Origin
Uniontown, AL
Morning in Uniontown on Sunday
Local time
11:41 AM
CDT
Current temp
79°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Uniontown, 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 21m
Distance
57.6 mi
93 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Fair
2 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 15m
★
6 AM
1h 21m
8 AM
1h 34m
10 AM
1h 26m
12 PM
1h 25m
3 PM
1h 26m
5 PM
1h 33m
8 PM
1h 18m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Uniontown, AL
Muhammad Nabeel
Tuscaloosa, AL
Kelly
Trip Overview
This 57.6-mile drive from Uniontown, AL to Tuscaloosa, AL takes about 1 hour and 21 minutes and is best suited for a single day trip. You'll primarily navigate Tuscaloosa Street and Water Avenue, with a portion on AL 69. With only a 7% highway share, expect a more local feel to your journey. The estimated fuel cost for this route is around $9, making it an economical option. This trip offers a straightforward connection within the Southeast region, perfect for a quick transit or a short excursion.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Tuscaloosa Street | 33.8 mi | 46m |
| Water Avenue | 18.3 mi | 26m |
| AL 69 | 3.6 mi | 4m |
| State Street | 1 mi | 1m |
| Lurleen B Wallace Boulevard North | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| I 359 | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| University Boulevard | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Washington Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Tuscaloosa Street
— 33.8 mi, about 46m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Uniontown, AL and Tuscaloosa, AL.
1
Start on US 80
55 ft
·
6 sec
·
Washington Street
2
Turn right onto AL 61
18 mi
·
26 min
·
Water Avenue
3
Turn left onto AL 14
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
State Street
4
Turn right onto AL 25; AL 69
34 mi
·
46 min
·
Tuscaloosa Street
Use the straight lane.
5
Continue on AL 69
3.6 mi
·
4 min
·
AL 69
Use the left / straight lanes.
6
Continue on I 359; AL 69
0.4 mi
·
33 sec
·
I 359; AL 69
7
Continue on US 43; AL 69
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Lurleen B Wallace Boulevard North
Use the straight / left lanes.
8
Turn right onto University Boulevard
284 ft
·
10 sec
·
University Boulevard
Use the right lane.
9
Turn left
168 ft
·
12 sec
Use the left lane.
10
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
29 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 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 28.8 miles from Uniontown, 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 57.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
AL 61 / Water Avenue
Turn right onto AL 61 / Water Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
18.3 mi into trip
|
~26m in
|
AL 14 / State Street
Turn left onto AL 14 / State Street
Navigation decision point
5
19.3 mi into trip
|
~28m in
|
AL 25; AL 69 / Tuscaloosa Street
Turn right onto AL 25; AL 69 / Tuscaloosa Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
6
57.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 21m in
|
University Boulevard
Turn right onto University Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
7
57.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 21m in
Turn left
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.70 one way
$17.40 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
20 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $9.55 | $19.10 |
| premium | $4.56 | $10.34 | $20.68 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.72 | $25.43 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 20.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17.3 | 0 | $6.05 | $2.76 |
| Efficient EV | 14.4 | 0 | $5.04 | $2.30 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 23 | 0 | $8.06 | $3.69 |
Gas CO2
20 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (65% 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
11:41 AM
CDT
Current temp
79°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
78°F
Havana, AL
29 mi in
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
1h 21m 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?
This route is characterized as a 'turn-heavy local drive,' meaning you'll be making frequent adjustments rather than settling into long highway stretches. Only 7% of the drive is on highways, so most of your time will be spent on local roads. The longest uninterrupted segment you'll encounter is 33.8 miles on Tuscaloosa Street. As you progress, the road will likely shift from rural or town settings to more urban environments as you approach Tuscaloosa.
Only 7% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
10 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 33.8 mi on Tuscaloosa Street.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near AL 61 / Water Avenue.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Uniontown, AL to Tuscaloosa, AL is easy. At 1h 21m with 7% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (AL 61 / Water Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 18.3 miles (AL 14 / State Street): Navigation decision point; at 19.3 miles (AL 25; AL 69 / Tuscaloosa Street): Lane positioning matters here.
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 21m. Total distance: 57.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 21m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (7%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 33.8 miles on Tuscaloosa Street. 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 (AL 61 / Water Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 18.3 miles (AL 14 / State Street): Navigation decision point; at 19.3 miles (AL 25; AL 69 / Tuscaloosa Street): Lane positioning matters here.
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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