How far is Tuscaloosa, AL from Grove Hill, AL?

The driving distance from Tuscaloosa, AL to Grove Hill, AL is about 119.4 miles (192.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 104.4 miles (168 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 54m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

Reverse, save, or send this route

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
119.4 mi
02h 27m
Flight
104.42 mi
168.05 km direct

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

Learn Distance

Choose another destination from Tuscaloosa.

Flight Distance

Direct air line
104.42 mi
Kilometers
168.05 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
119.4 mi
Kilometers
192.15 km
Drive Time
02h 27m

Gas Cost Calculator

Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Grove Hill
Thu, Apr 30, 8:06 AM CDT
Return by in Tuscaloosa
Thu, Apr 30, 10:33 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Tuscaloosa
2026-04-30T05:38
Arrive Grove Hill
Thu, Apr 30, 8:06 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:27 AM to 12:27 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:36 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
Demopolis
AL

City in Alabama

From Tuscaloosa
59.8 mi
01h 13m
To Grove Hill
59.6 mi
01h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Thursday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph N
Destination
76°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Tuscaloosa and Grove Hill.

  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

    1.7 mi · 2 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right

    772 ft · 19 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right

    1592 ft · 39 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    25.6 mi · 27 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Union

    974 ft · 29 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto M L King Highway

    1.3 mi · 3 min · M L King Highway

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    4.6 mi · 6 min

  12. 12

    Turn left onto 1st Avenue

    601 ft · 27 sec · 1st Avenue

  13. 13

    Merge slight right onto Greensboro Street

    1546 ft · 33 sec · Greensboro Street

  14. 14

    Turn slight right onto Demopolis Highway

    24 mi · 34 min · Demopolis Highway

  15. 15

    Turn left onto East Capitol Street

    736 ft · 14 sec · East Capitol Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto North Cedar Avenue

    1 mi · 1 min · North Cedar Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn left

    1.6 km · 1 min

  18. 18

    Turn right

    17.2 mi · 20 min

  19. 19

    Turn right

    40.5 mi · 47 min

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Cobb Street

    1299 ft · 28 sec · Cobb Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Court Street

    103 m · 10 sec · Court Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Main Street

    23 m · 4 sec · Main Street

  23. 23

    Continue on Main Street

    86 m · 9 sec · Main Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
24 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Lurleen B Wallace Boulevard South
28.6 mi · 24%
Demopolis Highway
24 mi · 20%
M L King Highway
5.91 mi · 5%
North Cedar Avenue
1.01 mi · 1%
Greensboro Street
0.29 mi
Cobb Street
0.25 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn right

40.5 mi · 00h 47m

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 27m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15 mi
104.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Demopolis
01h 13m from Tuscaloosa
Leave By
1:36 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Tuscaloosa and Showers And Thunderstorms near Grove Hill.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Tuscaloosa to Grove Hill?

The road trip is about 119.4 miles (192.2 km) and usually takes 02h 27m 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?

Demopolis is a useful midpoint, sitting about 59.8 miles from Tuscaloosa and 59.6 miles from Grove Hill.

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

The direct path is about 104.4 miles (168 km), while the road route adds roughly 15 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 1:36 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.94 one way or $31.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Tuscaloosa and Showers And Thunderstorms near Grove Hill.

Stop Ideas Near Demopolis

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

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

BUS

Marion, AL

51 mi away
26400 Alabama Highway 14
BUS

Thomasville, AL

65 mi away
34390 US Highway 43
BUS

Selma, AL

77 mi away
434 Broad Street
BUS

Camden, AL

78 mi away
8 Claiborne Street \r\n8 Claiborne Street \r\n

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Tuscaloosa and Grove Hill. Straight-line distance: 104.42 mi (168.05 km).

Tuscaloosa

#1 Tuscaloosa

The most populous city in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama.

Population102,819
Coordinates33.2098400, -87.5691700
Altitude68
CountryUnited States
Grove Hill

#2 Grove Hill

Town in Alabama, United States of America

Population1,709
Coordinates31.7087700, -87.7772200
Altitude154
CountryUnited States
Start: Tuscaloosa (-87.56917, 33.20984)
End: Grove Hill (-87.77722, 31.70877)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 192 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.21 gal
15.95 L · about $15.94
Round trip
$31.89
8.42 gal · 31.9 L
Estimated CO2
37.4 kg one way
Round trip: 74.8 kg / 165 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $15.94 $31.89
Mid-grade $4.26 $17.93 $35.86
Premium $4.63 $19.47 $38.94
Diesel $5.42 $22.80 $45.59

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Tuscaloosa and Grove Hill. The current time is 05:38:59.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.