How far is Tuscaloosa, AL from Lineville, AL?

The driving distance from Tuscaloosa, AL to Lineville, AL is about 139.7 miles (224.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 105.1 miles (169.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 36m 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
139.73 mi
02h 48m
Flight
105.08 mi
169.11 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
105.08 mi
Kilometers
169.11 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
139.73 mi
Kilometers
224.88 km
Drive Time
02h 48m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lineville
Sat, May 2, 3:42 AM CDT
Return by in Tuscaloosa
Sat, May 2, 6:30 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Tuscaloosa
2026-05-02T00:54
Arrive Lineville
Sat, May 2, 3:42 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:48 AM to 12:48 PM CDT

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

Leave by
12:54 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
Leeds
AL

City in Jefferson, St.

From Tuscaloosa
69.8 mi
01h 24m
To Lineville
69.9 mi
01h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Saturday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph N
Destination
63°F
Saturday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    28.5 mi · 31 min · John M. Harbert III Freeway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 20: Birmingham, Atlanta

    883 ft · 17 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 20 East: Atlanta

    3180 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    30.5 mi · 33 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward AL 77: Talladega, Lincoln

    1053 ft · 30 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right

    9.7 mi · 14 min

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    1.4 km · 59 sec

  17. 17

    Continue on North East Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · North East Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto North Street East

    77 m · 6 sec · North Street East

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Court Street North

    104 m · 12 sec · Court Street North

  20. 20

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West Battle Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · West Battle Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Haynes Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Haynes Street

  22. 22

    Continue on Ashland Highway

    11 mi · 15 min · Ashland Highway

  23. 23

    Continue on Highway 77

    11.2 mi · 15 min · Highway 77

  24. 24

    Continue on State Route 9

    782 ft · 13 sec · State Route 9

  25. 25

    Continue on 1st Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · 1st Avenue

  26. 26

    Continue on State Route 9

    3.2 mi · 5 min · State Route 9

  27. 27

    Continue on Main Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  28. 28

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street

    960 ft · 22 sec · Main Street

  29. 29

    Turn left onto Cheaha Road

    10 m · 1 sec · Cheaha Road

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Cheaha Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
30 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Lurleen B Wallace Boulevard South
37.6 mi · 27%
I 20 East
31.1 mi · 22%
John M. Harbert III Freeway
28.5 mi · 20%
Highway 77
11.2 mi · 8%
Ashland Highway
11 mi · 8%
State Route 9
3.38 mi · 2%
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
02h 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+34.6 mi
105.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Leeds
01h 24m from Tuscaloosa
Leave By
12:54 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Tuscaloosa and Rain Showers near Lineville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 139.7 miles (224.9 km) and usually takes 02h 48m 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?

Leeds is a useful midpoint, sitting about 69.8 miles from Tuscaloosa and 69.9 miles from Lineville.

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

The direct path is about 105.1 miles (169.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.6 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 12:54 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.67 one way or $37.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Tuscaloosa and Rain Showers near Lineville.

Stop Ideas Near Leeds

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

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

RAIL

Birmingham

25 mi away
1819 Morris Ave.
RAIL

Anniston

67 mi away
126 West 4th St
BUS

Brent, AL

88 mi away
10393 Alabama Highway 5
RAIL

Tuscaloosa

102 mi away
2105 Greensboro Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Tuscaloosa and Lineville. Straight-line distance: 105.08 mi (169.11 km).

Tuscaloosa

#1 Tuscaloosa

The most populous city in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama.

Population102,819
Coordinates33.2098400, -87.5691700
Altitude68
CountryUnited States
Lineville

#2 Lineville

City in Alabama, United States

Population2,221
Coordinates33.3106700, -85.7544100
Altitude322
CountryUnited States
Start: Tuscaloosa (-87.56917, 33.20984)
End: Lineville (-85.75441, 33.31067)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 225 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.93 gal
18.67 L · about $18.67
Round trip
$37.34
9.86 gal · 37.34 L
Estimated CO2
43.8 kg one way
Round trip: 87.6 kg / 193 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $18.67 $37.34
Mid-grade $4.26 $21.00 $41.99
Premium $4.63 $22.80 $45.60
Diesel $5.42 $26.70 $53.39

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 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Tuscaloosa and Lineville. The current time is 00:54:43.

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.