How far is Tuscaloosa, AL from Minor, AL?

The driving distance from Tuscaloosa, AL to Minor, AL is about 56 miles (90.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 42.8 miles (68.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 14m 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
56.03 mi
01h 07m
Flight
42.75 mi
68.8 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
42.75 mi
Kilometers
68.8 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
56.03 mi
Kilometers
90.17 km
Drive Time
01h 07m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Minor
Sun, Apr 19, 2:06 AM CDT
Return by in Tuscaloosa
Sun, Apr 19, 3:13 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 Minor
Sun, Apr 19, 2:06 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:07 AM to 11:07 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:16 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
Woodstock
AL

Town in Alabama, United States

From Tuscaloosa
28 mi
00h 33m
To Minor
28 mi
00h 33m

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
70°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 Minor.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    47.5 mi · 51 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Lloyd Noland Parkway

    812 ft · 20 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Lloyd Noland Parkway

    1422 ft · 40 sec · Lloyd Noland Parkway

  11. 11

    Continue on Avenue E

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Avenue E

  12. 12

    Turn left onto 20th Street Ensley

    1155 ft · 29 sec · 20th Street Ensley

  13. 13

    Continue on Birmingport Road

    2.7 mi · 5 min · Birmingport Road

  14. 14

    Turn right onto McDonald Chapel Road

    2426 ft · 1 min · McDonald Chapel Road

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Central Avenue

    39 m · 6 sec · Central Avenue

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Central Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Lurleen B Wallace Boulevard South
51 mi · 91%
Birmingport Road
2.68 mi · 5%
Avenue E
1.1 mi · 2%
McDonald Chapel Road
0.46 mi · 1%
Lloyd Noland Parkway
0.42 mi · 1%
20th Street Ensley
0.22 mi
Longest Stretch

Lurleen B Wallace Boulevard South

Merge slight left

47.5 mi · 00h 51m

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
01h 07m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.2 mi
42.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Woodstock
00h 33m from Tuscaloosa
Leave By
4:16 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 56 miles (90.2 km) and usually takes 01h 07m 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?

Woodstock is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28 miles from Tuscaloosa and 28 miles from Minor.

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

The direct path is about 42.8 miles (68.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.2 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 4:16 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.50 one way or $15.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.6 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 Minor.

Stop Ideas Near Woodstock

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

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

BUS

Brent, AL

28 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 Minor. Straight-line distance: 42.75 mi (68.8 km).

Tuscaloosa

#1 Tuscaloosa

The most populous city in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama.

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

#2 Minor

Census designated place

Population1,094
Coordinates33.5373300, -86.9405500
Altitude177
CountryUnited States
Start: Tuscaloosa (-87.56917, 33.20984)
End: Minor (-86.94055, 33.53733)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 90 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.98 gal
7.48 L · about $7.50
Round trip
$15.00
3.96 gal · 14.96 L
Estimated CO2
17.6 kg one way
Round trip: 35.2 kg / 78 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $7.50 $15.00
Mid-grade $4.26 $8.43 $16.87
Premium $4.63 $9.16 $18.32
Diesel $5.42 $10.72 $21.44

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 Minor. The current time is 00:59:34.

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.