Trip from Brewton, AL to Tuscaloosa, AL

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Drive Time

4h 12m

Distance

201.9 mi

325 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$30

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min

4 AM

3h 59m ★

6 AM

4h 12m

8 AM

4h 39m

10 AM

4h 22m

12 PM

4h 19m

3 PM

4h 23m

5 PM

4h 37m

8 PM

4h 4m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Trip Overview

The drive from Brewton, AL to Tuscaloosa, AL covers 201.9 miles and takes about 4h 12m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on US 82, I 65, Douglas Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 86.7 miles on US 82. At current regular gas prices, budget about $30.49 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

101 miles from Brewton, AL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 59m into the drive .

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Drive Character

This is a 4h 12m highway drive covering 201.9 miles, with most of the trip on US 82 and I 65. The longest continuous stretch is about 86.7 miles on US 82.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 26 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

US 82 is the longest continuous segment at about 86.7 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 82 and I 65. You will hit about 15 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near US 31 / Saint Joseph Avenue.

Route Complexity 6/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 201.9 miles you will encounter 15 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: at 0.1 miles (US 31 / Saint Joseph Avenue): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 99.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 99.3 miles (US 80; US 82; AL 21 / South Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 15 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | US 31 / Saint Joseph Avenue

Turn sharp left onto US 31 / Saint Joseph Avenue

Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach

99.1 mi into trip | ~1h 56m in

Take the exit toward US 80, US 82

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 168 Toward US 80, US 82

99.3 mi into trip | ~1h 57m in | US 80; US 82; AL 21 / South Boulevard

Turn left onto US 80; US 82; AL 21 / South Boulevard

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.

201.9 mi into trip | ~4h 11m in | University Boulevard

Turn right onto University Boulevard

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.

201.9 mi into trip | ~4h 12m in

Turn left

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
US 82	86.7 mi	1h 51m
I 65	74.7 mi	1h 20m
Douglas Avenue	14.2 mi	21m
North Jackson Street	8.1 mi	12m
South Boulevard	4.7 mi	7m
Birmingham Highway	3.7 mi	5m
US 11	2.4 mi	2m
Memorial Drive	2 mi	2m

Longest stretch: US 82 — 86.7 mi, about 1h 51m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Brewton, AL and Tuscaloosa, AL.

Start on Bob Teller Drive

177 ft · 9 sec · Bob Teller Drive

Turn right onto Belleville Avenue

103 ft · 10 sec · Belleville Avenue

Turn sharp left onto US 31

0.3 mi · 25 sec · Saint Joseph Avenue

Turn slight left onto US 31

14 mi · 21 min · Douglas Avenue

Continue on US 31

0.8 mi · 1 min · Jackson

Continue on US 31

8.1 mi · 12 min · North Jackson Street

Keep slight left at fork

0.1 mi · 7 sec

Turn slight right onto Conecuh County 58

124 ft · 4 sec · Conecuh County 58

At end of road, turn left onto US 84

0.6 mi · 39 sec · US 84

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 27 sec

Merge onto I 65

75 mi · 1 hr 20 min · I 65

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 35 sec

Exit 168 Toward US 80, US 82

Turn left onto US 80; US 82; AL 21

4.7 mi · 7 min · South Boulevard

Use the straight lane.

At end of road, turn left onto US 31

3.7 mi · 5 min · Birmingham Highway

Use the straight lane.

Continue on US 31

2.0 mi · 2 min · Memorial Drive

Use the left lane.

Turn left onto US 82; AL 14

513 ft · 7 sec · US 82; AL 14

Use the left lane.

Continue on US 82; AL 14

87 mi · 1 hr 51 min · US 82; AL 14

Use the straight / right lanes.

Take the exit

308 ft · 10 sec

Use the left lane.

Continue on Old Montgomery Highway

1.8 mi · 2 min · Old Montgomery Highway

Use the straight / left lanes.

Turn left onto US 11

0.3 mi · 41 sec · Skyland Boulevard East

Use the left lane.

Turn right onto US 11; AL 69

2.4 mi · 2 min · US 11; AL 69

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on I 359; AL 69

0.4 mi · 33 sec · I 359; AL 69

Continue on US 43; AL 69

0.5 mi · 1 min · Lurleen B Wallace Boulevard North

Use the straight / left lanes.

Turn right onto University Boulevard

284 ft · 10 sec · University Boulevard

Use the right lane.

Turn left

168 ft · 12 sec

Use the left lane.

Arrive at destination

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 101 miles from Brewton, AL, or about 1h 59m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 86.7 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 80 miles or 1h 36m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 101 miles or 1h 59m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 3h 24m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Tuscaloosa, AL than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Brewton, AL so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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 Brewton, AL

This is one driving day of about 201.9 miles and 4h 12m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Brewton, AL.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.

The longest stretch is on US 82 for about 86.7 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 101 mi from Brewton, AL · 1h 59m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Columbiana, AL

101 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

Andalusia, AL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Dadeville, AL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 101 miles from Brewton, AL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before US 82 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 86.7 miles.

Arriving in Tuscaloosa, AL

The final approach into Tuscaloosa, AL usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Tuscaloosa, AL.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$30.49 one way

$60.98 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 71 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.21	$33.47	$66.94
premium	$4.56	$36.24	$72.48
diesel	$5.61	$44.58	$89.15

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$30

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$55–$80

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 70.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $21 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	60.6	0	$21.20	$9.69
Efficient EV	50.5	0	$17.67	$8.08
EV Truck/SUV	80.8	1	$28.27	$12.92

Gas CO2

71 kg

EV CO2

24 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.

Forecast data refreshed 1 hour from now

Origin

Brewton, AL

Evening in Brewton on Tuesday

Local time

5:41 PM

CDT

Current temp

52°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Tuscaloosa, AL

Evening in Tuscaloosa on Tuesday

Local time

5:41 PM

CDT

Current temp

86°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

86°F

Columbiana, AL

101 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

34 degrees warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

4h 12m on the road

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Brewton, AL to Tuscaloosa, AL covers 201.9 miles and takes about 4h 12m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are US 82, I 65, Douglas Avenue. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 101 miles from Brewton, AL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $30.49 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

The route from Brewton, AL to Tuscaloosa, AL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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Trip from Brewton, AL to Tuscaloosa, AL

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Tuscaloosa, AL

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Brewton, AL

Tuscaloosa, AL

Same local time

34 degrees warmer at arrival

4h 12m on the road

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