How far is Tuscaloosa, AL from Weaver, AL?

The driving distance from Tuscaloosa, AL to Weaver, AL is about 125.9 miles (202.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 108 miles (173.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 54m 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
125.88 mi
02h 27m
Flight
108.01 mi
173.82 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
108.01 mi
Kilometers
173.82 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
125.88 mi
Kilometers
202.58 km
Drive Time
02h 27m

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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 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Weaver
Thu, Apr 23, 12:40 PM CDT
Return by in Tuscaloosa
Thu, Apr 23, 3:08 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Tuscaloosa
2026-04-23T10:13
Arrive Weaver
Thu, Apr 23, 12:40 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:27 AM to 12:27 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:36 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
Irondale
AL

Town in Alabama, United States

From Tuscaloosa
62.9 mi
01h 13m
To Weaver
63 mi
01h 13m

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 5 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    34.2 mi · 37 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 459 North: Gadsden, Atlanta

    2902 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Continue on John M. Harbert III Freeway

    28.5 mi · 31 min · John M. Harbert III Freeway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 20: Birmingham, Atlanta

    883 ft · 17 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 20 East: Atlanta

    3180 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    42.1 mi · 45 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward AL 202: Munford, Coldwater

    846 ft · 29 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Priebes Mill Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Priebes Mill Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Coldwater Road

    3.3 mi · 5 min · Coldwater Road

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Bynum Leatherwood Road

    6.1 mi · 9 min · Bynum Leatherwood Road

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Bynum Leatherwood Road

    39 m · 3 sec · Bynum Leatherwood Road

  19. 19

    Exit the roundabout onto Bynum Leatherwood Road

    1411 ft · 28 sec · Bynum Leatherwood Road

  20. 20

    Turn right

    795 ft · 12 sec

  21. 21

    Continue straight

    2131 ft · 33 sec

  22. 22

    Continue straight

    157 m · 16 sec

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Lenlock Lane

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Lenlock Lane

  24. 24

    Continue on Glade Road East

    794 ft · 27 sec · Glade Road East

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Weaver Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Weaver Road

  26. 26

    Continue on Anniston Street

    1 km · 1 min · Anniston Street

  27. 27

    Continue on Jacksonville Street

    553 ft · 17 sec · Jacksonville Street

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Ora Road

    13 m · 2 sec · Ora Road

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Ora Road

Car Route Details

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

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
29 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 20 East
42.7 mi · 34%
Lurleen B Wallace Boulevard South
37.6 mi · 30%
John M. Harbert III Freeway
28.5 mi · 23%
Bynum Leatherwood Road
6.86 mi · 5%
Coldwater Road
3.32 mi · 3%
Lenlock Lane
2.52 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 20 East

Merge slight left

42.1 mi · 00h 45m

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 27m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.9 mi
108 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Irondale
01h 13m from Tuscaloosa
Leave By
1:36 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Tuscaloosa and Sunny near Weaver.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 125.9 miles (202.6 km) and usually takes 02h 27m 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?

Irondale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 62.9 miles from Tuscaloosa and 63 miles from Weaver.

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

The direct path is about 108 miles (173.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.9 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 1:36 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.81 one way or $33.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Irondale

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

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

RAIL

Birmingham

10 mi away
1819 Morris Ave.
BUS

Brent, AL

78 mi away
10393 Alabama Highway 5
RAIL

Anniston

82 mi away
126 West 4th St
RAIL

Tuscaloosa

88 mi away
2105 Greensboro Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Tuscaloosa and Weaver. Straight-line distance: 108.01 mi (173.82 km).

Tuscaloosa

#1 Tuscaloosa

The most populous city in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama.

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

#2 Weaver

City in Alabama

Population3,030
Coordinates33.7520500, -85.8113500
Altitude228
CountryUnited States
Start: Tuscaloosa (-87.56917, 33.20984)
End: Weaver (-85.81135, 33.75205)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 203 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.44 gal
16.81 L · about $16.81
Round trip
$33.63
8.88 gal · 33.62 L
Estimated CO2
39.5 kg one way
Round trip: 78.9 kg / 174 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $16.81 $33.63
Mid-grade $4.26 $18.91 $37.82
Premium $4.63 $20.54 $41.07
Diesel $5.42 $24.04 $48.09

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 Weaver. The current time is 10:13:36.

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.