How far is Tuscaloosa, AL from Pike Road, AL?

The driving distance from Tuscaloosa, AL to Pike Road, AL is about 120.2 miles (193.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 106.5 miles (171.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 22m 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
120.2 mi
02h 41m
Flight
106.53 mi
171.44 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
106.53 mi
Kilometers
171.44 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
120.2 mi
Kilometers
193.44 km
Drive Time
02h 41m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pike Road
Sat, May 30, 2:32 PM CDT
Return by in Tuscaloosa
Sat, May 30, 5:13 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Tuscaloosa
2026-05-30T11:51
Arrive Pike Road
Sat, May 30, 2:32 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:41 AM to 12:41 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:08 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
Maplesville
AL

Town

From Tuscaloosa
60.1 mi
01h 20m
To Pike Road
60.1 mi
01h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW
Destination
83°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Tuscaloosa and Pike Road.

  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

    2.4 mi · 3 min

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Skyland Boulevard East

    1515 ft · 33 sec · Skyland Boulevard East

  7. 7

    Turn slight right

    68 m · 9 sec

  8. 8

    Turn slight right onto Old Montgomery Highway

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Old Montgomery Highway

  9. 9

    Turn right onto McFarland Boulevard East

    89 mi · 1 hr 55 min · McFarland Boulevard East

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Cobbs Ford Road

    1.3 km · 57 sec · Cobbs Ford Road

  11. 11

    Take the exit right

    7.6 mi · 9 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I-85 North: Atlanta

    120 m · 10 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 85 North: Atlanta

    1040 ft · 25 sec

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    8.8 mi · 11 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 271: Auburn University Montgomery

    954 ft · 23 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Taylor Road

    2889 ft · 1 min · Taylor Road

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Halcyon Boulevard

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Halcyon Boulevard

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Vaughn Road

    731 ft · 19 sec · Vaughn Road

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Ray Thorington Road

    4.4 mi · 7 min · Ray Thorington Road

  20. 20

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Old Pike Road

    1.7 mi · 4 min · Old Pike Road

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Flinn Road

    41 m · 6 sec · Flinn Road

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Flinn Road

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
0 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
McFarland Boulevard East
89 mi · 74%
I 85 North
8.99 mi · 7%
Cobbs Ford Road
8.42 mi · 7%
Ray Thorington Road
4.37 mi · 4%
Lurleen B Wallace Boulevard South
3.28 mi · 3%
Old Montgomery Highway
1.76 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

McFarland Boulevard East

Turn right onto McFarland Boulevard East

89 mi · 01h 55m

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
02h 41m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.7 mi
106.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Maplesville
01h 20m from Tuscaloosa
Leave By
1:08 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Tuscaloosa and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Pike Road.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Tuscaloosa to Pike Road?

The road trip is about 120.2 miles (193.4 km) and usually takes 02h 41m 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?

Maplesville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 60.1 miles from Tuscaloosa and 60.1 miles from Pike Road.

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

The direct path is about 106.5 miles (171.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.7 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 1:08 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.06 one way or $32.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Tuscaloosa and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Pike Road.

Stop Ideas Near Maplesville

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

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

BUS

Brent, AL

34 mi away
10393 Alabama Highway 5
BUS

Selma, AL

44 mi away
434 Broad Street
BUS

Marion, AL

45 mi away
26400 Alabama Highway 14
BUS

Montgomery, AL

73 mi away
950 West South Boulevard

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Tuscaloosa and Pike Road. Straight-line distance: 106.53 mi (171.44 km).

Tuscaloosa

#1 Tuscaloosa

The most populous city in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama.

Population102,819
Coordinates33.2098400, -87.5691700
Altitude68
CountryUnited States
Pike Road

#2 Pike Road

Town

Population10,552
Coordinates32.2843100, -86.1030200
Altitude90
CountryUnited States
Start: Tuscaloosa (-87.56917, 33.20984)
End: Pike Road (-86.10302, 32.28431)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 193 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.24 gal
16.06 L · about $16.06
Round trip
$32.11
8.48 gal · 32.12 L
Estimated CO2
37.7 kg one way
Round trip: 75.4 kg / 166 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $16.06 $32.11
Mid-grade $4.26 $18.06 $36.12
Premium $4.63 $19.61 $39.22
Diesel $5.42 $22.96 $45.92

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 · May 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Tuscaloosa and Pike Road. The current time is 11:51:19.

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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.