Origin
Jasper, AL
Late night in Jasper on Sunday
Local time
5:03 AM
CDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Jasper, 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
1h 17m
Distance
54.7 mi
88 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 12m
★
6 AM
1h 18m
8 AM
1h 30m
10 AM
1h 22m
12 PM
1h 21m
3 PM
1h 23m
5 PM
1h 29m
8 PM
1h 14m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Jasper, AL
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Tuscaloosa, AL
Kelly
Trip Overview
This straightforward 54.7-mile journey from Jasper, AL to Tuscaloosa, AL takes approximately 1 hour and 17 minutes, making it a perfect day trip. With 99% highway driving, you'll spend most of your time on major roads like AL 69 and 20th Street West. The estimated fuel cost for this route is around $8. Since it's a relatively short drive within the same region (Southeast) and state (AL), you won't need to worry about overnight stays. This route is ideal for those looking for an efficient and uncomplicated drive between these two Alabama cities.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| AL 69 | 34.9 mi | 49m |
| State Route 69 | 19.3 mi | 26m |
| 20th Street West | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| University Boulevard | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| 3rd Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
AL 69
— 34.9 mi, about 49m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jasper, AL and Tuscaloosa, AL.
1
Start on 3rd Avenue
41 ft
·
6 sec
·
3rd Avenue
2
Turn left onto 20th Street West
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
·
20th Street West
3
Continue on AL 69
2.9 mi
·
4 min
·
AL 69
Use the straight lane.
4
Turn left onto AL 69
9.2 mi
·
12 min
·
AL 69
5
Turn left onto AL 69
12 mi
·
16 min
·
AL 69
6
Continue on SR 69
18 mi
·
24 min
·
State Route 69
7
Continue on SR 69
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
State Route 69
8
Continue on AL 69
7.3 mi
·
10 min
·
AL 69
9
Continue on AL 69
3.5 mi
·
5 min
·
AL 69
Use the straight / right lanes.
10
Turn left onto University Boulevard
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
University Boulevard
Use the straight / left lanes.
11
Turn left
168 ft
·
12 sec
Use the left lane.
12
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
27 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 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 27.3 miles from Jasper, 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 55 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 54.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
20th Street West
Turn left onto 20th Street West
Navigation decision point
4
3.3 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
AL 69
Turn left onto AL 69
Navigation decision point
3
12.5 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
AL 69
Turn left onto AL 69
Navigation decision point
5
54.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 17m in
|
University Boulevard
Turn left onto University Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
7
54.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 17m in
Turn left
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.26 one way
$16.52 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
19 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $9.07 | $18.14 |
| premium | $4.56 | $9.82 | $19.64 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.08 | $24.15 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 19.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 16.4 | 0 | $5.74 | $2.63 |
| Efficient EV | 13.7 | 0 | $4.79 | $2.19 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 21.9 | 0 | $7.66 | $3.50 |
Gas CO2
19 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (68% 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 Sunday
Local time
5:03 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
1 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
1h 17m 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 vast majority of this trip, as 99% of the route is on highways. You'll experience a long stretch of 34.9 miles on AL 69 without significant interruptions. The road's personality is consistent, primarily consisting of fast-paced highway travel with limited diversions. This means you'll maintain steady progress, making it a predictable and efficient drive from start to finish.
99% 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: 34.9 mi on AL 69.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on AL 69 and State Route 69. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near 20th Street West.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Jasper, AL to Tuscaloosa, AL is easy. At 1h 17m with 99% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (20th Street West): Navigation decision point; at 3.3 miles (AL 69): Navigation decision point; at 12.5 miles (AL 69): 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 1h 17m. Total distance: 54.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 17m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (99%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 34.9 miles on AL 69. 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 (20th Street West): Navigation decision point; at 3.3 miles (AL 69): Navigation decision point; at 12.5 miles (AL 69): 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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