Origin
Eutaw, AL
Late night in Eutaw on Tuesday
Local time
5:52 AM
CDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Eutaw, AL to Tuscaloosa, AL
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
43m
Distance
35.3 mi
57 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 39m
★
6 AM
0h 43m
8 AM
0h 50m
10 AM
0h 46m
12 PM
0h 45m
3 PM
0h 46m
5 PM
0h 50m
8 PM
0h 41m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Eutaw, AL
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Tuscaloosa, AL
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Trip Overview
This straightforward 35.3-mile drive from Eutaw, AL to Tuscaloosa, AL takes approximately 43 minutes, making it an ideal day trip. The majority of your journey, about 80% highway, will be on I-20. With a modest fuel cost estimated at $5, this route is an economical choice for a quick transition between these two Alabama cities. Since there are no suggested stops and the drive is short, you'll have plenty of flexibility in your schedule. Both locations are situated in the Southeast region, offering a consistent regional experience throughout.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 20 | 25.8 mi | 27m |
| Tuscaloosa Street | 4.8 mi | 6m |
| I 359 | 2.5 mi | 2m |
| M L King Highway | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Lurleen B Wallace Boulevard North | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| University Boulevard | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Springfield Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 20
— 25.8 mi, about 27m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Eutaw, AL and Tuscaloosa, AL.
1
Start on US 11
136 ft
·
5 sec
·
Springfield Avenue
2
Turn right onto US 11
4.8 mi
·
6 min
·
Tuscaloosa Street
3
Turn left onto CR 208
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
M L King Highway
4
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
5
Merge onto I 20; I 59
26 mi
·
27 min
·
I 20; I 59
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
Exit 71B
Toward I 359 North, I 69 North: Tuscaloosa
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Merge onto I 359; US 11; AL 69
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
I 359; US 11; AL 69
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Continue on I 359; AL 69
0.4 mi
·
33 sec
·
I 359; AL 69
9
Continue on US 43; AL 69
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Lurleen B Wallace Boulevard North
Use the straight / left lanes.
10
Turn right onto University Boulevard
284 ft
·
10 sec
·
University Boulevard
Use the right lane.
11
Turn left
168 ft
·
12 sec
Use the left lane.
12
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 6.2 and 35.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
6.2 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
I 20; I 59
Merge onto I 20; I 59
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
32.1 mi into trip
|
~38m in
Take the exit toward I 359 North, I 69 North: Tuscaloosa
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 71B
Toward I 359 North, I 69 North: Tuscaloosa
5
32.3 mi into trip
|
~38m in
|
I 359; US 11; AL 69
Merge onto I 359; US 11; AL 69
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
35.2 mi into trip
|
~42m in
|
University Boulevard
Turn right onto University Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
7
35.3 mi into trip
|
~42m in
Turn left
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.33 one way
$10.66 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $5.85 | $11.70 |
| premium | $4.56 | $6.34 | $12.67 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.79 | $15.59 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.6 | 0 | $3.71 | $1.69 |
| Efficient EV | 8.8 | 0 | $3.09 | $1.41 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.1 | 0 | $4.94 | $2.26 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (67% 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
Late night in Tuscaloosa on Tuesday
Local time
5:52 AM
CDT
Current temp
85°F
Sunny
SW 5 mph
7% chance
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
25 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
43m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
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 experience for most of this trip. You'll spend a significant portion of the 35.3 miles on I-20, which constitutes about 80% of the total route. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 25.8 miles on I-20, indicating a consistent pace for a substantial part of the journey. The transition onto Tuscaloosa Street and I-359 will mark the final approach into Tuscaloosa. This profile suggests a drive that prioritizes efficiency over scenic detours.
80% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 25.8 mi on I 20.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 20 and Tuscaloosa Street. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 6.2 miles in near I 20; I 59.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 35.3 miles you will encounter 8 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 6.2 miles (I 20; I 59): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 32.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 32.3 miles (I 359; US 11; AL 69): Merge point - match speed before joining. 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 43m. Total distance: 35.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
43m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (80%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 25.8 miles on I 20. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Tuscaloosa, AL before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
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 6.2 miles (I 20; I 59): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 32.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 32.3 miles (I 359; US 11; AL 69): Merge point - match speed before joining. 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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