How far is Weaver, AL from Tuscaloosa, AL?

The driving distance from Weaver, AL to Tuscaloosa, AL is about 125.6 miles (202.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 108 miles (173.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 01m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
125.67 mi
02h 00m
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
125.67 mi
Kilometers
202.25 km
Drive Time
02h 00m

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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 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Tuscaloosa
Thu, Apr 23, 4:31 AM CDT
Return by in Weaver
Thu, Apr 23, 6:31 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Weaver
2026-04-23T02:30
Arrive Tuscaloosa
Thu, Apr 23, 4:31 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:01 AM to 12:01 PM CDT

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

Leave by
2:28 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Weaver
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 Weaver
62.8 mi
01h 00m
To Tuscaloosa
62.9 mi
01h 00m

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 5 mph S
Destination
84°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Ora Road

    13 m · 5 sec · Ora Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Jacksonville Street

    553 ft · 16 sec · Jacksonville Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Anniston Street

    1 km · 1 min · Anniston Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Weaver Road

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Weaver Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Glade Road East

    794 ft · 19 sec · Glade Road East

  6. 6

    Continue on Lenlock Lane

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Lenlock Lane

  7. 7

    Turn right

    1 km · 57 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Bynum Leatherwood Road

    1449 ft · 27 sec · Bynum Leatherwood Road

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Bynum Leatherwood Road

    39 m · 3 sec · Bynum Leatherwood Road

  10. 10

    Exit the roundabout onto Bynum Leatherwood Road

    5.3 mi · 8 min · Bynum Leatherwood Road

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Bynum Leatherwood Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Bynum Leatherwood Road

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Albert P Brewer Highway

    3.3 mi · 5 min · Albert P Brewer Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on Donald G. Holmes Bypass

    1.4 km · 1 min · Donald G. Holmes Bypass

  14. 14

    Take the ramp right

    1160 ft · 28 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    42 mi · 45 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward I 459: Montgomery, Tuscaloosa, Gadsden

    1768 ft · 34 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on I 459 South: Montgomery, Tuscaloosa

    1.2 km · 1 min

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto John M. Harbert III Freeway

    28.4 mi · 30 min · John M. Harbert III Freeway

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on I 20 West, I 59 South: Tuscaloosa

    1.2 mi · 3 min

  20. 20

    Merge slight left

    33.7 mi · 36 min

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward I 359 North, I 69 North: Tuscaloosa

    2219 ft · 42 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left

    1.8 mi · 2 min

  23. 23

    Continue straight

    2011 ft · 33 sec

  24. 24

    Continue on Lurleen B Wallace Boulevard North

    2540 ft · 1 min · Lurleen B Wallace Boulevard North

  25. 25

    Turn right onto University Boulevard

    87 m · 10 sec · University Boulevard

  26. 26

    Turn left

    51 m · 12 sec

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
27 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Donald G. Holmes Bypass
43.1 mi · 34%
I 20 West
35 mi · 28%
John M. Harbert III Freeway
28.4 mi · 23%
Bynum Leatherwood Road
6.35 mi · 5%
Albert P Brewer Highway
3.32 mi · 3%
I 359 North
2.6 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Donald G. Holmes Bypass

Merge slight left

42 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 00m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.6 mi
108 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Irondale
01h 00m from Weaver
Leave By
2:28 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Weaver and Sunny near Tuscaloosa.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 125.6 miles (202.2 km) and usually takes 02h 00m 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 62.8 miles from Weaver and 62.9 miles from Tuscaloosa.

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 17.6 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 2:28 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 Weaver and Sunny near Tuscaloosa.

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 Weaver and Tuscaloosa. Straight-line distance: 108.01 mi (173.82 km).

Weaver

#1 Weaver

City in Alabama

Population3,030
Coordinates33.7520500, -85.8113500
Altitude228
CountryUnited States
Tuscaloosa

#2 Tuscaloosa

The most populous city in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama.

Population102,819
Coordinates33.2098400, -87.5691700
Altitude68
CountryUnited States
Start: Ora Road (-85.811346, 33.752092)
End: (-87.569166, 33.209831)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 202 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 30m
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
16.79 L · about $16.81
Round trip
$33.63
8.88 gal · 33.58 L
Estimated CO2
39.5 kg one way
Round trip: 78.9 kg / 174 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/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 Weaver and Tuscaloosa. The current time is 02:30:08.

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.