How far is Tuscaloosa, AL from Millbrook, AL?
The driving distance from Tuscaloosa, AL to Millbrook, AL is about 98.9 miles (159.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 10m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 86.4 miles (139 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 20m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 10m.
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.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Tuscaloosa and Millbrook.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tuscaloosa and Millbrook.
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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
89 mi · 1 hr 55 min · McFarland Boulevard East
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Turn right onto Cobbs Ford Road
2.6 mi · 4 min · Cobbs Ford Road
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Turn left onto Main Street
1.8 mi · 3 min · Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Tuscaloosa and Millbrook.
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
89 mi · 01h 55m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Tuscaloosa and Mostly Sunny near Millbrook.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Tuscaloosa to Millbrook?
The road trip is about 98.9 miles (159.1 km) and usually takes 02h 10m 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?
Maplesville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 49.5 miles from Tuscaloosa and 49.5 miles from Millbrook.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 86.4 miles (139 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.5 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 2:10 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.22 one way or $26.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Tuscaloosa and Mostly Sunny near Millbrook.
Stop Ideas Near Maplesville
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 Maplesville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tuscaloosa and Millbrook. Straight-line distance: 86.34 mi (138.95 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 Millbrook
City in Autauga and Elmore counties, Alabama, United States of America
| Population | 16,117 |
| Coordinates | 32.4798600, -86.3619200 |
| Altitude | 58 |
| Country | United States |
End: Millbrook (-86.36192, 32.47986)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 159 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 58m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 14m |
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 | $13.22 | $26.43 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $14.86 | $29.73 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $16.14 | $32.28 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $18.90 | $37.80 |
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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