Origin
York, AL
Late night in York on Tuesday
Local time
5:28 AM
CDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from York, 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
1h 17m
Distance
69.1 mi
111 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
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.
York, AL
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Tuscaloosa, AL
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Trip Overview
Traveling from York to Tuscaloosa is a quick, straightforward journey spanning 69.1 miles across Alabama. You can expect to spend about 1 hour and 17 minutes on the road, making this an ideal day trip that doesn't require an overnight stay. Your route primarily utilizes I-20, I-359, and Broad Street to connect these two Southeast locations. With an estimated fuel cost of just $11, it is a budget-friendly transit between the two cities. Because the drive is short and direct, you have plenty of flexibility to plan your departure time around your personal schedule.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 20 | 63.1 mi | 1h 7m |
| I 359 | 2.5 mi | 2m |
| Broad Street | 2.3 mi | 4m |
| Lurleen B Wallace Boulevard North | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| University Boulevard | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| 2nd Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 20
— 63.1 mi, about 1h 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between York, AL and Tuscaloosa, AL.
1
Start on 2nd Avenue
146 ft
·
8 sec
·
2nd Avenue
2
Turn right onto AL 17
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Broad Street
3
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
Use the right lane.
4
Merge onto I 20; I 59
63 mi
·
1 hr 7 min
·
I 20; I 59
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
Exit 71B
Toward I 359 North, I 69 North: Tuscaloosa
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Merge onto I 359; US 11; AL 69
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
I 359; US 11; AL 69
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Continue on I 359; AL 69
0.4 mi
·
33 sec
·
I 359; AL 69
8
Continue on US 43; AL 69
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Lurleen B Wallace Boulevard North
Use the straight / left lanes.
9
Turn right onto University Boulevard
284 ft
·
10 sec
·
University Boulevard
Use the right lane.
10
Turn left
168 ft
·
12 sec
Use the left lane.
11
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
35 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 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 34.5 miles from York, AL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 20 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 63.1 miles.
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 75 decision points cluster between mile 2.4 and 69 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
2.4 mi into trip
|
~4m in
Take the ramp
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
2.8 mi into trip
|
~5m 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
65.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 12m 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
69 mi into trip
|
~1h 17m in
|
University Boulevard
Turn right onto University Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
7
69 mi into trip
|
~1h 17m in
Turn left
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.44 one way
$20.87 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
24 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $11.46 | $22.91 |
| premium | $4.56 | $12.40 | $24.81 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $15.26 | $30.51 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 24.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 20.7 | 0 | $7.26 | $3.32 |
| Efficient EV | 17.3 | 0 | $6.05 | $2.76 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 27.6 | 0 | $9.67 | $4.42 |
Gas CO2
24 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (67% 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 Tuesday
Local time
5:28 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
1 degrees cooler 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?
This trip is defined by its high-speed, highway-focused nature, with 95% of your time spent on major roads. You will settle into a consistent rhythm during the longest stretch of the drive, which covers 63.1 miles of uninterrupted travel on I-20. As you transition off the interstate, the route shifts into I-359 and Broad Street to navigate you into the heart of Tuscaloosa. It is a functional, efficient drive rather than a winding scenic tour, perfect for when you need to reach your destination without unnecessary detours or complex navigation.
95% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 63.1 mi on I 20.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 20 and I 359. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 2.4 miles in.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 17m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2.4 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 2.8 miles (I 20; I 59): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 65.8 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 17m. Total distance: 69.1 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 (95%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 63.1 miles on I 20. 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: at 2.4 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 2.8 miles (I 20; I 59): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 65.8 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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