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Trip from Hackleburg, 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

2h 4m

Distance

95.6 mi

154 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$14

one way

EV Charging

Sparse

1 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 27 min
4 AM
1h 56m ★
6 AM
2h 5m
8 AM
2h 23m
10 AM
2h 11m
12 PM
2h 9m
3 PM
2h 12m
5 PM
2h 22m
8 PM
2h 0m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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town in Marion County, Alabama, United States of America

Hackleburg, AL

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Tuscaloosa, AL

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Trip Overview

This 95.6-mile drive from Hackleburg, AL, to Tuscaloosa, AL, is a straightforward journey that can easily be completed in about 2 hours and 4 minutes. Primarily utilizing US 43 and AL 13, with a segment on I-22, this trip is a focused highway experience. With an estimated fuel cost of $14, it's an economical option for a day trip. Given its manageable distance and duration, you won't need to split this drive into multiple days. It's a practical way to travel within the Southeast region, connecting two points in Alabama with minimal fuss.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

47.8 miles from Hackleburg, AL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 57m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US 43 28.6 mi 39m
AL 13 22.7 mi 31m
I 22 22.1 mi 23m
Andrew Jackson Highway 18.8 mi 24m
Main Avenue 1.7 mi 3m
Lurleen B Wallace Boulevard 0.6 mi <1m
University Boulevard 0.1 mi <1m
Cedar Tree Street <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: US 43 — 28.6 mi, about 39m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hackleburg, AL and Tuscaloosa, AL.

1

Start on AL 172

404 ft · 14 sec · Cedar Tree Street
2

Turn left onto US 43; AL 17

19 mi · 24 min · Andrew Jackson Highway
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
3

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 32 sec
Toward I-22 East: Jasper Use the left lane.
4

Merge onto I 22; US 78

22 mi · 23 min · I 22; US 78
5

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 35 sec
Exit 39 Toward 13: Natural Bridge, Eldridge
6

Turn right onto AL 13

23 mi · 31 min · AL 13
7

Continue on US 43

29 mi · 39 min · US 43
8

Continue on Main Avenue

1.7 mi · 3 min · Main Avenue
9

Turn left onto 5th Street

364 ft · 12 sec · 5th Street
10

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 28 sec
11

Merge onto US 43; AL 69

0.6 mi · 56 sec · Lurleen B Wallace Boulevard
12

Turn left onto University Boulevard

0.1 mi · 19 sec · University Boulevard
Use the straight / left lanes.
13

Turn left

168 ft · 12 sec
Use the left lane.
14

Arrive at destination

Trip Plan

Given the 2-hour duration, this trip is ideal for a single-day excursion, offering flexibility in your departure time. You can leave Hackleburg in the morning and arrive in Tuscaloosa with plenty of daylight remaining. While there are no designated stops in the data, consider taking a brief break during the longest stretch on US 43 if needed. Keep an eye on your fuel levels, with an estimated cost of $14 for the entire trip, ensuring you have enough to comfortably reach Tuscaloosa without needing to refuel mid-journey.

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 47.8 miles from Hackleburg, AL, or about 57m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 28.6 miles.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 21 miles or 26m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 47.8 miles or 57m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 39m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Tuscaloosa, AL than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Hackleburg, AL so your first major turns are already loaded.

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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Hackleburg, AL

This is one driving day of about 95.6 miles and 2h 4m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 21 miles from Hackleburg, AL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on US 43 for about 28.6 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Berry, AL

48 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

Hamilton, AL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 21 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Texas, AL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 47.8 miles from Hackleburg, 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.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Glory Bound Gyro Co.

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Tuscaloosa, Alabama

Near the end, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 95.6

Hours: 11 am–12 pm

+12053490505

Visit website

Subway

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Tuscaloosa, Alabama

2.1 mi

Top Coffee Stop

Monarch Espresso

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Tuscaloosa, Alabama

Near the end, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour $1 to $10 mile 95.6

Hours: 7 am–5:30 pm

+12052108751

Visit website

Strange Brew Coffeehouse Bama

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Tuscaloosa, Alabama

1 mi

Glory Bound Gyro Co.

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 95.6

Tuscaloosa, Alabama

Hours: 11 am–12 pm

+12053490505

Visit website

Swen Chinese Restaurant

3.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

1 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 95.6

Tuscaloosa, Alabama

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+12053919887

Visit website

Subway

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour Inexpensiv mile 95.6

Tuscaloosa, Alabama

Hours: 8 am–9 pm

+12057525100

Visit website

Walk-On's Sports Bistreaux - Tuscaloosa Restaurant

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, ~9 min detour

3.4 mi from route ~9 min detour Moderately mile 95.6

Tuscaloosa, Alabama

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+12057222045

Visit website

Whataburger

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour $10 to $20 mile 95.6

Tuscaloosa, Alabama

Hours: Open 24 hours

+12053494506

Visit website

Glencoe's Gladden Restaurant

Near the end, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 95.6

Tuscaloosa, Alabama

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Monarch Espresso

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour $1 to $10 mile 95.6

Tuscaloosa, Alabama

Hours: 7 am–5:30 pm

+12052108751

Visit website

Strange Brew Coffeehouse Bama

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

1 mi from route ~2 min detour $1 to $10 mile 95.6

Tuscaloosa, Alabama

Hours: 5:30 am–12 pm

+12054697250

Visit website

Francis Energy Charging Station

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, right off the route

1 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 27.3

Guin, Alabama

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18004891588

Visit website

Children's Hands-On Museum

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.2 mi from route mile 95.6

Tuscaloosa, Alabama

Hours: 9:30 am–5 pm

+12053494235

Visit website

Kentuck Art Center & Festival

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 95.6

Northport, Alabama

Hours: 9:30 am–5 pm

+12057581257

Visit website

Twin Oaks Park

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 27.3

Guin, AL

+12054680642

Paul W. Bryant Museum

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 95.6

Tuscaloosa, Alabama

Hours: 9 am–4 pm

+12053484668

Visit website

Alabama Museum of Natural History

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 95.6

Tuscaloosa, Alabama

Hours: 10 am–4:30 pm

+12053487550

Visit website

Van De Graaff Park and Arboretum

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 95.6

Northport, Alabama

Hours: Open 24 hours

+12055623220

Visit website

Harmon Park

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 95.6

Tuscaloosa, Alabama

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Randall Family Park & Trailhead

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 95.6

Tuscaloosa, Alabama

Hours: Open 24 hours

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 10

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 95.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

6
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | US 43; AL 17 / Andrew Jackson Highway

Turn left onto US 43; AL 17 / Andrew Jackson Highway

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / left / right lanes.
7
18.9 mi into trip | ~24m in

Take the exit toward I-22 East: Jasper

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane. Toward I-22 East: Jasper
6
41.2 mi into trip | ~48m in

Take the exit toward 13: Natural Bridge, Eldridge

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 39 Toward 13: Natural Bridge, Eldridge
5
95.4 mi into trip | ~2h 4m in | University Boulevard

Turn left onto University Boulevard

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / left lanes.
7
95.6 mi into trip | ~2h 4m in

Turn left

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$14.44 one way

$28.88 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 33 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.21 $15.85 $31.70
premium $4.56 $17.16 $34.32
diesel $5.61 $21.11 $42.21

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$14

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$39–$64

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 33.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 28.7 0 $10.04 $4.59
Efficient EV 23.9 0 $8.36 $3.82
EV Truck/SUV 38.2 0 $13.38 $6.12

Gas CO2

33 kg

EV CO2

11 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.

Forecast as of Apr 18, 2026

Origin

Hackleburg, AL

Night in Hackleburg on Saturday

Local time

11:51 PM

CDT

Current temp

61°F

Mostly Clear

SW 5 mph 1% chance Live forecast

Destination

Tuscaloosa, AL

Night in Tuscaloosa on Saturday

Local time

11:51 PM

CDT

Current temp

79°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

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

18 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

2h 4m 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 drive for this route, with 77% of the journey on major roadways. You'll experience a longest stretch of 28.6 miles on US 43, offering a good opportunity to settle into a steady pace. The route utilizes a combination of US 43, AL 13, and I-22, suggesting a mix of well-maintained highways and potentially some faster interstate travel. This profile indicates a drive that prioritizes efficiency over winding backroads, keeping you moving smoothly towards your destination.

77% 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: 28.6 mi on US 43.

How Hard Is This Drive?

4/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 43 and AL 13. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near US 43; AL 17 / Andrew Jackson Highway.

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 2h 4m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (US 43; AL 17 / Andrew Jackson Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 18.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 41.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

On the drive from Hackleburg, AL to Tuscaloosa, AL, road signs begin pointing toward Eldridge along the way.

Eldridge

41.2 mi in | ~48m

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 4m. Total distance: 95.6 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 4m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (77%). Straightforward navigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 28.6 miles on US 43. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.

The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (US 43; AL 17 / Andrew Jackson Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 18.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 41.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

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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