How far is Tuscaloosa, AL from Lake View, AL?
The driving distance from Tuscaloosa, AL to Lake View, AL is about 35 miles (56.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 25.4 miles (40.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 24m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 42m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Tuscaloosa and Lake View.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tuscaloosa and Lake View.
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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
28.3 mi · 30 min
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Take the exit slight right toward AL 216: Abernant, Bucksville
1781 ft · 34 sec
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Keep slight left
26 m · 11 sec
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Turn left
2.8 mi · 5 min
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Tuscaloosa and Lake View.
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.
Lurleen B Wallace Boulevard South
Merge slight left
28.3 mi · 00h 30m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Tuscaloosa and Chance Rain Showers near Lake View.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Tuscaloosa to Lake View?
The road trip is about 35 miles (56.4 km) and usually takes 00h 42m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Coaling is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.5 miles from Tuscaloosa and 17.5 miles from Lake View.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 25.4 miles (40.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:06 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.70 one way or $9.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Tuscaloosa and Chance Rain Showers near Lake View.
Stop Ideas Near Coaling
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Coaling.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tuscaloosa and Lake View. Straight-line distance: 25.42 mi (40.91 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 Lake View
City of Iowa, USA
| Population | 2,732 |
| Coordinates | 33.2806700, -87.1375000 |
| Altitude | 149 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lake View (-87.1375, 33.28067)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 56 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 26m |
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 | $4.70 | $9.39 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $5.28 | $10.56 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $5.74 | $11.47 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $6.71 | $13.43 |
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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