How far is Tuscaloosa, AL from Trinity, AL?

The driving distance from Tuscaloosa, AL to Trinity, AL is about 142.6 miles (229.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 100.4 miles (161.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 31m 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
142.6 mi
02h 45m
Flight
100.38 mi
161.54 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
100.38 mi
Kilometers
161.54 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
142.6 mi
Kilometers
229.5 km
Drive Time
02h 45m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Trinity
Thu, Apr 23, 7:00 AM CDT
Return by in Tuscaloosa
Thu, Apr 23, 9:46 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Tuscaloosa
2026-04-23T04:14
Arrive Trinity
Thu, Apr 23, 7:00 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:46 AM to 12:46 PM CDT

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

Leave by
12:58 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
Morris
AL

Town in Alabama

From Tuscaloosa
71.3 mi
01h 22m
To Trinity
71.3 mi
01h 22m

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
83°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    72.1 mi · 1 hr 18 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward 67: Decatur, Priceville, Somerville

    2021 ft · 51 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Point Mallard Parkway Southeast

    4.5 mi · 7 min · Point Mallard Parkway Southeast

  14. 14

    Continue on Beltline Road Southeast

    5.4 mi · 9 min · Beltline Road Southeast

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Old Trinity Road

    733 ft · 23 sec · Old Trinity Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Old Trinity Road

    3.2 mi · 7 min · Old Trinity Road

  17. 17

    Turn sharp left onto North Seneca Drive

    80 m · 10 sec · North Seneca Drive

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Lile Street

    34 m · 5 sec · Lile Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Lile Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
19 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 65 North
72.3 mi · 51%
Lurleen B Wallace Boulevard South
56.3 mi · 40%
Beltline Road Southeast
5.44 mi · 4%
Point Mallard Parkway Southeast
4.48 mi · 3%
Old Trinity Road
3.39 mi · 2%
67
0.38 mi
Longest Stretch

I 65 North

Merge slight right

72.1 mi · 01h 18m

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 45m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+42.2 mi
100.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Morris
01h 22m from Tuscaloosa
Leave By
12:58 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Tuscaloosa and Sunny near Trinity.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 142.6 miles (229.5 km) and usually takes 02h 45m 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?

Morris is a useful midpoint, sitting about 71.3 miles from Tuscaloosa and 71.3 miles from Trinity.

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

The direct path is about 100.4 miles (161.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 42.2 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 12:58 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.05 one way or $38.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Morris

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 Morris and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 11 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
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 14.6 mi away

Trussville City Hall

Trussville , AL
131 Main St, Trussville, AL 35173
Rating 3.0/5 31 reviews City Hall
Brookside Fire Department
Nearby stop 7.8 mi away

Brookside Fire Department

Brookside , AL
4199 Municipal Dr, Brookside, AL 35036
Rating 3.7/5 3 reviews Fire station

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Birmingham

26 mi away
1819 Morris Ave.
RAIL

Anniston

91 mi away
126 West 4th St
RAIL

Tuscaloosa

93 mi away
2105 Greensboro Ave
BUS

Brent, AL

94 mi away
10393 Alabama Highway 5

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Tuscaloosa and Trinity. Straight-line distance: 100.38 mi (161.54 km).

Tuscaloosa

#1 Tuscaloosa

The most populous city in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama.

Population102,819
Coordinates33.2098400, -87.5691700
Altitude68
CountryUnited States
Photo coming soon

#2 Trinity

Town in Morgan County, Alabama

Population2,095
Coordinates34.6067600, -87.0883500
Altitude195
CountryUnited States
Start: Tuscaloosa (-87.56917, 33.20984)
End: Trinity (-87.08835, 34.60676)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 230 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.03 gal
19.05 L · about $19.05
Round trip
$38.10
10.06 gal · 38.1 L
Estimated CO2
44.7 kg one way
Round trip: 89.4 kg / 197 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $19.05 $38.10
Mid-grade $4.26 $21.42 $42.85
Premium $4.63 $23.26 $46.53
Diesel $5.42 $27.24 $54.47

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 Trinity. The current time is 04:14:46.

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.