How far is Tuscaloosa, AL from Tuskegee, AL?

The driving distance from Tuscaloosa, AL to Tuskegee, AL is about 145.7 miles (234.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 121.9 miles (196.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 07m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
145.69 mi
03h 03m
Flight
121.82 mi
196.05 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
121.82 mi
Kilometers
196.05 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
145.69 mi
Kilometers
234.46 km
Drive Time
03h 03m

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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 03h 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Tuskegee
Sun, Apr 26, 5:42 PM CDT
Return by in Tuscaloosa
Sun, Apr 26, 8:45 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Tuscaloosa
2026-04-26T14:38
Arrive Tuskegee
Sun, Apr 26, 5:42 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:04 AM to 11:04 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:52 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Tuscaloosa
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Evergreen
AL

County seat of Conecuh County, Alabama, United States

From Tuscaloosa
72.8 mi
01h 31m
To Tuskegee
72.9 mi
01h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 26 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 mph
Destination
85°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 26 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    2.4 mi · 3 min

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Skyland Boulevard East

    1515 ft · 33 sec · Skyland Boulevard East

  7. 7

    Turn slight right

    68 m · 9 sec

  8. 8

    Turn slight right onto Old Montgomery Highway

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Old Montgomery Highway

  9. 9

    Turn right onto McFarland Boulevard East

    89 mi · 1 hr 55 min · McFarland Boulevard East

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Cobbs Ford Road

    1.3 km · 57 sec · Cobbs Ford Road

  11. 11

    Take the exit right

    7.6 mi · 9 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I-85 North: Atlanta

    120 m · 10 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 85 North: Atlanta

    1040 ft · 25 sec

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    38.6 mi · 43 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward AL 81: Tuskegee, Notasulga

    1376 ft · 34 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Notasulga Road

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Notasulga Road

  17. 17

    Turn slight left

    1329 ft · 29 sec

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Wright Street

    1480 ft · 30 sec · Wright Street

  19. 19

    Continue on East Water Street

    769 ft · 21 sec · East Water Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    2209 ft · 46 sec · North Main Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    1 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
0 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
McFarland Boulevard East
89 mi · 61%
I 85 North
38.7 mi · 27%
Cobbs Ford Road
8.42 mi · 6%
Lurleen B Wallace Boulevard South
3.28 mi · 2%
Notasulga Road
2.53 mi · 2%
Old Montgomery Highway
1.76 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

McFarland Boulevard East

Turn right onto McFarland Boulevard East

89 mi · 01h 55m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 03m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.8 mi
121.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Evergreen
01h 31m from Tuscaloosa
Leave By
10:52 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Tuscaloosa and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Tuskegee.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 145.7 miles (234.5 km) and usually takes 03h 03m 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?

Evergreen is a useful midpoint, sitting about 72.8 miles from Tuscaloosa and 72.9 miles from Tuskegee.

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

The direct path is about 121.9 miles (196.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.8 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:52 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.47 one way or $38.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Tuscaloosa and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Tuskegee.

Stop Ideas Near Evergreen

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

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

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Selma, AL

29 mi away
434 Broad Street
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Montgomery, AL

48 mi away
950 West South Boulevard
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Marion, AL

53 mi away
26400 Alabama Highway 14
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Brent, AL

59 mi away
10393 Alabama Highway 5

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Tuscaloosa and Tuskegee. Straight-line distance: 121.82 mi (196.05 km).

Tuscaloosa

#1 Tuscaloosa

The most populous city in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama.

Population102,819
Coordinates33.2098400, -87.5691700
Altitude68
CountryUnited States
Tuskegee

#2 Tuskegee

City in Macon County, Alabama, United States

Population8,026
Coordinates32.4241500, -85.6909600
Altitude141
CountryUnited States
Start: Tuscaloosa (-87.56917, 33.20984)
End: Tuskegee (-85.69096, 32.42415)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 234 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.14 gal
19.46 L · about $19.47
Round trip
$38.93
10.28 gal · 38.92 L
Estimated CO2
45.7 kg one way
Round trip: 91.4 kg / 202 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $19.47 $38.93
Mid-grade $4.26 $21.89 $43.78
Premium $4.63 $23.77 $47.54
Diesel $5.42 $27.83 $55.67

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 26, 2026

There is no time difference between Tuscaloosa and Tuskegee. The current time is 14:38:29.

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.