How far is Tuscaloosa, AL from Oneonta, AL?

The driving distance from Tuscaloosa, AL to Oneonta, AL is about 94.4 miles (152 km), with a travel time of about 01h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 81.2 miles (130.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 59m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
94.48 mi
01h 59m
Flight
81.15 mi
130.6 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
81.15 mi
Kilometers
130.6 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
94.48 mi
Kilometers
152.05 km
Drive Time
01h 59m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Oneonta
Wed, Apr 29, 9:03 AM CDT
Return by in Tuscaloosa
Wed, Apr 29, 11:02 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Tuscaloosa
2026-04-29T07:03
Arrive Oneonta
Wed, Apr 29, 9:03 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:00 AM to 12:00 PM CDT

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

Leave by
2:30 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
Brighton
AL

City in Jefferson County, Alabama, United States

From Tuscaloosa
47.2 mi
00h 59m
To Oneonta
47.2 mi
00h 59m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W
Destination
79°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    56.3 mi · 1 hr 2 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward AL 79: Tallapoosa Street

    2597 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on AL 79

    575 ft · 14 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto Tallapoosa Street

    769 ft · 18 sec · Tallapoosa Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Vanderbilt Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Vanderbilt Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Pinson Valley Parkway

    10.4 mi · 16 min · Pinson Valley Parkway

  14. 14

    Turn right

    2109 ft · 38 sec

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    11.1 mi · 16 min

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    10.5 mi · 16 min

  17. 17

    Turn left onto 5th Street North

    16 m · 1 sec · 5th Street North

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 5th Street North

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
18 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Lurleen B Wallace Boulevard South
59.8 mi · 63%
Pinson Valley Parkway
31.9 mi · 34%
Vanderbilt Road
1.47 mi · 2%
AL 79
0.6 mi · 1%
Tallapoosa Street
0.15 mi
University Boulevard
0.14 mi
Longest Stretch

Lurleen B Wallace Boulevard South

Merge slight left

56.3 mi · 01h 02m

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 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.2 mi
81.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Brighton
00h 59m from Tuscaloosa
Leave By
2:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Tuscaloosa and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Oneonta.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 94.4 miles (152 km) and usually takes 01h 59m 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?

Brighton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 47.2 miles from Tuscaloosa and 47.2 miles from Oneonta.

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

The direct path is about 81.2 miles (130.6 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 2:30 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.61 one way or $25.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Tuscaloosa and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Oneonta.

Stop Ideas Near Brighton

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 Brighton and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 10.3 mi away

City of Adamsville City Hall

Adamsville , AL
4828 Main St, Adamsville, AL 35005
Rating 3.0/5 2 reviews City government office,City clerk's office,City courthouse,City Hall,Tourist information center
Helena City Hall
Meeting point 12.9 mi away

Helena City Hall

Helena , AL
816 Hwy 52 W, Helena, AL 35080
Rating 3.8/5 11 reviews City government office
The Preserve Town Hall
Nearby stop 8.4 mi away

The Preserve Town Hall

Hoover , AL
601 Preserve Way, Hoover, AL 35226
Rating 4.5/5 33 reviews Conference center

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Brighton.

RAIL

Birmingham

16 mi away
1819 Morris Ave.
BUS

Brent, AL

57 mi away
10393 Alabama Highway 5
RAIL

Tuscaloosa

63 mi away
2105 Greensboro Ave
BUS

Marion, AL

95 mi away
26400 Alabama Highway 14

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Tuscaloosa and Oneonta. Straight-line distance: 81.15 mi (130.6 km).

Tuscaloosa

#1 Tuscaloosa

The most populous city in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama.

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

#2 Oneonta

City in Alabama, United States of America

Population6,601
Coordinates33.9481500, -86.4727600
Altitude262
CountryUnited States
Start: Tuscaloosa (-87.56917, 33.20984)
End: Oneonta (-86.47276, 33.94815)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 152 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.33 gal
12.62 L · about $12.61
Round trip
$25.22
6.66 gal · 25.24 L
Estimated CO2
29.6 kg one way
Round trip: 59.2 kg / 131 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $12.61 $25.22
Mid-grade $4.26 $14.18 $28.36
Premium $4.63 $15.40 $30.80
Diesel $5.42 $18.03 $36.06

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 29, 2026

There is no time difference between Tuscaloosa and Oneonta. The current time is 07:03:10.

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.