How far is Tuscaloosa, AL from Luverne, AL?
The driving distance from Tuscaloosa, AL to Luverne, AL is about 150.7 miles (242.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 128.2 miles (206.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 53m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 26m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
County seat of Conecuh County, Alabama, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Tuscaloosa and Luverne.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tuscaloosa and Luverne.
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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
2.4 mi · 3 min
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Turn left onto Skyland Boulevard East
1515 ft · 33 sec · Skyland Boulevard East
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Turn slight right
68 m · 9 sec
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Turn slight right onto Old Montgomery Highway
1.8 mi · 3 min · Old Montgomery Highway
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Turn right onto McFarland Boulevard East
86.8 mi · 1 hr 52 min · McFarland Boulevard East
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Turn right onto South Memorial Drive
2 mi · 3 min · South Memorial Drive
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Continue on Birmingham Highway
3.7 mi · 5 min · Birmingham Highway
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Turn right onto West Boulevard
6.2 mi · 9 min · West Boulevard
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Take the exit slight right
57 m · 6 sec
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Turn right onto South Court Street
1.9 mi · 3 min · South Court Street
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Continue on Norman Bridge Road
6.7 mi · 10 min · Norman Bridge Road
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Continue on Hobbie Road
11.3 mi · 17 min · Hobbie Road
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Continue on Anderson Drive
26 mi · 39 min · Anderson Drive
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Continue on West 3rd Street
2922 ft · 57 sec · West 3rd Street
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Turn left onto Forest Avenue
23 m · 3 sec · Forest Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Forest Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Tuscaloosa and Luverne.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
McFarland Boulevard East
Turn right onto McFarland Boulevard East
86.8 mi · 01h 52m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Sunny leaving Tuscaloosa and Sunny near Luverne.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Tuscaloosa to Luverne?
The road trip is about 150.7 miles (242.5 km) and usually takes 03h 26m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Evergreen is a useful midpoint, sitting about 75.4 miles from Tuscaloosa and 75.3 miles from Luverne.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 128.2 miles (206.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.5 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:06 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.15 one way or $40.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Tuscaloosa and Sunny near Luverne.
Stop Ideas Near Evergreen
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 Evergreen.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tuscaloosa and Luverne. Straight-line distance: 128.2 mi (206.32 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 Luverne
City in Alabama
| Population | 2,703 |
| Coordinates | 31.7165500, -86.2638500 |
| Altitude | 108 |
| Country | United States |
End: Luverne (-86.26385, 31.71655)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 243 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 00m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 52m |
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 | $20.15 | $40.29 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $22.66 | $45.32 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $24.61 | $49.21 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $28.81 | $57.62 |
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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