How far is Tuscaloosa, AL from Silverhill, AL?

The driving distance from Tuscaloosa, AL to Silverhill, AL is about 226 miles (363.7 km), with a travel time of about 04h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 184.4 miles (296.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 15m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
225.99 mi
04h 37m
Flight
184.4 mi
296.76 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
184.4 mi
Kilometers
296.76 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
225.99 mi
Kilometers
363.69 km
Drive Time
04h 37m

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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 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Silverhill
Thu, Apr 23, 1:22 PM CDT
Return by in Tuscaloosa
Thu, Apr 23, 5:59 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Tuscaloosa
2026-04-23T08:44
Arrive Silverhill
Thu, Apr 23, 1:22 PM CDT
Route Timing
04h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:38 AM to 12:38 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
7:44 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Tuscaloosa
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Fulton
AL

Town in Alabama

From Tuscaloosa
113.2 mi
02h 18m
To Silverhill
112.8 mi
02h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SE
Destination
81°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 right

    1592 ft · 39 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    25.6 mi · 27 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Union

    974 ft · 29 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto M L King Highway

    1.3 mi · 3 min · M L King Highway

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    4.6 mi · 6 min

  12. 12

    Turn left onto 1st Avenue

    601 ft · 27 sec · 1st Avenue

  13. 13

    Merge slight right onto Greensboro Street

    1546 ft · 33 sec · Greensboro Street

  14. 14

    Turn slight right onto Demopolis Highway

    24 mi · 34 min · Demopolis Highway

  15. 15

    Turn left onto East Capitol Street

    736 ft · 14 sec · East Capitol Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto North Cedar Avenue

    1 mi · 1 min · North Cedar Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn left

    1.6 km · 1 min

  18. 18

    Turn right

    17.2 mi · 20 min

  19. 19

    Turn right

    106.5 mi · 2 hr 2 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit right

    2545 ft · 1 min

  21. 21

    Merge slight left

    9.2 mi · 10 min

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward I 165: Mobile

    3185 ft · 42 sec

  23. 23

    Continue straight

    4.6 mi · 5 min

  24. 24

    Continue on North Water Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · North Water Street

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Government Street

    1030 ft · 27 sec · Government Street

  26. 26

    Continue on Government Street

    708 ft · 25 sec · Government Street

  27. 27

    Continue on Bankhead Tunnel

    3271 ft · 1 min · Bankhead Tunnel

  28. 28

    Take the ramp straight

    60 m · 5 sec

  29. 29

    Continue straight

    2081 ft · 51 sec

  30. 30

    Merge slight left onto Jubilee Parkway

    16.1 mi · 17 min · Jubilee Parkway

  31. 31

    Take the exit slight right toward AL 59: Loxley, Bay Minette

    1712 ft · 42 sec

  32. 32

    Turn right

    2.9 mi · 4 min

  33. 33

    Turn right onto County Road 55

    4 mi · 10 min · County Road 55

  34. 34

    Continue on Broad Street

    2675 ft · 1 min · Broad Street

  35. 35

    Turn right onto Silverhill Avenue

    85 m · 6 sec · Silverhill Avenue

  36. 36

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Silverhill Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
36 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
5 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Lurleen B Wallace Boulevard South
28.6 mi · 13%
Demopolis Highway
24 mi · 11%
Jubilee Parkway
16.1 mi · 7%
North Cedar Avenue
10.7 mi · 5%
M L King Highway
5.91 mi · 3%
I 165
5.21 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn right

107 mi · 02h 02m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
04h 37m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+41.6 mi
184.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fulton
02h 18m from Tuscaloosa
Leave By
7:44 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Tuscaloosa and Mostly Sunny near Silverhill.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 226 miles (363.7 km) and usually takes 04h 37m 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?

Fulton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 113.2 miles from Tuscaloosa and 112.8 miles from Silverhill.

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

The direct path is about 184.4 miles (296.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 41.6 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:44 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.22 one way or $60.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 70.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Tuscaloosa and Mostly Sunny near Silverhill.

Stop Ideas Near Fulton

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

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

BUS

Grove Hill, AL

12 mi away
430 South Jackson Street
BUS

Thomasville, AL

17 mi away
34390 US Highway 43
BUS

Jackson, AL

30 mi away
3603 North College Avenue
BUS

Camden, AL

48 mi away
8 Claiborne Street \r\n8 Claiborne Street \r\n

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Tuscaloosa and Silverhill. Straight-line distance: 184.4 mi (296.76 km).

Tuscaloosa

#1 Tuscaloosa

The most populous city in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama.

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

#2 Silverhill

Town in Alabama, USA

Population1,285
Coordinates30.5454700, -87.7516600
Altitude44
CountryUnited States
Start: Tuscaloosa (-87.56917, 33.20984)
End: Silverhill (-87.75166, 30.54547)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 364 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.98 gal
30.19 L · about $30.22
Round trip
$60.44
15.96 gal · 60.38 L
Estimated CO2
70.9 kg one way
Round trip: 141.8 kg / 313 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $30.22 $60.44
Mid-grade $4.26 $33.99 $67.97
Premium $4.63 $36.91 $73.82
Diesel $5.42 $43.21 $86.42

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Tuscaloosa and Silverhill. The current time is 08:44:58.

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.