How far is West Blocton, AL from Tuscaloosa, AL?
The driving distance from West Blocton, AL to Tuscaloosa, AL is about 33.9 miles (54.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 26.5 miles (42.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 19m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between West Blocton and Tuscaloosa.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Blocton and Tuscaloosa.
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Start on Hickory Road
614 ft · 31 sec · Hickory Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Azalea Lane
8 m · 3 sec · Azalea Lane
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Turn right onto Hickory Road
122 m · 19 sec · Hickory Road
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Turn right onto Cahaba River Drive
1.4 km · 2 min · Cahaba River Drive
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Continue on Vance Road
6.5 mi · 12 min · Vance Road
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Continue on Vance-Blocton Road
3.1 mi · 5 min · Vance-Blocton Road
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Turn left
2 mi · 3 min
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Turn right onto Daimler Benz Boulevard
1.3 mi · 2 min · Daimler Benz Boulevard
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Take the ramp slight left
1857 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left
16.5 mi · 18 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 West Blocton and Tuscaloosa.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Daimler Benz Boulevard
Merge slight left
16.5 mi · 00h 18m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving West Blocton and Sunny near Tuscaloosa.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from West Blocton to Tuscaloosa?
The road trip is about 33.9 miles (54.6 km) and usually takes 00h 39m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Coaling is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.9 miles from West Blocton and 17 miles from Tuscaloosa.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 26.5 miles (42.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.4 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:10 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.54 one way or $9.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around West Blocton and Sunny near Tuscaloosa.
Stop Ideas Near Coaling
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 Coaling.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between West Blocton and Tuscaloosa. Straight-line distance: 26.46 mi (42.58 km).
#1 West Blocton
Town
| Population | 1,228 |
| Coordinates | 33.1181700, -87.1250000 |
| Altitude | 151 |
| 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: 55 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 25m |
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 | $4.54 | $9.09 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $5.11 | $10.22 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $5.55 | $11.10 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $6.50 | $13.00 |
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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