How far is Valley, AL from Tuscaloosa, AL?
The driving distance from Valley, AL to Tuscaloosa, AL is about 182.1 miles (293.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 59m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 141.1 miles (227 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 58m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 59m.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Valley and Tuscaloosa.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Valley and Tuscaloosa.
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Start on 55th Street West
1174 ft · 53 sec · 55th Street West
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Turn right onto 23rd Boulevard West
824 ft · 39 sec · 23rd Boulevard West
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Fob James Drive
2.4 mi · 4 min · Fob James Drive
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Continue on South Phillips Road
623 ft · 21 sec · South Phillips Road
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Take the ramp left toward I-85 South: Montgomery
1252 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left
17.6 mi · 19 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 280 West: Opelika, Birmingham
1852 ft · 45 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 280 West: Opelika, Birmingham
87 m · 7 sec
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Merge slight left onto Gateway Drive
1.5 mi · 3 min · Gateway Drive
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Continue on Birmingham Highway
3 mi · 4 min · Birmingham Highway
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Continue straight
99.4 mi · 2 hr 3 min
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Turn left onto I 459 South
2459 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto John M. Harbert III Freeway
19.2 mi · 21 min · John M. Harbert III Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 20 West, I 59 South: Tuscaloosa
1.2 mi · 3 min
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Merge slight left
33.7 mi · 36 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 359 North, I 69 North: Tuscaloosa
2219 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left
1.8 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
2011 ft · 33 sec
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Continue on Lurleen B Wallace Boulevard North
2540 ft · 1 min · Lurleen B Wallace Boulevard North
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Turn right onto University Boulevard
87 m · 10 sec · University Boulevard
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Turn left
51 m · 12 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Valley and Tuscaloosa.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Birmingham Highway
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99.4 mi · 02h 03m
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 Valley and Sunny near Tuscaloosa.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Valley to Tuscaloosa?
The road trip is about 182.1 miles (293.1 km) and usually takes 02h 59m 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?
Mignon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 91.3 miles from Valley and 90.8 miles from Tuscaloosa.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 141.1 miles (227 km), while the road route adds roughly 41 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 12:32 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.35 one way or $48.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Valley and Sunny near Tuscaloosa.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Valley and Tuscaloosa. Straight-line distance: 141.06 mi (227.02 km).
#1 Valley
City in Alabama, United States
| Population | 9,077 |
| Coordinates | 32.8187400, -85.1793900 |
| Altitude | 173 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Tuscaloosa
The most populous city in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama.
| Population | 102,819 |
| Coordinates | 33.2098400, -87.5691700 |
| Altitude | 68 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-87.569166, 33.209831)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 293 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 04m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 02m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 16m |
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 | $24.35 | $48.70 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $27.39 | $54.77 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $29.74 | $59.48 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $34.82 | $69.64 |
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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