Origin
North Bibb, AL
Morning in North Bibb on Tuesday
Local time
10:27 AM
CDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from North Bibb, 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
38m
Distance
29.9 mi
48 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 35m
★
6 AM
0h 38m
8 AM
0h 45m
10 AM
0h 41m
12 PM
0h 40m
3 PM
0h 41m
5 PM
0h 45m
8 PM
0h 36m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
North Bibb, AL
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Tuscaloosa, AL
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Trip Overview
This quick 29.3-mile drive from North Bibb to Tuscaloosa, Alabama, can be completed in just about 31 minutes, making it an ideal day trip within the Southeast region. With a modest fuel cost of around $4, it's an economical way to travel between these two points. The route primarily utilizes Eastern Valley Road, State Route 5, and Daimler Benz Boulevard, offering a local driving experience with no highway segments. Given its short distance and duration, this trip is perfectly suited for a single outing, allowing for flexibility in your schedule without the need for an overnight stay.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 20 | 16.5 mi | 17m |
| US 11 | 6.9 mi | 10m |
| I 359 | 2.2 mi | 2m |
| Daimler Benz Boulevard | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| State Route 5 | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| Lurleen B Wallace Boulevard North | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Eastern Valley Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| County Road 27 | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 20
— 16.5 mi, about 17m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Bibb, AL and Tuscaloosa, AL.
1
Start on County Road 27
0.1 mi
·
32 sec
·
County Road 27
2
Turn sharp left onto Eastern Valley Road
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
Eastern Valley Road
3
Turn right onto AL 5
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
State Route 5
4
Turn left onto US 11
6.9 mi
·
10 min
·
US 11
5
Turn right onto Daimler Benz Boulevard
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Daimler Benz Boulevard
6
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
7
Merge onto I 20; I 59
16 mi
·
17 min
·
I 20; I 59
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
42 sec
Exit 71B
Toward I 359 North, I 69 North: Tuscaloosa
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
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.
10
Continue on I 359; AL 69
0.4 mi
·
33 sec
·
I 359; AL 69
11
Continue on US 43; AL 69
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Lurleen B Wallace Boulevard North
Use the straight / left lanes.
12
Turn right onto University Boulevard
284 ft
·
10 sec
·
University Boulevard
Use the right lane.
13
Turn left
168 ft
·
12 sec
Use the left lane.
14
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 29.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Eastern Valley Road
Turn sharp left onto Eastern Valley Road
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
5
10.3 mi into trip
|
~16m 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
26.7 mi into trip
|
~33m 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
29.8 mi into trip
|
~38m in
|
University Boulevard
Turn right onto University Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
7
29.9 mi into trip
|
~38m in
Turn left
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.52 one way
$9.03 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $4.96 | $9.91 |
| premium | $4.56 | $5.37 | $10.73 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.60 | $13.20 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9 | 0 | $3.14 | $1.44 |
| Efficient EV | 7.5 | 0 | $2.62 | $1.20 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12 | 0 | $4.19 | $1.91 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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 Tuesday
Local time
10:27 AM
CDT
Current temp
60°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
38m 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 turn-heavy local drive for this 29.3-mile journey. With a 0% highway share, you'll be navigating surface streets and state routes for the entire duration. The longest uninterrupted stretch isn't specified, but the 'turn-heavy' profile suggests frequent intersections and changes in direction. This means you'll likely experience a more engaging drive, possibly passing through varied local communities as you make your way from North Bibb to Tuscaloosa, rather than a monotonous interstate cruise.
90% 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: 16.5 mi on I 20.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 20 and US 11. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Eastern Valley Road.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 8 decision points packed into just 29.9 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 38m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Eastern Valley Road): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 10.3 miles (I 20; I 59): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 26.7 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 38m. Total distance: 29.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
38m 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 16.5 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 0.1 miles (Eastern Valley Road): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 10.3 miles (I 20; I 59): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 26.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. 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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