How far is Tuscaloosa, AL from Locust Fork, AL?
The driving distance from Tuscaloosa, AL to Locust Fork, AL is about 88.8 miles (142.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 73.1 miles (117.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 41m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 50m.
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
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Jefferson County, Alabama, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Tuscaloosa and Locust Fork.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tuscaloosa and Locust Fork.
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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
56.3 mi · 1 hr 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward AL 79: Tallapoosa Street
2597 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on AL 79
575 ft · 14 sec
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Turn straight onto Tallapoosa Street
769 ft · 18 sec · Tallapoosa Street
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Continue on Vanderbilt Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · Vanderbilt Road
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Continue on Pinson Valley Parkway
10.4 mi · 16 min · Pinson Valley Parkway
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Continue on New Bradford Road
1698 ft · 29 sec · New Bradford Road
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Continue on New Bradford Highway
15.9 mi · 22 min · New Bradford Highway
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Turn right onto Old Town Road
117 m · 19 sec · Old Town Road
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Turn right onto Spunky Hollow Road
12 m · 2 sec · Spunky Hollow Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Spunky Hollow Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Tuscaloosa and Locust Fork.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Lurleen B Wallace Boulevard South
Merge slight left
56.3 mi · 01h 02m
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.
Sunny leaving Tuscaloosa and Sunny near Locust Fork.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Tuscaloosa to Locust Fork?
The road trip is about 88.8 miles (142.9 km) and usually takes 01h 50m 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?
Bessemer is a useful midpoint, sitting about 44.4 miles from Tuscaloosa and 44.4 miles from Locust Fork.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 73.1 miles (117.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.7 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 2:48 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.85 one way or $23.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Tuscaloosa and Sunny near Locust Fork.
Stop Ideas Near Bessemer
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City of Adamsville City Hall
Helena City Hall
The Preserve Town Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Bessemer.
Birmingham
Brent, AL
Tuscaloosa
Marion, AL
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tuscaloosa and Locust Fork. Straight-line distance: 73.08 mi (117.61 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 Locust Fork
Town
| Population | 1,178 |
| Coordinates | 33.9076000, -86.6152700 |
| Altitude | 178 |
| Country | United States |
End: Locust Fork (-86.61527, 33.9076)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 143 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 57m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 06m |
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 | $11.85 | $23.71 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $13.33 | $26.66 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $14.48 | $28.95 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $16.95 | $33.90 |
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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