Origin
Gordo, AL
Morning in Gordo on Sunday
Local time
8:26 AM
CDT
Current temp
79°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Gordo, 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
31m
Distance
22.5 mi
36 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 29m
★
6 AM
0h 31m
8 AM
0h 37m
10 AM
0h 33m
12 PM
0h 33m
3 PM
0h 33m
5 PM
0h 36m
8 PM
0h 30m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Gordo, AL
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Tuscaloosa, AL
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Trip Overview
Gordo to Tuscaloosa is 22.5 miles and takes about 31 minutes via US 82, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This quick trip connects two points within Alabama, traversing the Southeast region. Expect a straightforward drive that's mostly on a highway, making it ideal for a short travel day or an easy addition to a longer journey. It's a practical route for getting from point A to point B without a significant time commitment.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 82 | 19.5 mi | 24m |
| Main Avenue | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| Lurleen B Wallace Boulevard | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| South Main Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| University Boulevard | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| 5th Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| 1st Avenue East | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 82
— 19.5 mi, about 24m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gordo, AL and Tuscaloosa, AL.
1
Start on 1st Avenue East
114 ft
·
10 sec
·
1st Avenue East
2
Turn left onto AL 159
0.2 mi
·
47 sec
·
South Main Street
3
At end of road, turn left onto US 82
20 mi
·
24 min
·
US 82
Use the left lane.
4
Turn right onto Main Avenue
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Main Avenue
5
Turn left onto 5th Street
364 ft
·
12 sec
·
5th Street
6
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
7
Merge onto US 43; AL 69
0.6 mi
·
56 sec
·
Lurleen B Wallace Boulevard
8
Turn left onto University Boulevard
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
University Boulevard
Use the straight / left lanes.
9
Turn left
168 ft
·
12 sec
Use the left lane.
10
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 22.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
AL 159 / South Main Street
Turn left onto AL 159 / South Main Street
Navigation decision point
6
0.3 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 82
At end of road, turn left onto US 82
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
3
21.5 mi into trip
|
~29m in
|
5th Street
Turn left onto 5th Street
Navigation decision point
5
22.4 mi into trip
|
~30m in
|
University Boulevard
Turn left onto University Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
7
22.5 mi into trip
|
~31m in
Turn left
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.40 one way
$6.80 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $3.73 | $7.46 |
| premium | $4.56 | $4.04 | $8.08 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.97 | $9.94 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.8 | 0 | $2.36 | $1.08 |
| Efficient EV | 5.6 | 0 | $1.97 | $0.90 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9 | 0 | $3.15 | $1.44 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
8:26 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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
31m 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?
This drive is primarily a highway-focused experience, with 87% of the journey taking place on high-speed roads. You'll encounter the longest uninterrupted stretch on US 82, covering 19.5 miles. The route largely maintains a consistent highway feel, offering a direct and efficient path. Expect smooth sailing for most of the 31-minute drive, making it a simple transition between locations.
87% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
10 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 19.5 mi on US 82.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 82 and Main Avenue. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near AL 159 / South Main Street.
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 31m 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: near the start (AL 159 / South Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (US 82): Lane positioning matters here; at 21.5 miles (5th Street): Navigation decision point.
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 31m. Total distance: 22.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
31m 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 19.5 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: near the start (AL 159 / South Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (US 82): Lane positioning matters here; at 21.5 miles (5th Street): Navigation decision point.
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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