How far is Tuscaloosa, AL from Tarrant, AL?
The driving distance from Tuscaloosa, AL to Tarrant, AL is about 63.1 miles (101.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 52.7 miles (84.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 27m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 13m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Tuscaloosa and Tarrant.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tuscaloosa and Tarrant.
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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
56.3 mi · 1 hr 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward AL 79: Tallapoosa Street
2597 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on AL 79
575 ft · 14 sec
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Turn straight onto Tallapoosa Street
769 ft · 18 sec · Tallapoosa Street
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Continue on Vanderbilt Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · Vanderbilt Road
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Continue on Pinson Valley Parkway
3004 ft · 57 sec · Pinson Valley Parkway
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Turn slight right onto Pinson Street
1844 ft · 51 sec · Pinson Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Pinson Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Tuscaloosa and Tarrant.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Lurleen B Wallace Boulevard South
Merge slight left
56.3 mi · 01h 02m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Tuscaloosa and Sunny near Tarrant.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Tuscaloosa to Tarrant?
The road trip is about 63.1 miles (101.5 km) and usually takes 01h 13m 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?
Lake View is a useful midpoint, sitting about 31.5 miles from Tuscaloosa and 31.6 miles from Tarrant.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 52.7 miles (84.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.4 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 4:02 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.45 one way or $16.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Tuscaloosa and Sunny near Tarrant.
Stop Ideas Near Lake View
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 Lake View.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tuscaloosa and Tarrant. Straight-line distance: 52.69 mi (84.8 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 Tarrant
City in Alabama, United States
| Population | 6,081 |
| Coordinates | 33.5834400, -86.7727700 |
| Altitude | 166 |
| Country | United States |
End: Tarrant (-86.77277, 33.58344)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 102 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 06m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 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 | $8.45 | $16.89 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $9.50 | $19.00 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $10.31 | $20.63 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $12.08 | $24.15 |
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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