How far is Tuscaloosa, AL from Hartselle, AL?
The driving distance from Tuscaloosa, AL to Hartselle, AL is about 125.5 miles (202 km), with a travel time of about 02h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 92.6 miles (149.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 39m 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 19m.
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 County, Alabama
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Tuscaloosa and Hartselle.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tuscaloosa and Hartselle.
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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
52.9 mi · 57 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 65 North: Huntsville
45 m · 4 sec
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Continue on I 65 North: Huntsville
1027 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight right
66.5 mi · 1 hr 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward AL 36: Hartselle
1002 ft · 33 sec
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Turn left onto Main Street East
2.1 mi · 4 min · Main Street East
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street West
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Tuscaloosa and Hartselle.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
I 65 North
Merge slight right
66.5 mi · 01h 12m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Tuscaloosa and Showers And Thunderstorms near Hartselle.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Tuscaloosa to Hartselle?
The road trip is about 125.5 miles (202 km) and usually takes 02h 19m 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?
Fultondale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 62.8 miles from Tuscaloosa and 62.7 miles from Hartselle.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 92.6 miles (149.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.9 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 1:50 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.78 one way or $33.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Tuscaloosa and Showers And Thunderstorms near Hartselle.
Stop Ideas Near Fultondale
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City of Adamsville City Hall
Trussville City Hall
Mountain Brook Municipal Court
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Fultondale.
Birmingham
Brent, AL
Tuscaloosa
Anniston
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tuscaloosa and Hartselle. Straight-line distance: 92.67 mi (149.14 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 Hartselle
City in Morgan County, Alabama, United States
| Population | 14,470 |
| Coordinates | 34.4434300, -86.9352800 |
| Altitude | 205 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hartselle (-86.93528, 34.44343)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 202 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 47m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 33m |
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 | $16.78 | $33.55 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $18.87 | $37.73 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $20.49 | $40.98 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $23.99 | $47.98 |
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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