How far is Tuscaloosa, AL from Semmes, AL?
The driving distance from Tuscaloosa, AL to Semmes, AL is about 223.3 miles (359.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 172.8 miles (278.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 31m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Flight Distance
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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 04h 15m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Human settlement in Choctaw County, Alabama, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Tuscaloosa and Semmes.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tuscaloosa and Semmes.
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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
1.7 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right
772 ft · 19 sec
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Keep slight right
1592 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left
86.1 mi · 1 hr 32 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 45 South: Quitman
1419 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left
14.6 mi · 17 min
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Continue straight
1.1 km · 46 sec
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Continue straight
3.7 mi · 4 min
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Continue straight
5.4 mi · 6 min
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5.5 mi · 6 min
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Continue straight
2.7 mi · 3 min
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1.7 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
3.9 mi · 5 min
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9.8 mi · 11 min
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2 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
4.9 mi · 6 min
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Continue straight
17.4 mi · 20 min
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Keep slight left
51.5 mi · 59 min
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Take the exit slight right
1953 ft · 54 sec
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Merge slight left onto Industrial Parkway
4.2 mi · 5 min · Industrial Parkway
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Turn left onto Newburn Road
1.6 km · 2 min · Newburn Road
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Continue on Schillinger Road North
2.1 mi · 3 min · Schillinger Road North
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Turn right
42 m · 5 sec
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Turn right onto Moffett Road
2.3 mi · 4 min · Moffett Road
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Turn left onto Wulff Road
67 m · 10 sec · Wulff Road
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Turn right
15 m · 6 sec
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Turn right
27 m · 6 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Tuscaloosa and Semmes.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Lurleen B Wallace Boulevard South
Merge slight left
86.1 mi · 01h 32m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Sunny leaving Tuscaloosa and Partly Sunny near Semmes.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Tuscaloosa to Semmes?
The road trip is about 223.3 miles (359.3 km) and usually takes 04h 15m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Needham is a useful midpoint, sitting about 111.8 miles from Tuscaloosa and 111.5 miles from Semmes.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 172.8 miles (278.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 50.5 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:28 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.86 one way or $57.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 67.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Tuscaloosa and Partly Sunny near Semmes.
Stop Ideas Near Needham
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 Needham.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tuscaloosa and Semmes. Straight-line distance: 172.8 mi (278.1 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 Semmes
City in Mobile County, Alabama, United States
| Population | 5,736 |
| Coordinates | 30.7782400, -88.2591700 |
| Altitude | 75 |
| Country | United States |
End: Semmes (-88.25917, 30.77824)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 359 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 43m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 47m |
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 | $28.86 | $57.71 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $32.45 | $64.91 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $35.24 | $70.49 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $41.26 | $82.52 |
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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