How far is Tuscumbia, AL from Owens Cross Roads, AL?
The driving distance from Tuscumbia, AL to Owens Cross Roads, AL is about 83.2 miles (133.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 71.4 miles (114.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 33m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 46m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
The most populous city in Morgan County, Alabama.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Tuscumbia and Owens Cross Roads.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tuscumbia and Owens Cross Roads.
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Start on East 6th Street
33 m · 8 sec · East 6th Street
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Turn right onto South Dickson Street
1129 ft · 39 sec · South Dickson Street
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Continue on South Woodmont Drive
1.5 km · 2 min · South Woodmont Drive
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Turn left onto East Lee Highway
6 mi · 8 min · East Lee Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Wheeler Highway
8.4 mi · 10 min · Wheeler Highway
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Continue on Joe Wheeler Highway
20.2 mi · 25 min · Joe Wheeler Highway
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Continue straight
8.6 mi · 13 min
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Turn left onto 6th Avenue Northeast
1.8 mi · 3 min · 6th Avenue Northeast
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Continue on Huntsville-Decatur Highway
3 mi · 4 min · Huntsville-Decatur Highway
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Continue straight
18.6 mi · 20 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 231 South, US 431 South: Memorial Parkway
994 ft · 21 sec
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Continue on US 231 South, US 431 South: Memorial Parkway
1224 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left onto Memorial Parkway Southwest
1892 ft · 32 sec · Memorial Parkway Southwest
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Keep slight right to continue on Governors Drive
1748 ft · 33 sec
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Turn left onto Governors Drive Southwest
13.9 mi · 20 min · Governors Drive Southwest
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Take the exit slight right
42 m · 4 sec
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Turn slight right onto Wilson Mann Road
2259 ft · 1 min · Wilson Mann Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Old Hwy 431
10 m · 1 sec · Old Hwy 431
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Old Hwy 431
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Tuscumbia and Owens Cross Roads.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Joe Wheeler Highway
Continue on Joe Wheeler Highway
20.2 mi · 00h 25m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Tuscumbia and Sunny near Owens Cross Roads.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Tuscumbia to Owens Cross Roads?
The road trip is about 83.2 miles (133.9 km) and usually takes 01h 46m 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?
Decatur is a useful midpoint, sitting about 41.6 miles from Tuscumbia and 41.7 miles from Owens Cross Roads.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 71.4 miles (114.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.8 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 2:56 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.13 one way or $22.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Tuscumbia and Sunny near Owens Cross Roads.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tuscumbia and Owens Cross Roads. Straight-line distance: 71.36 mi (114.85 km).
#1 Tuscumbia
City in Alabama, United States of America
| Population | 8,462 |
| Coordinates | 34.7312000, -87.7025300 |
| Altitude | 142 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Owens Cross Roads
City in Madison County, Alabama, United States of America
| Population | 2,233 |
| Coordinates | 34.5881500, -86.4588800 |
| Altitude | 177 |
| Country | United States |
End: Owens Cross Roads (-86.45888, 34.58815)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 134 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 04m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 02m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.79 | $11.13 | $22.27 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $12.52 | $25.04 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $13.60 | $27.20 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $15.92 | $31.84 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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