How far is Warrior, AL from Tuscaloosa, AL?
The driving distance from Warrior, AL to Tuscaloosa, AL is about 78.7 miles (126.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 60.5 miles (97.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 31m 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 15m.
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.
City in Jefferson County, Alabama, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Warrior and Tuscaloosa.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Warrior and Tuscaloosa.
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Start on Bluff Street
33 m · 7 sec · Bluff Street
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Turn right onto 2nd Street
94 m · 14 sec · 2nd Street
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Turn right onto Kemp Drive
92 m · 13 sec · Kemp Drive
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Turn right onto Louisa Street
2.2 mi · 3 min · Louisa Street
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Turn slight right
78 m · 9 sec
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Turn slight right onto Service Road
652 ft · 14 sec · Service Road
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Take the ramp left
32 m · 4 sec
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Turn left
1379 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left
13.8 mi · 15 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 22 West, US 31: Memphis, Fultondale
2715 ft · 38 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 22 West: Memphis
2666 ft · 38 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Montgomery
1940 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left
3.7 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 20 West, I 59 South: Tuscaloosa
2224 ft · 54 sec
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Merge slight left
52.8 mi · 57 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 Warrior 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.
I 20 West
Merge slight left
52.8 mi · 00h 57m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Warrior and Partly Sunny near Tuscaloosa.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Warrior to Tuscaloosa?
The road trip is about 78.7 miles (126.7 km) and usually takes 01h 15m 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?
Bessemer is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39 miles from Warrior and 39.7 miles from Tuscaloosa.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 60.5 miles (97.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.2 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 3:58 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.53 one way or $21.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Warrior and Partly Sunny near Tuscaloosa.
Stop Ideas Near Bessemer
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Bessemer.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Warrior and Tuscaloosa. Straight-line distance: 60.5 mi (97.36 km).
#1 Warrior
City in Jefferson and Blount counties in the State of Alabama, USA
| Population | 3,190 |
| Coordinates | 33.8142700, -86.8094400 |
| Altitude | 160 |
| 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: 127 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 58m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 58m |
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 | $10.53 | $21.06 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $11.84 | $23.68 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $12.86 | $25.72 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $15.05 | $30.11 |
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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