How far is Tuscaloosa, AL from Midfield, AL?

The driving distance from Tuscaloosa, AL to Midfield, AL is about 49.4 miles (79.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 41.9 miles (67.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 57m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
49.41 mi
00h 58m
Flight
41.89 mi
67.42 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
41.89 mi
Kilometers
67.42 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
49.41 mi
Kilometers
79.51 km
Drive Time
00h 58m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Midfield
Sun, Apr 19, 1:57 AM CDT
Return by in Tuscaloosa
Sun, Apr 19, 2:56 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Tuscaloosa
2026-04-19T00:59
Arrive Midfield
Sun, Apr 19, 1:57 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:59 AM to 10:59 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:32 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
North Bibb
AL

City in Bibb County, Alabama, United States of America

From Tuscaloosa
24.7 mi
00h 29m
To Midfield
24.7 mi
00h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Sunday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph N
Destination
71°F
Sunday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    40 mi · 43 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward 18th Street, 19th Street

    1375 ft · 36 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto 18th Street North

    2895 ft · 1 min · 18th Street North

  11. 11

    Turn left onto 9th Avenue North

    1.3 mi · 2 min · 9th Avenue North

  12. 12

    Continue on Bessemer Super Highway

    3.2 mi · 5 min · Bessemer Super Highway

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Woodward Road

    2877 ft · 1 min · Woodward Road

  14. 14

    Turn left onto By Williams Sr Drive

    20 m · 1 sec · By Williams Sr Drive

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · By Williams Sr Drive

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
15 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
30.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Lurleen B Wallace Boulevard South
43.4 mi · 88%
Bessemer Super Highway
3.19 mi · 6%
9th Avenue North
1.25 mi · 3%
18th Street North
0.55 mi · 1%
Woodward Road
0.54 mi · 1%
18th Street
0.26 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Lurleen B Wallace Boulevard South

Merge slight left

40 mi · 00h 43m

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
00h 58m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.5 mi
41.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
North Bibb
00h 29m from Tuscaloosa
Leave By
4:32 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Tuscaloosa and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Midfield.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 49.4 miles (79.5 km) and usually takes 00h 58m 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?

North Bibb is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.7 miles from Tuscaloosa and 24.7 miles from Midfield.

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

The direct path is about 41.9 miles (67.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:32 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.59 one way or $13.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Tuscaloosa and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Midfield.

Stop Ideas Near North Bibb

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

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

BUS

Brent, AL

27 mi away
10393 Alabama Highway 5
RAIL

Tuscaloosa

38 mi away
2105 Greensboro Ave
RAIL

Birmingham

47 mi away
1819 Morris Ave.
BUS

Marion, AL

65 mi away
26400 Alabama Highway 14

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Tuscaloosa and Midfield. Straight-line distance: 41.89 mi (67.42 km).

Tuscaloosa

#1 Tuscaloosa

The most populous city in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama.

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

#2 Midfield

City in Jefferson County, Alabama, United States

Population4,955
Coordinates33.4615000, -86.9088800
Altitude156
CountryUnited States
Start: Tuscaloosa (-87.56917, 33.20984)
End: Midfield (-86.90888, 33.4615)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 80 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.74 gal
6.6 L · about $6.59
Round trip
$13.18
3.48 gal · 13.2 L
Estimated CO2
15.5 kg one way
Round trip: 30.9 kg / 68 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $6.59 $13.18
Mid-grade $4.26 $7.41 $14.82
Premium $4.63 $8.05 $16.10
Diesel $5.42 $9.42 $18.84

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 · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Tuscaloosa and Midfield. The current time is 00:59:00.

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.