Origin
Minor, AL
Morning in Minor on Sunday
Local time
6:54 AM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Minor, 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 6m
Distance
55.6 mi
89 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 1m
★
6 AM
1h 6m
8 AM
1h 17m
10 AM
1h 10m
12 PM
1h 9m
3 PM
1h 11m
5 PM
1h 17m
8 PM
1h 3m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Minor, AL
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Tuscaloosa, AL
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Trip Overview
If you are planning a quick trip from Minor to Tuscaloosa, you will cover 55.6 miles of Alabama landscape in about one hour and six minutes. This straightforward drive is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion, making it an easy choice if you need to reach your destination without the hassle of an overnight stay. You can expect to spend approximately $9 on fuel for the journey, which keeps the trip budget-friendly. By utilizing I-20 and I-359, you stay within the Southeast region for the duration of your travel. It is a practical, no-nonsense route that connects two familiar Alabama points efficiently. Whether you are heading out for business or a brief visit, this drive provides a reliable connection between these two locations.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 20 | 47.6 mi | 51m |
| Birmingport Road | 2.7 mi | 4m |
| I 359 | 2.2 mi | 2m |
| Avenue E | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Lurleen B Wallace Boulevard North | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| McDonald Chapel Road | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| 20th Street Ensley | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Lloyd Noland Parkway | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 20
— 47.6 mi, about 51m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Minor, AL and Tuscaloosa, AL.
1
Start on Central Avenue
128 ft
·
8 sec
·
Central Avenue
2
Turn right onto McDonald Chapel Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
McDonald Chapel Road
3
Turn left onto AL 269
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Birmingport Road
4
Continue on AL 269
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
20th Street Ensley
5
Turn right onto Avenue E
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Avenue E
6
Continue on Lloyd Noland Parkway
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
Lloyd Noland Parkway
7
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
Toward I 20 West, I 59 South
8
Merge onto I 20; I 59
48 mi
·
51 min
·
I 20; I 59
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
42 sec
Exit 71B
Toward I 359 North, I 69 North: Tuscaloosa
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Merge onto I 359; US 11; AL 69
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
I 359; US 11; AL 69
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Continue on I 359; AL 69
0.4 mi
·
33 sec
·
I 359; AL 69
12
Continue on US 43; AL 69
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Lurleen B Wallace Boulevard North
Use the straight / left lanes.
13
Turn right onto University Boulevard
284 ft
·
10 sec
·
University Boulevard
Use the right lane.
14
Turn left
168 ft
·
12 sec
Use the left lane.
15
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
28 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 27.8 miles from Minor, 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 85 decision points cluster between mile 4.7 and 55.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
4.7 mi into trip
|
~9m in
Take the ramp toward I 20 West, I 59 South
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 20 West, I 59 South
5
4.9 mi into trip
|
~9m 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
52.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 1m 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
6
55.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 6m in
|
University Boulevard
Turn right onto University Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
7
55.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 6m in
Turn left
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.40 one way
$16.79 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
20 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $9.22 | $18.44 |
| premium | $4.56 | $9.98 | $19.96 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.28 | $24.55 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 19.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 16.7 | 0 | $5.84 | $2.67 |
| Efficient EV | 13.9 | 0 | $4.87 | $2.22 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 22.2 | 0 | $7.78 | $3.56 |
Gas CO2
19 kg
EV CO2
7 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
6:54 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
2 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 6m 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 experience, as 90% of this 55.6-mile trek takes place on major roads like I-20 and I-359. The route is dominated by a long, uninterrupted 47.6-mile stretch on I-20, allowing for consistent speeds once you merge onto the interstate. While you will navigate Birmingport Road to transition onto the highway system, the overall character of the trip is defined by efficient, high-speed travel. The drive feels purposeful and direct rather than winding or scenic. You will spend the vast majority of your time behind the wheel focused on the interstate flow as you transition from the Minor area toward Tuscaloosa.
90% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 47.6 mi on I 20.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 20 and Birmingport Road. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 4.7 miles in.
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 55.6 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 4.7 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 4.9 miles (I 20; I 59): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 52.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 6m. Total distance: 55.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 6m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (90%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 47.6 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 4.7 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 4.9 miles (I 20; I 59): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 52.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Birmingham Civil Rights National Monument. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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