How far is Tuscaloosa, AL from Mount Olive, AL?

The driving distance from Tuscaloosa, AL to Mount Olive, AL is about 69.5 miles (111.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 52 miles (83.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 39m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
69.49 mi
01h 19m
Flight
52.01 mi
83.7 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
52.01 mi
Kilometers
83.7 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
69.49 mi
Kilometers
111.83 km
Drive Time
01h 19m

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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 01h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mount Olive
Tue, Nov 10, 4:21 PM CST
Return by in Tuscaloosa
Tue, Nov 10, 5:41 PM CST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Tuscaloosa
2026-11-10T15:02
Arrive Mount Olive
Tue, Nov 10, 4:21 PM CST
Route Timing
01h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:20 AM to 11:20 AM CST

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

Leave by
3:50 PM CST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Tuscaloosa
9:30 PM CST
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
Lake View
AL

City of Iowa, USA

From Tuscaloosa
34.7 mi
00h 39m
To Mount Olive
34.7 mi
00h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Nov 10 6:00 AM CST
Wind
0 mph
Destination
73°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Nov 10 6:00 AM CST
Wind
0 mph

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Tuscaloosa and Mount Olive.

  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

    10.6 mi · 12 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Mount Olive Road

    2734 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Mount Olive Boulevard

    96 m · 6 sec · Mount Olive Boulevard

  14. 14

    Continue on Mount Olive Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Mount Olive Road

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Mount Olive Road

Car Route Details

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

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
15 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Lurleen B Wallace Boulevard South
56.3 mi · 81%
I 65 North
10.8 mi · 16%
Mount Olive Road
2.11 mi · 3%
University Boulevard
0.14 mi
Mount Olive Boulevard
0.06 mi
Longest Stretch

Lurleen B Wallace Boulevard South

Merge slight left

52.9 mi · 00h 57m

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 19m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.5 mi
52 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lake View
00h 39m from Tuscaloosa
Leave By
3:50 PM CST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Tuscaloosa and Mostly Sunny near Mount Olive.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Tuscaloosa to Mount Olive?

The road trip is about 69.5 miles (111.8 km) and usually takes 01h 19m 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?

Lake View is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34.7 miles from Tuscaloosa and 34.7 miles from Mount Olive.

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

The direct path is about 52 miles (83.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.5 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:50 PM CST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.85 one way or $17.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Tuscaloosa and Mostly Sunny near Mount Olive.

Stop Ideas Near Lake View

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

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

BUS

Brent, AL

36 mi away
10393 Alabama Highway 5
RAIL

Birmingham

40 mi away
1819 Morris Ave.
RAIL

Tuscaloosa

41 mi away
2105 Greensboro Ave
BUS

Marion, AL

74 mi away
26400 Alabama Highway 14

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Tuscaloosa and Mount Olive. Straight-line distance: 52.01 mi (83.7 km).

Tuscaloosa

#1 Tuscaloosa

The most populous city in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama.

Population102,819
Coordinates33.2098400, -87.5691700
Altitude68
CountryUnited States
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#2 Mount Olive

Mount Olive is a place in Alabama, United States.

Population0
Coordinates33.6709400, -86.8561000
Altitude185
CountryUnited States
Start: Tuscaloosa (-87.56917, 33.20984)
End: Mount Olive (-86.8561, 33.67094)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 112 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.45 gal
9.28 L · about $8.85
Round trip
$17.71
4.9 gal · 18.56 L
Estimated CO2
21.8 kg one way
Round trip: 43.5 kg / 96 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.61 $8.85 $17.71
Mid-grade $4.07 $9.97 $19.94
Premium $4.48 $10.97 $21.94
Diesel $5.76 $14.11 $28.22

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 · Nov 10, 2026

There is no time difference between Tuscaloosa and Mount Olive. The current time is 15:02:09.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.