How far is Tuscaloosa, AL from Hokes Bluff, AL?

The driving distance from Tuscaloosa, AL to Hokes Bluff, AL is about 129.1 miles (207.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 112.1 miles (180.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 56m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
129.07 mi
02h 28m
Flight
112.11 mi
180.42 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
112.11 mi
Kilometers
180.42 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
129.07 mi
Kilometers
207.72 km
Drive Time
02h 28m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hokes Bluff
Tue, May 5, 8:08 PM CDT
Return by in Tuscaloosa
Tue, May 5, 10:37 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Tuscaloosa
2026-05-05T17:40
Arrive Hokes Bluff
Tue, May 5, 8:08 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:28 AM to 12:28 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:34 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
Irondale
AL

Town in Alabama, United States

From Tuscaloosa
64.5 mi
01h 14m
To Hokes Bluff
64.6 mi
01h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
80°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Tuscaloosa and Hokes Bluff.

  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 left

    1.2 km · 2 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    58.2 mi · 1 hr 4 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 59 North: Gadsden

    51.7 mi · 56 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 759: Gadsden

    3019 ft · 52 sec

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    4.4 mi · 5 min

  12. 12

    Continue on AL 759 East: East Gadsden

    1.4 km · 2 min

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn left onto George Wallace Drive

    1.1 km · 52 sec · George Wallace Drive

  14. 14

    Continue on North Hood Avenue

    1180 ft · 19 sec · North Hood Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn right onto East Meighan Boulevard

    1.8 mi · 3 min · East Meighan Boulevard

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Piedmont Cutoff Highway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Piedmont Cutoff Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on Herman Nelson Highway

    4.8 mi · 7 min · Herman Nelson Highway

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Alford Bend Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Alford Bend Road

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Main Street

    3 m · 1 sec · Main Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Lurleen B Wallace Boulevard South
61.7 mi · 48%
I 59 North
51.7 mi · 40%
I 759
4.94 mi · 4%
Herman Nelson Highway
4.82 mi · 4%
East Meighan Boulevard
1.77 mi · 1%
Piedmont Cutoff Highway
1.4 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Lurleen B Wallace Boulevard South

Merge slight left

58.2 mi · 01h 04m

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 28m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17 mi
112.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Irondale
01h 14m from Tuscaloosa
Leave By
1:34 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Tuscaloosa and Mostly Sunny near Hokes Bluff.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Tuscaloosa to Hokes Bluff?

The road trip is about 129.1 miles (207.7 km) and usually takes 02h 28m 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?

Irondale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 64.5 miles from Tuscaloosa and 64.6 miles from Hokes Bluff.

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

The direct path is about 112.1 miles (180.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 17 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 1:34 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.23 one way or $34.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Irondale

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

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

RAIL

Birmingham

10 mi away
1819 Morris Ave.
BUS

Brent, AL

78 mi away
10393 Alabama Highway 5
RAIL

Anniston

82 mi away
126 West 4th St
RAIL

Tuscaloosa

88 mi away
2105 Greensboro Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Tuscaloosa and Hokes Bluff. Straight-line distance: 112.11 mi (180.42 km).

Tuscaloosa

#1 Tuscaloosa

The most populous city in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama.

Population102,819
Coordinates33.2098400, -87.5691700
Altitude68
CountryUnited States
Hokes Bluff

#2 Hokes Bluff

City in Etowah County, Alabama, United States

Population4,240
Coordinates33.9981500, -85.8663600
Altitude180
CountryUnited States
Start: Tuscaloosa (-87.56917, 33.20984)
End: Hokes Bluff (-85.86636, 33.99815)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 208 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.55 gal
17.24 L · about $17.23
Round trip
$34.46
9.1 gal · 34.48 L
Estimated CO2
40.4 kg one way
Round trip: 80.9 kg / 178 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $17.23 $34.46
Mid-grade $4.26 $19.38 $38.76
Premium $4.63 $21.04 $42.09
Diesel $5.42 $24.64 $49.28

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 · May 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Tuscaloosa and Hokes Bluff. The current time is 17:40:18.

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.