How far is Tuscaloosa, AL from Moores Mill, AL?

The driving distance from Tuscaloosa, AL to Moores Mill, AL is about 164.7 miles (265 km), with a travel time of about 03h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 127.9 miles (205.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 11m 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
164.69 mi
03h 05m
Flight
127.94 mi
205.9 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
127.94 mi
Kilometers
205.9 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
164.69 mi
Kilometers
265.05 km
Drive Time
03h 05m

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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 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Moores Mill
Thu, Apr 23, 4:54 AM CDT
Return by in Tuscaloosa
Thu, Apr 23, 7:59 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Tuscaloosa
2026-04-23T01:48
Arrive Moores Mill
Thu, Apr 23, 4:54 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:06 AM to 11:06 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
10:48 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
Smoke Rise
AL

Census-designated place in Blount County, Alabama

From Tuscaloosa
82.4 mi
01h 32m
To Moores Mill
82.3 mi
01h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SE
Destination
83°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Tuscaloosa and Moores Mill.

  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

    52.9 mi · 57 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight left toward I 65 North: Huntsville

    45 m · 4 sec

  10. 10

    Continue on I 65 North: Huntsville

    1027 ft · 25 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight right

    78.6 mi · 1 hr 25 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 565 East, AL 20 West, US 72 Alternate: Decatur, Huntsville

    1665 ft · 41 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on I 565 East, US 72 Alternate East: Huntsville

    2761 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    23.2 mi · 26 min

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Moores Mill Road Northeast

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Moores Mill Road Northeast

  16. 16

    Continue on Moores Mill Road

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Moores Mill Road

  17. 17

    Turn left

    40 m · 7 sec

  18. 18

    Turn right

    17 m · 5 sec

  19. 19

    Turn slight left

    1 m · 1 sec

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
20 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 65 North
78.8 mi · 48%
Lurleen B Wallace Boulevard South
56.3 mi · 34%
I 565 East
24 mi · 15%
Moores Mill Road Northeast
3.08 mi · 2%
Moores Mill Road
2.24 mi · 1%
University Boulevard
0.14 mi
Longest Stretch

I 65 North

Merge slight right

78.6 mi · 01h 25m

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 05m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+36.8 mi
127.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Smoke Rise
01h 32m from Tuscaloosa
Leave By
10:48 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Tuscaloosa and Sunny near Moores Mill.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Tuscaloosa to Moores Mill?

The road trip is about 164.7 miles (265 km) and usually takes 03h 05m 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?

Smoke Rise is a useful midpoint, sitting about 82.4 miles from Tuscaloosa and 82.3 miles from Moores Mill.

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

The direct path is about 127.9 miles (205.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.8 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 10:48 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.00 one way or $44.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Tuscaloosa and Sunny near Moores Mill.

Stop Ideas Near Smoke Rise

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Smoke Rise and the surrounding midpoint area.
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Practical stop 5.1 mi away

marrion city hall

Warrior , AL
e 36756, 123 Marion St, Warrior, AL 35180
Business administration service
Hanceville City Hall
Meeting point 13.2 mi away

Hanceville City Hall

Hanceville , AL
112 Main St SE, Hanceville, AL 35077
Rating 3.7/5 18 reviews City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Smoke Rise.

RAIL

Birmingham

42 mi away
1819 Morris Ave.
RAIL

Anniston

95 mi away
126 West 4th St
RAIL

Tuscaloosa

104 mi away
2105 Greensboro Ave
BUS

Brent, AL

109 mi away
10393 Alabama Highway 5

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Tuscaloosa and Moores Mill. Straight-line distance: 127.94 mi (205.9 km).

Tuscaloosa

#1 Tuscaloosa

The most populous city in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama.

Population102,819
Coordinates33.2098400, -87.5691700
Altitude68
CountryUnited States
Moores Mill

#2 Moores Mill

Census designated place

Population5,682
Coordinates34.8439800, -86.5183200
Altitude210
CountryUnited States
Start: Tuscaloosa (-87.56917, 33.20984)
End: Moores Mill (-86.51832, 34.84398)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 265 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.81 gal
22 L · about $22.00
Round trip
$44.00
11.62 gal · 44 L
Estimated CO2
51.6 kg one way
Round trip: 103.3 kg / 228 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $22.00 $44.00
Mid-grade $4.26 $24.74 $49.49
Premium $4.63 $26.87 $53.74
Diesel $5.42 $31.46 $62.92

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Tuscaloosa and Moores Mill. The current time is 01:48:33.

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.