Origin
Eutaw, AL
Evening in Eutaw on Thursday
Local time
8:57 PM
CDT
Current temp
79°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Eutaw, AL to Tuscaloosa, AL
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
43m
Distance
35.3 mi
57 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 39m
★
6 AM
0h 43m
8 AM
0h 50m
10 AM
0h 46m
12 PM
0h 45m
3 PM
0h 46m
5 PM
0h 50m
8 PM
0h 41m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Eutaw, AL
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Tuscaloosa, AL
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Trip Overview
The drive from Eutaw, AL to Tuscaloosa, AL covers 35.3 miles and takes about 43m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 20, Tuscaloosa Street, I 359 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 25.8 miles on I 20. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.33 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 43m. Total distance: 35.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
43m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (80%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 43m highway drive covering 35.3 miles, with most of the trip on I 20 and Tuscaloosa Street. The longest continuous stretch is about 25.8 miles on I 20.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 12 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 20 is the longest continuous segment at about 25.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 20 and Tuscaloosa Street. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 6.2 miles in near I 20; I 59.
Driving Effort
6/10
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 35.3 miles you will encounter 8 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 6.2 miles (I 20; I 59): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 32.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 32.3 miles (I 359; US 11; AL 69): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
6.2 mi into trip
|
~10m 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
32.1 mi into trip
|
~38m 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
5
32.3 mi into trip
|
~38m in
|
I 359; US 11; AL 69
Merge onto I 359; US 11; AL 69
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
35.2 mi into trip
|
~42m in
|
University Boulevard
Turn right onto University Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
7
35.3 mi into trip
|
~42m in
Turn left
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 20 | 25.8 mi | 27m |
| Tuscaloosa Street | 4.8 mi | 6m |
| I 359 | 2.5 mi | 2m |
| M L King Highway | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Lurleen B Wallace Boulevard North | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| University Boulevard | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Springfield Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 20
— 25.8 mi, about 27m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Eutaw, AL and Tuscaloosa, AL.
1
Start on US 11
136 ft
·
5 sec
·
Springfield Avenue
2
Turn right onto US 11
4.8 mi
·
6 min
·
Tuscaloosa Street
3
Turn left onto CR 208
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
M L King Highway
4
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
5
Merge onto I 20; I 59
26 mi
·
27 min
·
I 20; I 59
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
Exit 71B
Toward I 359 North, I 69 North: Tuscaloosa
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
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.
8
Continue on I 359; AL 69
0.4 mi
·
33 sec
·
I 359; AL 69
9
Continue on US 43; AL 69
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Lurleen B Wallace Boulevard North
Use the straight / left lanes.
10
Turn right onto University Boulevard
284 ft
·
10 sec
·
University Boulevard
Use the right lane.
11
Turn left
168 ft
·
12 sec
Use the left lane.
12
Arrive at destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.33 one way
$10.66 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $5.85 | $11.70 |
| premium | $4.56 | $6.34 | $12.67 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.79 | $15.59 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.6 | 0 | $3.71 | $1.69 |
| Efficient EV | 8.8 | 0 | $3.09 | $1.41 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.1 | 0 | $4.94 | $2.26 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 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
Evening in Tuscaloosa on Thursday
Local time
8:57 PM
CDT
Current temp
85°F
Sunny
SW 5 mph
7% chance
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
6 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
43m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Eutaw, AL to Tuscaloosa, AL covers 35.3 miles and takes about 43m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 20, Tuscaloosa Street, I 359. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 17.7 miles from Eutaw, AL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.33 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 35.3 miles you will encounter 8 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 6.2 miles (I 20; I 59): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 32.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 32.3 miles (I 359; US 11; AL 69): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Eutaw, AL to Tuscaloosa, AL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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