How far is Tuscaloosa, AL from Triana, AL?

The driving distance from Tuscaloosa, AL to Triana, AL is about 152.4 miles (245.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 106.5 miles (171.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 50m 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
152.37 mi
02h 55m
Flight
106.5 mi
171.39 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
106.5 mi
Kilometers
171.39 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
152.37 mi
Kilometers
245.22 km
Drive Time
02h 55m

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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 02h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Triana
Thu, Apr 23, 12:46 PM CDT
Return by in Tuscaloosa
Thu, Apr 23, 3:41 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Tuscaloosa
2026-04-23T09:50
Arrive Triana
Thu, Apr 23, 12:46 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:55 AM to 12:55 PM CDT

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

Leave by
12:40 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Kimberly
AL

Human settlement in Jefferson County, Alabama, United States of America

From Tuscaloosa
76.2 mi
01h 27m
To Triana
76.1 mi
01h 27m

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
84°F
Thursday

Sunny

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    52.9 mi · 57 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight left toward I 65 North: Huntsville

    45 m · 4 sec

  10. 10

    Continue on I 65 North: Huntsville

    1027 ft · 25 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight right

    78.6 mi · 1 hr 25 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 565 East, AL 20 West, US 72 Alternate: Decatur, Huntsville

    1665 ft · 41 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on I 565 East, US 72 Alternate East: Huntsville

    2761 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    8.4 mi · 9 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Madison Boulevard, Wall-Triana Highway

    1397 ft · 27 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on Triana

    545 ft · 10 sec

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto Wall Triana Highway

    3.3 mi · 6 min · Wall Triana Highway

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Wall Triana Highway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Wall Triana Highway

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Beadle Lane

    1.5 km · 2 min · Beadle Lane

  20. 20

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Zierdt Road

    1.4 mi · 4 min · Zierdt Road

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Record Street

    1147 ft · 55 sec · Record Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto 9th Street

    584 ft · 26 sec · 9th Street

  23. 23

    Continue on Stone Street

    646 ft · 22 sec · Stone Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Stone Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
24 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 65 North
78.8 mi · 52%
Lurleen B Wallace Boulevard South
56.3 mi · 37%
I 565 East
9.28 mi · 6%
Wall Triana Highway
4.53 mi · 3%
Zierdt Road
1.45 mi · 1%
Beadle Lane
0.96 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 65 North

Merge slight right

78.6 mi · 01h 25m

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 55m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+45.9 mi
106.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kimberly
01h 27m from Tuscaloosa
Leave By
12:40 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Tuscaloosa and Sunny near Triana.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 152.4 miles (245.2 km) and usually takes 02h 55m 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?

Kimberly is a useful midpoint, sitting about 76.2 miles from Tuscaloosa and 76.1 miles from Triana.

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

The direct path is about 106.5 miles (171.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 45.9 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 12:40 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.37 one way or $40.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Tuscaloosa and Sunny near Triana.

Stop Ideas Near Kimberly

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 Kimberly and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 1.2 mi away

marrion city hall

Warrior , AL
e 36756, 123 Marion St, Warrior, AL 35180
Business administration service
Tarrant City Hall
Meeting point 14.6 mi away

Tarrant City Hall

Birmingham , AL
1133 E Lake Blvd, Birmingham, AL 35217
Rating 1.7/5 11 reviews City government office
Brookside Police Department
Nearby stop 12 mi away

Brookside Police Department

Brookside , AL
2711 Municipal Dr, Brookside, AL 35036
Rating 1.3/5 13 reviews Police department

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Birmingham

29 mi away
1819 Morris Ave.
RAIL

Anniston

92 mi away
126 West 4th St
RAIL

Tuscaloosa

95 mi away
2105 Greensboro Ave
BUS

Brent, AL

97 mi away
10393 Alabama Highway 5

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Tuscaloosa and Triana. Straight-line distance: 106.5 mi (171.39 km).

Tuscaloosa

#1 Tuscaloosa

The most populous city in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama.

Population102,819
Coordinates33.2098400, -87.5691700
Altitude68
CountryUnited States
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#2 Triana

Town in Alabama, United States

Population1,327
Coordinates34.5862000, -86.7333300
Altitude190
CountryUnited States
Start: Tuscaloosa (-87.56917, 33.20984)
End: Triana (-86.73333, 34.5862)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 245 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.38 gal
20.35 L · about $20.37
Round trip
$40.75
10.76 gal · 40.7 L
Estimated CO2
47.8 kg one way
Round trip: 95.6 kg / 211 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $20.37 $40.75
Mid-grade $4.26 $22.91 $45.83
Premium $4.63 $24.88 $49.77
Diesel $5.42 $29.13 $58.27

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 Triana. The current time is 09:50:38.

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.