How far is Tuscaloosa, AL from Kimberly, AL?

The driving distance from Tuscaloosa, AL to Kimberly, AL is about 77 miles (123.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 58.4 miles (94 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 53m 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
76.97 mi
01h 26m
Flight
58.4 mi
93.98 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
58.4 mi
Kilometers
93.98 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
76.97 mi
Kilometers
123.87 km
Drive Time
01h 26m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kimberly
Tue, May 12, 10:29 PM CDT
Return by in Tuscaloosa
Tue, May 12, 11:56 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Tuscaloosa
2026-05-12T21:02
Arrive Kimberly
Tue, May 12, 10:29 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:27 AM to 11:27 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:36 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
North Johns
AL

Human settlement in Jefferson County, Alabama, United States of America

From Tuscaloosa
38.5 mi
00h 43m
To Kimberly
38.5 mi
00h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NE
Destination
80°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    52.9 mi · 57 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight left toward I 65 North: Huntsville

    45 m · 4 sec

  10. 10

    Continue on I 65 North: Huntsville

    1027 ft · 25 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight right

    19 mi · 21 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 31, AL 3: Warrior

    1351 ft · 37 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Service Road

    65 m · 4 sec · Service Road

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on Kimberly, Morris

    131 m · 16 sec

  15. 15

    Turn straight

    1.4 km · 1 min

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Lurleen B Wallace Boulevard South
56.3 mi · 73%
I 65 North
19.2 mi · 25%
US 31
0.26 mi
University Boulevard
0.14 mi
Service Road
0.12 mi
Longest Stretch

Lurleen B Wallace Boulevard South

Merge slight left

52.9 mi · 00h 57m

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 26m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.6 mi
58.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
North Johns
00h 43m from Tuscaloosa
Leave By
3:36 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Tuscaloosa and Sunny near Kimberly.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 77 miles (123.9 km) and usually takes 01h 26m 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?

North Johns is a useful midpoint, sitting about 38.5 miles from Tuscaloosa and 38.5 miles from Kimberly.

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

The direct path is about 58.4 miles (94 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.6 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 3:36 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.30 one way or $20.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Tuscaloosa and Sunny near Kimberly.

Stop Ideas Near North Johns

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

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

RAIL

Birmingham

32 mi away
1819 Morris Ave.
BUS

Brent, AL

46 mi away
10393 Alabama Highway 5
RAIL

Tuscaloosa

47 mi away
2105 Greensboro Ave
BUS

Marion, AL

84 mi away
26400 Alabama Highway 14

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Tuscaloosa and Kimberly. Straight-line distance: 58.4 mi (93.98 km).

Tuscaloosa

#1 Tuscaloosa

The most populous city in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama.

Population102,819
Coordinates33.2098400, -87.5691700
Altitude68
CountryUnited States
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#2 Kimberly

Human settlement in Jefferson County, Alabama, United States of America

Population3,620
Coordinates33.7734400, -86.8138800
Altitude141
CountryUnited States
Start: Tuscaloosa (-87.56917, 33.20984)
End: Kimberly (-86.81388, 33.77344)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 124 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.72 gal
10.28 L · about $10.30
Round trip
$20.60
5.44 gal · 20.56 L
Estimated CO2
24.2 kg one way
Round trip: 48.3 kg / 106 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $10.30 $20.60
Mid-grade $4.26 $11.58 $23.17
Premium $4.63 $12.58 $25.16
Diesel $5.42 $14.73 $29.46

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Tuscaloosa and Kimberly. The current time is 21:02:20.

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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.