How far is Tuscaloosa, AL from Perryville, AL?
The driving distance from Tuscaloosa, AL to Perryville, AL is about 60.4 miles (97.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 48.7 miles (78.4 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 CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 19m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Bibb County, Alabama, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Tuscaloosa and Perryville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tuscaloosa and Perryville.
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Start on the route
40 m · 12 sec
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Turn right onto University Boulevard
718 ft · 22 sec · University Boulevard
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Turn left onto Lurleen B Wallace Boulevard South
2802 ft · 1 min · Lurleen B Wallace Boulevard South
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Continue straight
1785 ft · 25 sec
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Continue straight
2.4 mi · 3 min
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Turn left onto Skyland Boulevard East
1515 ft · 33 sec · Skyland Boulevard East
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Turn slight right
68 m · 9 sec
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Turn slight right onto Old Montgomery Highway
1.8 mi · 3 min · Old Montgomery Highway
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Turn right onto McFarland Boulevard East
28 mi · 33 min · McFarland Boulevard East
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Turn right onto Birmingham Road
1.6 km · 2 min · Birmingham Road
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Turn left onto Walnut Street
1423 ft · 35 sec · Walnut Street
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Turn slight right
62 m · 5 sec
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Turn slight right onto Montgomery Road
1995 ft · 51 sec · Montgomery Road
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Turn right onto Selma Road
14 mi · 19 min · Selma Road
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At the end of the road, turn right
2357 ft · 43 sec
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Turn left
9.8 mi · 13 min
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Turn right onto County Road 30
1.5 km · 2 min · County Road 30
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · County Road 30
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Tuscaloosa and Perryville.
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.
McFarland Boulevard East
Turn right onto McFarland Boulevard East
28 mi · 00h 33m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Tuscaloosa and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Perryville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Tuscaloosa to Perryville?
The road trip is about 60.4 miles (97.2 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?
Brent is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.2 miles from Tuscaloosa and 30.2 miles from Perryville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 48.7 miles (78.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.7 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 3:50 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.07 one way or $16.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.9 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 Perryville.
Stop Ideas Near Brent
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Brent.
Brent, AL
Marion, AL
Tuscaloosa
Selma, AL
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tuscaloosa and Perryville. Straight-line distance: 48.74 mi (78.44 km).
#1 Tuscaloosa
The most populous city in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama.
| Population | 102,819 |
| Coordinates | 33.2098400, -87.5691700 |
| Altitude | 68 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Perryville
City in Perry County, Arkansas
| Population | 1,460 |
| Coordinates | 32.6168000, -87.1141600 |
| Altitude | 120 |
| Country | United States |
End: Perryville (-87.11416, 32.6168)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 97 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 00m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 45m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.79 | $8.07 | $16.13 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $9.07 | $18.14 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $9.85 | $19.70 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $11.53 | $23.07 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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