How far is Tuscaloosa, AL from Winfield, AL?

The driving distance from Tuscaloosa, AL to Winfield, AL is about 58.5 miles (94.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 51.7 miles (83.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 48m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
58.45 mi
01h 24m
Flight
51.7 mi
83.2 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
51.7 mi
Kilometers
83.2 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
58.45 mi
Kilometers
94.06 km
Drive Time
01h 24m

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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 01h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Winfield
Tue, May 5, 1:14 AM CDT
Return by in Tuscaloosa
Tue, May 5, 2:38 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Tuscaloosa
2026-05-04T23:50
Arrive Winfield
Tue, May 5, 1:14 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:24 AM to 11:24 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:42 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
Fayette
AL

City in Howard County, Missouri

From Tuscaloosa
29.3 mi
00h 42m
To Winfield
29.2 mi
00h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S
Destination
79°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    2.1 mi · 3 min

  7. 7

    Turn left

    34.6 mi · 47 min

  8. 8

    Turn slight right onto 2nd Avenue Southeast

    1.3 km · 2 min · 2nd Avenue Southeast

  9. 9

    Continue on 2nd Avenue Northeast

    1.1 mi · 2 min · 2nd Avenue Northeast

  10. 10

    Continue on Temple Avenue North

    17.1 mi · 25 min · Temple Avenue North

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Bankhead Avenue

    39 m · 3 sec · Bankhead Avenue

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Bankhead Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
12 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Temple Avenue North
17.1 mi · 29%
Main Avenue
3.53 mi · 6%
2nd Avenue Northeast
1.06 mi · 2%
Lurleen B Wallace Boulevard North
0.99 mi · 2%
2nd Avenue Southeast
0.8 mi · 1%
10th Street
0.18 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

34.6 mi · 00h 47m

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
01h 24m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.8 mi
51.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fayette
00h 42m from Tuscaloosa
Leave By
3:42 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Tuscaloosa and Sunny near Winfield.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 58.5 miles (94.1 km) and usually takes 01h 24m 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?

Fayette is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29.3 miles from Tuscaloosa and 29.2 miles from Winfield.

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

The direct path is about 51.7 miles (83.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.8 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 3:42 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.80 one way or $15.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Fayette

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

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

RAIL

Tuscaloosa

60 mi away
2105 Greensboro Ave
RAIL

Birmingham

97 mi away
1819 Morris Ave.
BUS

Brent, AL

101 mi away
10393 Alabama Highway 5

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Tuscaloosa and Winfield. Straight-line distance: 51.7 mi (83.2 km).

Tuscaloosa

#1 Tuscaloosa

The most populous city in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama.

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

#2 Winfield

City in Marion County, Alabama, United States

Population4,559
Coordinates33.9289900, -87.8172500
Altitude145
CountryUnited States
Start: Tuscaloosa (-87.56917, 33.20984)
End: Winfield (-87.81725, 33.92899)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 94 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.06 gal
7.81 L · about $7.80
Round trip
$15.60
4.12 gal · 15.62 L
Estimated CO2
18.3 kg one way
Round trip: 36.6 kg / 81 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $7.80 $15.60
Mid-grade $4.26 $8.77 $17.55
Premium $4.63 $9.53 $19.06
Diesel $5.42 $11.15 $22.31

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 · May 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Tuscaloosa and Winfield. The current time is 23:50:04.

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.