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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 48m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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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
34.2 mi · 37 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 459 North: Gadsden, Atlanta
2902 ft · 1 min
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Continue on John M. Harbert III Freeway
28.5 mi · 31 min · John M. Harbert III Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 20: Birmingham, Atlanta
883 ft · 17 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 20 East: Atlanta
3180 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
30.5 mi · 33 min
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Take the exit slight right toward AL 77: Talladega, Lincoln
1053 ft · 30 sec
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Turn right
9.7 mi · 14 min
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Continue straight
1.4 km · 59 sec
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Continue on North East Street
1.3 km · 1 min · North East Street
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Turn right onto North Street East
77 m · 6 sec · North Street East
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Turn left onto Court Street North
104 m · 12 sec · Court Street North
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West Battle Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · West Battle Street
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Turn right onto Haynes Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Haynes Street
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Continue on Ashland Highway
11 mi · 15 min · Ashland Highway
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Continue on Highway 77
11.2 mi · 15 min · Highway 77
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Continue on State Route 9
782 ft · 13 sec · State Route 9
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Continue on 1st Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · 1st Avenue
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Continue on State Route 9
3.2 mi · 5 min · State Route 9
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Continue on Main Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · Main Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street
960 ft · 22 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Cheaha Road
10 m · 1 sec · Cheaha Road
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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.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Leeds.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tuscaloosa and Lineville. Straight-line distance: 105.08 mi (169.11 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 Lineville
City in Alabama, United States
| Population | 2,221 |
| Coordinates | 33.3106700, -85.7544100 |
| Altitude | 322 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lineville (-85.75441, 33.31067)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 225 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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