How far is Tuscaloosa, AL from Hackleburg, AL?

The driving distance from Tuscaloosa, AL to Hackleburg, AL is about 95.8 miles (154.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 75.2 miles (121.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 10m 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

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
95.77 mi
02h 05m
Flight
75.25 mi
121.1 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
75.25 mi
Kilometers
121.1 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
95.77 mi
Kilometers
154.12 km
Drive Time
02h 05m

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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 02h 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hackleburg
Thu, Apr 23, 1:20 AM CDT
Return by in Tuscaloosa
Thu, Apr 23, 3:26 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Tuscaloosa
2026-04-22T23:15
Arrive Hackleburg
Thu, Apr 23, 1:20 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:05 AM to 12:05 PM CDT

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

Leave by
2:20 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
Eldridge
AL

Town in Alabama

From Tuscaloosa
47.9 mi
01h 02m
To Hackleburg
47.8 mi
01h 02m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S
Destination
78°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    40 m · 12 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto University Boulevard

    90 m · 8 sec · University Boulevard

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Lurleen B Wallace Boulevard North

    1.6 km · 1 min · Lurleen B Wallace Boulevard North

  4. 4

    Turn left onto 10th Street

    929 ft · 43 sec · 10th Street

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Avenue

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Main Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    28.6 mi · 39 min

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    22.9 mi · 32 min

  8. 8

    Take the ramp left

    2165 ft · 53 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    22.1 mi · 24 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 43, US 278: Hamilton, Guin

    1598 ft · 39 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto South Military Street

    10.3 mi · 14 min · South Military Street

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    8.4 mi · 10 min

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Clay Street

    23 m · 2 sec · Clay Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Cedar Tree Street

    100 m · 7 sec · Cedar Tree Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Cedar Tree Street

Car Route Details

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

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
15 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Main Avenue
75.4 mi · 79%
South Military Street
18.7 mi · 20%
Lurleen B Wallace Boulevard North
0.99 mi · 1%
US 43
0.3 mi
10th Street
0.18 mi
Cedar Tree Street
0.06 mi
Longest Stretch

Main Avenue

Continue straight

28.6 mi · 00h 39m

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 05m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.6 mi
75.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Eldridge
01h 02m from Tuscaloosa
Leave By
2:20 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Tuscaloosa and Mostly Sunny near Hackleburg.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 95.8 miles (154.1 km) and usually takes 02h 05m 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?

Eldridge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 47.9 miles from Tuscaloosa and 47.8 miles from Hackleburg.

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

The direct path is about 75.2 miles (121.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.6 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 2:20 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.57 one way or $25.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Eldridge

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

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

RAIL

Tuscaloosa

81 mi away
2105 Greensboro Ave
RAIL

Birmingham

88 mi away
1819 Morris Ave.
BUS

Brent, AL

115 mi away
10393 Alabama Highway 5

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Tuscaloosa and Hackleburg. Straight-line distance: 75.25 mi (121.1 km).

Tuscaloosa

#1 Tuscaloosa

The most populous city in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama.

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

#2 Hackleburg

City in Marion County, Alabama, United States of America

Population1,249
Coordinates34.2773200, -87.8286400
Altitude286
CountryUnited States
Start: Tuscaloosa (-87.56917, 33.20984)
End: Hackleburg (-87.82864, 34.27732)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 154 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.32 gal
12.56 L · about $12.57
Round trip
$25.15
6.64 gal · 25.12 L
Estimated CO2
29.5 kg one way
Round trip: 59 kg / 130 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $12.57 $25.15
Mid-grade $4.26 $14.14 $28.28
Premium $4.63 $15.35 $30.71
Diesel $5.42 $17.98 $35.96

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Tuscaloosa and Hackleburg. The current time is 23:15:37.

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.