How far is Tuscaloosa, AL from Springville, AL?

The driving distance from Tuscaloosa, AL to Springville, AL is about 86.8 miles (139.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 74.3 miles (119.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 16m 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
86.81 mi
01h 38m
Flight
74.31 mi
119.59 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
74.31 mi
Kilometers
119.59 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
86.81 mi
Kilometers
139.71 km
Drive Time
01h 38m

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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 01h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Springville
Thu, Apr 30, 6:11 AM CDT
Return by in Tuscaloosa
Thu, Apr 30, 7:49 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Tuscaloosa
2026-04-30T04:32
Arrive Springville
Thu, Apr 30, 6:11 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:38 AM to 11:38 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:14 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
Bessemer
AL

City in Jefferson County, Alabama, United States

From Tuscaloosa
43.4 mi
00h 49m
To Springville
43.4 mi
00h 49m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Thursday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph N
Destination
71°F
Thursday

Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 left

    1.2 km · 2 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    58.2 mi · 1 hr 4 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 59 North: Gadsden

    23.7 mi · 26 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward 174: Springville, Odenville

    1421 ft · 44 sec

  11. 11

    Turn sharp left onto State Route 174

    1.2 km · 1 min · State Route 174

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1432 ft · 29 sec · Main Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Robinson Street

    1 m · 1 sec · Robinson Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Robinson Street

Car Route Details

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

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
14 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Lurleen B Wallace Boulevard South
61.7 mi · 71%
I 59 North
23.7 mi · 27%
State Route 174
0.71 mi · 1%
Main Street
0.27 mi
174
0.27 mi
University Boulevard
0.14 mi
Longest Stretch

Lurleen B Wallace Boulevard South

Merge slight left

58.2 mi · 01h 04m

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 38m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.5 mi
74.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bessemer
00h 49m from Tuscaloosa
Leave By
3:14 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Tuscaloosa and Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Springville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 86.8 miles (139.7 km) and usually takes 01h 38m 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?

Bessemer is a useful midpoint, sitting about 43.4 miles from Tuscaloosa and 43.4 miles from Springville.

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

The direct path is about 74.3 miles (119.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:14 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.59 one way or $23.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Tuscaloosa and Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Springville.

Stop Ideas Near Bessemer

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Bessemer and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 13.6 mi away

City of Adamsville City Hall

Adamsville , AL
4828 Main St, Adamsville, AL 35005
Rating 3.0/5 2 reviews City government office,City clerk's office,City courthouse,City Hall,Tourist information center
Helena City Hall
Meeting point 11 mi away

Helena City Hall

Helena , AL
816 Hwy 52 W, Helena, AL 35080
Rating 3.8/5 11 reviews City government office
The Preserve Town Hall
Nearby stop 8.2 mi away

The Preserve Town Hall

Hoover , AL
601 Preserve Way, Hoover, AL 35226
Rating 4.5/5 33 reviews Conference center

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Bessemer.

RAIL

Birmingham

18 mi away
1819 Morris Ave.
BUS

Brent, AL

53 mi away
10393 Alabama Highway 5
RAIL

Tuscaloosa

61 mi away
2105 Greensboro Ave
BUS

Marion, AL

92 mi away
26400 Alabama Highway 14

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Tuscaloosa and Springville. Straight-line distance: 74.31 mi (119.59 km).

Tuscaloosa

#1 Tuscaloosa

The most populous city in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama.

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

#2 Springville

Town in St.

Population4,386
Coordinates33.7750500, -86.4719100
Altitude221
CountryUnited States
Start: Tuscaloosa (-87.56917, 33.20984)
End: Springville (-86.47191, 33.77505)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 140 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.06 gal
11.6 L · about $11.59
Round trip
$23.18
6.12 gal · 23.2 L
Estimated CO2
27.2 kg one way
Round trip: 54.4 kg / 120 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $11.59 $23.18
Mid-grade $4.26 $13.03 $26.07
Premium $4.63 $14.15 $28.31
Diesel $5.42 $16.57 $33.14

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Tuscaloosa and Springville. The current time is 04:32:46.

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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.