How far is Tuscaloosa, AL from Monroeville, AL?

The driving distance from Tuscaloosa, AL to Monroeville, AL is about 153.4 miles (246.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 117.1 miles (188.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 24m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
153.4 mi
03h 12m
Flight
117.08 mi
188.42 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
117.08 mi
Kilometers
188.42 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
153.4 mi
Kilometers
246.88 km
Drive Time
03h 12m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Monroeville
Tue, May 12, 9:34 PM CDT
Return by in Tuscaloosa
Wed, May 13, 12:47 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Tuscaloosa
2026-05-12T18:22
Arrive Monroeville
Tue, May 12, 9:34 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:12 AM to 11:12 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:36 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Tuscaloosa
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Linden
AL

Town in Marengo County, Alabama, USA

From Tuscaloosa
76.8 mi
01h 36m
To Monroeville
76.6 mi
01h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NE
Destination
81°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 right

    1592 ft · 39 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    25.6 mi · 27 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Union

    974 ft · 29 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto M L King Highway

    1.3 mi · 3 min · M L King Highway

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    4.6 mi · 6 min

  12. 12

    Turn left onto 1st Avenue

    601 ft · 27 sec · 1st Avenue

  13. 13

    Merge slight right onto Greensboro Street

    1546 ft · 33 sec · Greensboro Street

  14. 14

    Turn slight right onto Demopolis Highway

    24 mi · 34 min · Demopolis Highway

  15. 15

    Turn left onto East Capitol Street

    736 ft · 14 sec · East Capitol Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto North Cedar Avenue

    1 mi · 1 min · North Cedar Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn left

    1.6 km · 1 min

  18. 18

    Turn right

    17.2 mi · 20 min

  19. 19

    Turn right

    38.9 mi · 44 min

  20. 20

    Turn left onto North Jackson Street

    2.4 mi · 4 min · North Jackson Street

  21. 21

    Turn left

    28.1 mi · 34 min

  22. 22

    Turn left

    5.3 mi · 9 min

  23. 23

    Enter the roundabout toward East Claiborne Street

    1004 ft · 23 sec · East Claiborne Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Pineville Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
24 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Lurleen B Wallace Boulevard South
28.6 mi · 19%
Demopolis Highway
24 mi · 16%
M L King Highway
5.91 mi · 4%
North Jackson Street
2.37 mi · 2%
North Cedar Avenue
1.01 mi · 1%
Greensboro Street
0.29 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn right

38.9 mi · 00h 44m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 12m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+36.3 mi
117.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Linden
01h 36m from Tuscaloosa
Leave By
10:36 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Tuscaloosa and Sunny near Monroeville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 153.4 miles (246.9 km) and usually takes 03h 12m 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?

Linden is a useful midpoint, sitting about 76.8 miles from Tuscaloosa and 76.6 miles from Monroeville.

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

The direct path is about 117.1 miles (188.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.3 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 10:36 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.49 one way or $40.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Tuscaloosa and Sunny near Monroeville.

Stop Ideas Near Linden

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

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

BUS

Thomasville, AL

41 mi away
34390 US Highway 43
BUS

Marion, AL

58 mi away
26400 Alabama Highway 14
BUS

Camden, AL

60 mi away
8 Claiborne Street \r\n8 Claiborne Street \r\n
BUS

Grove Hill, AL

69 mi away
430 South Jackson Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Tuscaloosa and Monroeville. Straight-line distance: 117.08 mi (188.42 km).

Tuscaloosa

#1 Tuscaloosa

The most populous city in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama.

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

#2 Monroeville

City in Alabama, United States

Population5,623
Coordinates31.5279400, -87.3247100
Altitude126
CountryUnited States
Start: Tuscaloosa (-87.56917, 33.20984)
End: Monroeville (-87.32471, 31.52794)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 247 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.41 gal
20.49 L · about $20.49
Round trip
$40.98
10.82 gal · 40.98 L
Estimated CO2
48.1 kg one way
Round trip: 96.2 kg / 212 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $20.49 $40.98
Mid-grade $4.26 $23.04 $46.08
Premium $4.63 $25.02 $50.04
Diesel $5.42 $29.30 $58.59

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 · May 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Tuscaloosa and Monroeville. The current time is 18:22:39.

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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.