How far is Tuscaloosa, AL from Indian Springs Village, AL?

The driving distance from Tuscaloosa, AL to Indian Springs Village, AL is about 59.4 miles (95.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 48.1 miles (77.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 19m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
59.38 mi
01h 09m
Flight
48.12 mi
77.44 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
48.12 mi
Kilometers
77.44 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
59.38 mi
Kilometers
95.56 km
Drive Time
01h 09m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Indian Springs Village
Sun, Apr 19, 10:46 AM CDT
Return by in Tuscaloosa
Sun, Apr 19, 11:55 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Tuscaloosa
2026-04-19T09:36
Arrive Indian Springs Village
Sun, Apr 19, 10:46 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:10 AM to 11:10 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:10 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Lake View
AL

City of Iowa, USA

From Tuscaloosa
29.6 mi
00h 34m
To Indian Springs Village
29.7 mi
00h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Sunday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph N
Destination
71°F
Sunday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph N

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Tuscaloosa and Indian Springs Village.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Tuscaloosa and Indian Springs Village.

  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

    34.2 mi · 37 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 459 North: Gadsden, Atlanta

    2902 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Continue on John M. Harbert III Freeway

    14.5 mi · 16 min · John M. Harbert III Freeway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 65: Birmingham, Montgomery

    1203 ft · 29 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 65 South: Montgomery

    3176 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    3.2 mi · 3 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward AL 119: Cahaba Valley Road

    1560 ft · 40 sec

  15. 15

    Turn sharp left onto Cahaba Valley Road

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Cahaba Valley Road

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Cahaba Oaks Trail

    1154 ft · 57 sec · Cahaba Oaks Trail

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Chahaba Oaks Lane

    86 m · 12 sec · Chahaba Oaks Lane

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Chahaba Oaks Lane

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Tuscaloosa and Indian Springs Village.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
18 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
30.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Lurleen B Wallace Boulevard South
37.6 mi · 63%
John M. Harbert III Freeway
14.5 mi · 24%
I 65 South
3.83 mi · 6%
Cahaba Valley Road
1.93 mi · 3%
I 459 North
0.55 mi · 1%
AL 119
0.3 mi
Longest Stretch

Lurleen B Wallace Boulevard South

Merge slight left

34.2 mi · 00h 37m

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
01h 09m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.3 mi
48.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lake View
00h 34m from Tuscaloosa
Leave By
4:10 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Tuscaloosa and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Indian Springs Village.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Tuscaloosa to Indian Springs Village?

The road trip is about 59.4 miles (95.6 km) and usually takes 01h 09m 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?

Lake View is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29.6 miles from Tuscaloosa and 29.7 miles from Indian Springs Village.

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

The direct path is about 48.1 miles (77.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.3 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 4:10 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.91 one way or $15.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Tuscaloosa and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Indian Springs Village.

Stop Ideas Near Lake View

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

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

BUS

Brent, AL

36 mi away
10393 Alabama Highway 5
RAIL

Birmingham

40 mi away
1819 Morris Ave.
RAIL

Tuscaloosa

41 mi away
2105 Greensboro Ave
BUS

Marion, AL

74 mi away
26400 Alabama Highway 14

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Tuscaloosa and Indian Springs Village. Straight-line distance: 48.12 mi (77.44 km).

Tuscaloosa

#1 Tuscaloosa

The most populous city in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama.

Population102,819
Coordinates33.2098400, -87.5691700
Altitude68
CountryUnited States
Indian Springs Village

#2 Indian Springs Village

City in Shelby County, Alabama, United States of America

Population2,628
Coordinates33.3553900, -86.7544300
Altitude155
CountryUnited States
Start: Tuscaloosa (-87.56917, 33.20984)
End: Indian Springs Village (-86.75443, 33.35539)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 96 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.09 gal
7.93 L · about $7.91
Round trip
$15.83
4.18 gal · 15.86 L
Estimated CO2
18.6 kg one way
Round trip: 37.1 kg / 82 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $7.91 $15.83
Mid-grade $4.26 $8.90 $17.80
Premium $4.63 $9.67 $19.33
Diesel $5.42 $11.32 $22.63

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 Indian Springs Village. The current time is 09:36:09.

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.