How far is Tuscaloosa, AL from Pleasant Grove, AL?

The driving distance from Tuscaloosa, AL to Pleasant Grove, AL is about 57.7 miles (92.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 49.1 miles (79 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 49m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
57.74 mi
01h 24m
Flight
49.06 mi
78.96 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
49.06 mi
Kilometers
78.96 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
57.74 mi
Kilometers
92.92 km
Drive Time
01h 24m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pleasant Grove
Sat, Apr 18, 12:50 PM CDT
Return by in Tuscaloosa
Sat, Apr 18, 2:15 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Tuscaloosa
2026-04-18T11:26
Arrive Pleasant Grove
Sat, Apr 18, 12:50 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:25 AM to 11:25 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:40 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
Brent
AL

City in Bibb County, Alabama, United States

From Tuscaloosa
28.8 mi
00h 42m
To Pleasant Grove
28.9 mi
00h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SW
Destination
86°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Tuscaloosa and Pleasant Grove.

  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

    33 mi · 38 min · McFarland Boulevard East

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Bibb County 20

    5.5 mi · 10 min · Bibb County 20

  11. 11

    Continue on Antioch Road

    5 mi · 9 min · Antioch Road

  12. 12

    Turn right

    1538 ft · 31 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Bibb County 36

    2.2 mi · 5 min · Bibb County 36

  14. 14

    Continue on County Road 36

    3.7 mi · 9 min · County Road 36

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn left

    2.7 mi · 4 min

  16. 16

    Turn right

    7 m · 1 sec

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
17 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
29.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
McFarland Boulevard East
33 mi · 57%
Bibb County 20
5.45 mi · 9%
Antioch Road
4.95 mi · 9%
County Road 36
3.65 mi · 6%
Lurleen B Wallace Boulevard South
3.28 mi · 6%
Bibb County 36
2.21 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

McFarland Boulevard East

Turn right onto McFarland Boulevard East

33 mi · 00h 38m

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 24m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.6 mi
49.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Brent
00h 42m from Tuscaloosa
Leave By
3:40 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Tuscaloosa and Mostly Sunny near Pleasant Grove.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Tuscaloosa to Pleasant Grove?

The road trip is about 57.7 miles (92.9 km) and usually takes 01h 24m 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 28.8 miles from Tuscaloosa and 28.9 miles from Pleasant Grove.

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

The direct path is about 49.1 miles (79 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.6 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 3:40 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.73 one way or $15.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Tuscaloosa and Mostly Sunny near Pleasant Grove.

Stop Ideas Near Brent

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

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

BUS

Brent, AL

2 mi away
10393 Alabama Highway 5
BUS

Marion, AL

36 mi away
26400 Alabama Highway 14
RAIL

Tuscaloosa

46 mi away
2105 Greensboro Ave
BUS

Selma, AL

60 mi away
434 Broad Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Tuscaloosa and Pleasant Grove. Straight-line distance: 49.06 mi (78.96 km).

Tuscaloosa

#1 Tuscaloosa

The most populous city in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama.

Population102,819
Coordinates33.2098400, -87.5691700
Altitude68
CountryUnited States
Pleasant Grove

#2 Pleasant Grove

City in western Jefferson County, Alabama

Population9,578
Coordinates32.9217900, -86.7947100
Altitude189
CountryUnited States
Start: Tuscaloosa (-87.56917, 33.20984)
End: Pleasant Grove (-86.79471, 32.92179)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 93 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.04 gal
7.71 L · about $7.73
Round trip
$15.45
4.08 gal · 15.42 L
Estimated CO2
18.1 kg one way
Round trip: 36.3 kg / 80 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $7.73 $15.45
Mid-grade $4.26 $8.69 $17.38
Premium $4.63 $9.44 $18.87
Diesel $5.42 $11.05 $22.09

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Tuscaloosa and Pleasant Grove. The current time is 11:26:01.

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.