How far is Tuscaloosa, AL from Sylvania, AL?
The driving distance from Tuscaloosa, AL to Sylvania, AL is about 163.5 miles (263.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 07m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 137.4 miles (221.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 14m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 07m.
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.
Town in Jefferson County, Alabama, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Tuscaloosa and Sylvania.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tuscaloosa and Sylvania.
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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 left
1.2 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
58.2 mi · 1 hr 4 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 59 North: Gadsden
88.4 mi · 1 hr 35 min
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Take the exit slight right toward 35: Fort Payne, Rainsville
1323 ft · 34 sec
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Turn left onto Glenn Boulevard Southwest
3.8 mi · 5 min · Glenn Boulevard Southwest
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Continue on East Main Street
3.8 mi · 5 min · East Main Street
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Turn right onto McCurdy Avenue North
2.8 mi · 5 min · McCurdy Avenue North
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Continue on State Highway 75
1.6 mi · 2 min · State Highway 75
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Turn left onto County Road 849
588 ft · 26 sec · County Road 849
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Continue on County Road 849
1433 ft · 1 min · County Road 849
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Turn right onto 2nd Avenue West
17 m · 9 sec · 2nd Avenue West
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Turn left onto Main Street South
3085 ft · 2 min · Main Street South
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Turn left onto County Road 27
15 m · 1 sec · County Road 27
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · County Road 27
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Tuscaloosa and Sylvania.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 59 North
Keep slight left to continue on I 59 North: Gadsden
88.4 mi · 01h 35m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Tuscaloosa and Mostly Sunny near Sylvania.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Tuscaloosa to Sylvania?
The road trip is about 163.5 miles (263.2 km) and usually takes 03h 07m 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?
Argo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 81.8 miles from Tuscaloosa and 81.8 miles from Sylvania.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 137.4 miles (221.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.1 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 10:46 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.85 one way or $43.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Tuscaloosa and Mostly Sunny near Sylvania.
Stop Ideas Near Argo
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 Argo.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tuscaloosa and Sylvania. Straight-line distance: 137.42 mi (221.15 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 Sylvania
City in DeKalb County, Alabama, United States of America
| Population | 1,860 |
| Coordinates | 34.5623100, -85.8124700 |
| Altitude | 423 |
| Country | United States |
End: Sylvania (-85.81247, 34.56231)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 263 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 05m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 43m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 02m |
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 | $21.85 | $43.70 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $24.57 | $49.15 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $26.69 | $53.37 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $31.24 | $62.49 |
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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