Origin
Tuscaloosa, AL
Morning in Tuscaloosa on Tuesday
Local time
7:25 AM
CDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Tuscaloosa, AL to Brookwood, 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
2h 1m
Distance
82.9 mi
133 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$13
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 52m
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6 AM
2h 1m
8 AM
2h 18m
10 AM
2h 7m
12 PM
2h 5m
3 PM
2h 8m
5 PM
2h 18m
8 PM
1h 56m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Tuscaloosa, AL
Kelly
Brookwood, AL
Jamie Kimball
Trip Overview
This relatively short 82.9-mile drive from Tuscaloosa, AL to Brookwood, AL is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking about 2 hours and 1 minute to complete. You'll primarily be navigating on AL 69, AL 61, and State Route 5, with 85% of the journey on highways. The estimated fuel cost for this Southeast Alabama excursion is around $13. With no designated stops, this route offers a straightforward connection between two points, perfect for a quick transit or a focused drive without significant detours.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
41.4 miles from Tuscaloosa, AL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 58m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| AL 69 | 34 mi | 47m |
| AL 61 | 18.1 mi | 25m |
| State Route 5 | 10.7 mi | 15m |
| Washington Street | 9 mi | 11m |
| AL 22 | 4.2 mi | 7m |
| I 359 | 3.7 mi | 4m |
| State Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Dallas County 109 | 0.8 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
AL 69
— 34 mi, about 47m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tuscaloosa, AL and Brookwood, AL.
1
Start on this road
132 ft
·
11 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto University Boulevard
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
University Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
3
Turn left onto US 43; AL 69
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Lurleen B Wallace Boulevard South
Use the left / straight lanes.
4
Continue on I 359; AL 69
0.3 mi
·
24 sec
·
I 359; AL 69
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Continue on I 359; US 11; AL 69
3.3 mi
·
4 min
·
I 359; US 11; AL 69
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Continue on AL 69
0.3 mi
·
25 sec
·
AL 69
7
Continue on AL 69
34 mi
·
46 min
·
AL 69
Use the left lane.
8
Turn left onto AL 14
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
State Street
9
Turn right onto AL 61
18 mi
·
25 min
·
AL 61
10
Turn left onto North Street
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
North Street
11
Turn right onto AL 183
0.2 mi
·
43 sec
·
East Avenue
12
Turn left onto US 80
9.0 mi
·
11 min
·
Washington Street
13
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
14
Turn right onto AL 5
11 mi
·
15 min
·
State Route 5
15
Turn slight left
203 ft
·
8 sec
16
Keep slight left at fork
413 ft
·
18 sec
17
Turn straight onto AL 22
4.2 mi
·
7 min
·
AL 22
18
Turn left onto Dallas County 21
0.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Dallas County 21
19
Turn left onto Dallas County 109
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Dallas County 109
20
Arrive at destination
Dallas County 109
Trip Plan
Given the 2-hour duration, this route is ideal for a single-day adventure. You can depart Tuscaloosa at your leisure, but leaving in the morning will give you ample time to reach Brookwood and explore further. With a fuel cost of approximately $13, topping off your tank before you leave Tuscaloosa should be sufficient. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially during the 34-mile stretch on AL 69, as services might be less frequent in that segment. Since there are no planned stops, you have the flexibility to pull over whenever you need a break.
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 41.4 miles from Tuscaloosa, AL, or about 58m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 34 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 18 miles or 25m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 41.4 miles or 58m 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 38m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Brookwood, AL than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Tuscaloosa, 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 Tuscaloosa, AL
This is one driving day of about 82.9 miles and 2h 1m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 18 miles from Tuscaloosa, AL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on AL 69 for about 34 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
41 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 18 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 41.4 miles from Tuscaloosa, 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 115 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 77.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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University Boulevard
Turn right onto University Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
6
0.2 mi into trip
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~0m in
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US 43; AL 69 / Lurleen B Wallace Boulevard South
Turn left onto US 43; AL 69 / Lurleen B Wallace Boulevard South
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
4
57.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 20m in
|
North Street
Turn left onto North Street
Navigation decision point
5
57.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 21m in
|
AL 183 / East Avenue
Turn right onto AL 183 / East Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
77.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 49m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$12.52 one way
$25.04 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
29 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $13.74 | $27.49 |
| premium | $4.56 | $14.88 | $29.76 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $18.30 | $36.61 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$13
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$38–$63
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 29 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 24.9 | 0 | $8.70 | $3.98 |
| Efficient EV | 20.7 | 0 | $7.25 | $3.32 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 33.2 | 0 | $11.61 | $5.31 |
Gas CO2
29 kg
EV CO2
10 kg (66% 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
Brookwood, AL
Morning in Brookwood on Tuesday
Local time
7:25 AM
CDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
61°F
Greensboro, AL
41 mi in
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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
2h 1m 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 majority of this 82.9-mile trip. With 85% of the route on highways, you'll experience sustained speeds for much of the journey. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 34 miles along AL 69, providing a consistent pace. While the profile is primarily highway, the inclusion of AL 61 and State Route 5 suggests some variation in road type and potentially speed limits as you progress towards Brookwood.
85% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 34 mi on AL 69.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on AL 69 and AL 61. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near University Boulevard.
Driving Effort
5/10
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 82.9 miles you will encounter 11 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: near the start (University Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.2 miles (US 43; AL 69 / Lurleen B Wallace Boulevard South): Lane positioning matters here; at 57.4 miles (North Street): Navigation decision point.
About the Cities
Starting 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 2h 1m. Total distance: 82.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 1m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (85%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 34 miles on AL 69. 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: near the start (University Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.2 miles (US 43; AL 69 / Lurleen B Wallace Boulevard South): Lane positioning matters here; at 57.4 miles (North Street): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Brookwood, 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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