.47 $42.93
Premium $4.63 $23.31 $46.62
Diesel $5.42 $27.29 $54.58

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 Greenville. The current time is 21:02:46.

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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.