How far is Tuscaloosa, AL from Town Creek, AL?

The driving distance from Tuscaloosa, AL to Town Creek, AL is about 121.9 miles (196.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 102.1 miles (164.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 56m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
121.93 mi
02h 58m
Flight
102.09 mi
164.3 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
102.09 mi
Kilometers
164.3 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
121.93 mi
Kilometers
196.22 km
Drive Time
02h 58m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Town Creek
Sun, Apr 19, 3:58 AM CDT
Return by in Tuscaloosa
Sun, Apr 19, 6:56 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Tuscaloosa
2026-04-19T00:59
Arrive Town Creek
Sun, Apr 19, 3:58 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:58 AM to 12:58 PM CDT

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

Leave by
12:34 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
Lynn
AL

Town in Winston County, Alabama, United States

From Tuscaloosa
61 mi
01h 29m
To Town Creek
60.9 mi
01h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Sunday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph N
Destination
68°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Tuscaloosa and Town Creek.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    40 m · 12 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto University Boulevard

    90 m · 8 sec · University Boulevard

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Lurleen B Wallace Boulevard North

    1.6 km · 1 min · Lurleen B Wallace Boulevard North

  4. 4

    Turn left onto 10th Street

    929 ft · 43 sec · 10th Street

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Avenue

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Main Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    28.6 mi · 39 min

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    32.8 mi · 46 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    13 mi · 18 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    113 m · 13 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left

    28.2 mi · 46 min

  11. 11

    Turn left onto University of North Alabama Highway

    9.7 mi · 11 min · University of North Alabama Highway

  12. 12

    Turn right

    6.9 mi · 12 min

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Joe Wheeler Highway

    17 m · 1 sec · Joe Wheeler Highway

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Joe Wheeler Highway

Car Route Details

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

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
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Main Avenue
75.9 mi · 62%
University of North Alabama Highway
9.66 mi · 8%
Lurleen B Wallace Boulevard North
0.99 mi · 1%
10th Street
0.18 mi
University Boulevard
0.06 mi
Joe Wheeler Highway
0.01 mi
Longest Stretch

Main Avenue

Continue straight

32.8 mi · 00h 46m

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
02h 58m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.8 mi
102.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lynn
01h 29m from Tuscaloosa
Leave By
12:34 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Tuscaloosa and Rain Showers Likely near Town Creek.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Tuscaloosa to Town Creek?

The road trip is about 121.9 miles (196.2 km) and usually takes 02h 58m 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?

Lynn is a useful midpoint, sitting about 61 miles from Tuscaloosa and 60.9 miles from Town Creek.

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

The direct path is about 102.1 miles (164.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.8 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 12:34 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.28 one way or $32.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Tuscaloosa and Rain Showers Likely near Town Creek.

Stop Ideas Near Lynn

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

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

RAIL

Birmingham

91 mi away
1819 Morris Ave.
RAIL

Tuscaloosa

95 mi away
2105 Greensboro Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Tuscaloosa and Town Creek. Straight-line distance: 102.09 mi (164.3 km).

Tuscaloosa

#1 Tuscaloosa

The most populous city in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama.

Population102,819
Coordinates33.2098400, -87.5691700
Altitude68
CountryUnited States
Town Creek

#2 Town Creek

City in Lawrence County, Alabama, United States of America

Population1,046
Coordinates34.6812000, -87.4061300
Altitude171
CountryUnited States
Start: Tuscaloosa (-87.56917, 33.20984)
End: Town Creek (-87.40613, 34.6812)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 196 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.3 gal
16.29 L · about $16.28
Round trip
$32.57
8.6 gal · 32.58 L
Estimated CO2
38.2 kg one way
Round trip: 76.4 kg / 168 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $16.28 $32.57
Mid-grade $4.26 $18.31 $36.63
Premium $4.63 $19.89 $39.78
Diesel $5.42 $23.28 $46.57

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Tuscaloosa and Town Creek. The current time is 00:59:47.

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.