Origin
Centreville, AL
Morning in Centreville on Sunday
Local time
11:18 AM
CDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Centreville, AL to Tuscaloosa, AL
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
46m
Distance
36.6 mi
59 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Fair
3 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 43m
★
6 AM
0h 47m
8 AM
0h 55m
10 AM
0h 50m
12 PM
0h 49m
3 PM
0h 50m
5 PM
0h 54m
8 PM
0h 45m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Centreville, AL
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Tuscaloosa, AL
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Trip Overview
This 36.6-mile drive from Centreville, AL to Tuscaloosa, AL takes about 46 minutes and is an easy day trip. With 87% of the journey on highways, you'll spend most of your time on US 82 and US 11, with a bit of Old Montgomery Highway mixed in. The estimated fuel cost is around $6, making it an economical option. This route stays within the Southeast region, offering a straightforward connection between these two Alabama towns. It's a quick and efficient way to get from point A to point B, perfect for when you just need to cover some ground without a lot of fuss.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 82 | 27.3 mi | 31m |
| US 11 | 2.4 mi | 2m |
| Old Montgomery Highway | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| AL 219 | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Walnut Street | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Montevallo Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Lurleen B Wallace Boulevard North | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| I 359 | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 82
— 27.3 mi, about 31m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Centreville, AL and Tuscaloosa, AL.
1
Start on Walnut Street
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Walnut Street
2
Turn right onto Valley Street
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
·
Valley Street
3
Turn slight right onto AL 25; AL 219
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Montevallo Road
4
Take the ramp onto AL 219
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
AL 219
Toward US 82:west: Tuscaloosa
Use the right lane.
5
Continue on US 82
27 mi
·
31 min
·
US 82
Use the straight lane.
6
Take the exit
308 ft
·
10 sec
Use the left lane.
7
Continue on Old Montgomery Highway
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Old Montgomery Highway
Use the straight / left lanes.
8
Turn left onto US 11
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
Skyland Boulevard East
Use the left lane.
9
Turn right onto US 11; AL 69
2.4 mi
·
2 min
·
US 11; AL 69
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Continue on I 359; AL 69
0.4 mi
·
33 sec
·
I 359; AL 69
11
Continue on US 43; AL 69
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Lurleen B Wallace Boulevard North
Use the straight / left lanes.
12
Turn right onto University Boulevard
284 ft
·
10 sec
·
University Boulevard
Use the right lane.
13
Turn left
168 ft
·
12 sec
Use the left lane.
14
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
18 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 36.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 18.3 miles from Centreville, AL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 2.1 and 36.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
2.1 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
AL 219
Take the ramp onto AL 219 toward US 82:west: Tuscaloosa
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward US 82:west: Tuscaloosa
5
31.1 mi into trip
|
~38m in
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
33.2 mi into trip
|
~42m in
|
US 11; AL 69
Turn right onto US 11; AL 69
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
36.5 mi into trip
|
~46m in
|
University Boulevard
Turn right onto University Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
7
36.6 mi into trip
|
~46m in
Turn left
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.53 one way
$11.05 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $6.07 | $12.14 |
| premium | $4.56 | $6.57 | $13.14 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.08 | $16.16 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11 | 0 | $3.84 | $1.76 |
| Efficient EV | 9.2 | 0 | $3.20 | $1.46 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.6 | 0 | $5.12 | $2.34 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Tuscaloosa, AL
Morning in Tuscaloosa on Sunday
Local time
11:18 AM
CDT
Current temp
79°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
30 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
46m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a highway-focused drive for the majority of this trip, with 87% of the 36.6 miles on major roads like US 82 and US 11. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 27.3 miles, primarily on US 82, so you can settle in for a solid period of driving. While much of it is highway, the inclusion of Old Montgomery Highway might offer a slight change of pace, though the overall character remains efficient and direct. You'll likely experience a consistent driving environment for most of the 46-minute duration.
87% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 27.3 mi on US 82.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 82 and US 11. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 2.1 miles in near AL 219.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 46m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2.1 miles (AL 219): Lane positioning matters here; at 31.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 33.2 miles (US 11; AL 69): Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Arriving in Tuscaloosa, AL
Full guide →Tuscaloosa is a city of over 100,000 people (2020) in Metropolitan Alabama and home of the University of Alabama.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 46m. Total distance: 36.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
46m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (87%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 27.3 miles on US 82. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 2.1 miles (AL 219): Lane positioning matters here; at 31.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 33.2 miles (US 11; AL 69): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Tuscaloosa, AL before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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