Tuscaloosa, AL Road Trips

With 29 routes heading out and 60 heading in, Tuscaloosa, AL works well as a modest departure point in the Southeast. Most drives stay under 111 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Routes from Tuscaloosa, AL spread mainly east and north, covering a wide geographic range.

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Trip Routes

89

Longest Drive

244.1 mi

Elberta, AL

Quickest Drive

51m

Berry, AL

Plan Around Tuscaloosa, AL

Popular Incoming Routes

Useful if Tuscaloosa, AL is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.

Elberta, AL to Tuscaloosa, AL 244.1 mi · 4h 56m Foley, AL to Tuscaloosa, AL 237.3 mi · 4h 51m Summerdale, AL to Tuscaloosa, AL 231.8 mi · 4h 43m Semmes, AL to Tuscaloosa, AL 223.1 mi · 4h 16m

Continue From Tuscaloosa, AL

Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.

Tuscaloosa, AL to Satsuma, AL 187.1 mi · 3h 45m Tuscaloosa, AL to Enterprise, AL 185.3 mi · 4h 6m Tuscaloosa, AL to Owens Cross Roads, AL 169.9 mi · 3h 12m Tuscaloosa, AL to Ardmore, AL 163.7 mi · 3h 1m

Trips from Tuscaloosa, AL

Tuscaloosa, AL to Satsuma, AL

187.1 mi 3h 45m

Tuscaloosa, AL to Enterprise, AL

185.3 mi 4h 6m

Tuscaloosa, AL to Owens Cross Roads, AL

169.9 mi 3h 12m

Tuscaloosa, AL to Ardmore, AL

163.7 mi 3h 1m

Tuscaloosa, AL to La Fayette, AL

160.1 mi 3h 23m

Tuscaloosa, AL to Auburn, AL

159.6 mi 3h 13m

Tuscaloosa, AL to Huntsville, AL

155.9 mi 2h 52m

Tuscaloosa, AL to Dadeville, AL

135.3 mi 2h 43m

Tuscaloosa, AL to Ballplay, AL

134.8 mi 2h 38m

Tuscaloosa, AL to Center Point, AL

129.8 mi 2h 57m

Tuscaloosa, AL to Whitesboro, AL

128 mi 2h 28m

Tuscaloosa, AL to Danville, AL

127.1 mi 2h 25m

Tuscaloosa, AL to Choccolocco, AL

124.9 mi 2h 21m

Tuscaloosa, AL to Florence, AL

121.7 mi 2h 51m

Tuscaloosa, AL to Goodwater, AL

111.7 mi 2h 23m

Tuscaloosa, AL to Montgomery, AL

104.6 mi 2h 16m

Tuscaloosa, AL to Cleveland, AL

95.4 mi 2h

Tuscaloosa, AL to Prattville, AL

89.4 mi 1h 57m

Driving from Tuscaloosa, AL

Expect an average of 111 miles and about 2h 17m behind the wheel when leaving Tuscaloosa, AL. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 187 miles (4h 6m), while the shortest is just 36 miles.

Popular Destinations

Top road trip destinations from Tuscaloosa, AL are Satsuma, AL (187.1 mi, 3h 45m), Enterprise, AL (185.3 mi, 4h 6m), Owens Cross Roads, AL (169.9 mi, 3h 12m), Ardmore, AL (163.7 mi, 3h 1m), and La Fayette, AL (160.1 mi, 3h 23m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.

Planning & Costs

For the average 111-mile drive from Tuscaloosa, AL, expect to burn about 4.4 gallons of fuel one way at 25 MPG. Check local pump prices before you go to lock in your budget.

With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you. Routes tend to go east, so afternoon departures put the sun at your back on the return leg.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 29 mapped routes leaving Tuscaloosa, AL and 60 routes heading into Tuscaloosa, AL, covering 89 total connections. Distances range from 36 to 187 miles.

The longest mapped route from Tuscaloosa, AL covers 187 miles and takes approximately 4h 6m. Shorter options start at just 36 miles.

The average route from Tuscaloosa, AL runs about 111 miles with a drive time of roughly 2h 17m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.

The most popular road trip destinations from Tuscaloosa, AL include Satsuma, AL, Enterprise, AL, Owens Cross Roads, AL and Ardmore, AL. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.