Origin
Graysville, AL
Evening in Graysville on Friday
Local time
6:04 PM
CDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Graysville, AL to Tuscaloosa, AL
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 16m
Distance
63.3 mi
102 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 10m
★
6 AM
1h 16m
8 AM
1h 28m
10 AM
1h 20m
12 PM
1h 19m
3 PM
1h 21m
5 PM
1h 28m
8 PM
1h 13m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Graysville, AL
Mark Stebnicki
Tuscaloosa, AL
Kelly
Trip Overview
The drive from Graysville, AL to Tuscaloosa, AL covers 63.3 miles and takes about 1h 16m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 20, Adamsville Parkway, Forestdale Boulevard for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 49.2 miles on I 20. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.56 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 16m. Total distance: 63.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 16m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (87%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 16m highway drive covering 63.3 miles, with most of the trip on I 20 and Adamsville Parkway. The longest continuous stretch is about 49.2 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 19 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 49.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 20 and Adamsville Parkway. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 10.9 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 63.3 miles you will encounter 9 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 10.9 miles (I 20; I 59): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 60.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 60.5 miles (I 359; US 11; AL 69): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
10.9 mi into trip
|
~17m 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
60.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 11m 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
60.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 12m 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
63.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 15m in
|
University Boulevard
Turn right onto University Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
7
63.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 15m in
Turn left
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 20 | 49.2 mi | 53m |
| Adamsville Parkway | 3.8 mi | 5m |
| Forestdale Boulevard | 2.5 mi | 3m |
| I 359 | 2.2 mi | 2m |
| Avenue W | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Dugan Avenue | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Lurleen B Wallace Boulevard North | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Avenue V | 0.5 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 20
— 49.2 mi, about 53m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Graysville, AL and Tuscaloosa, AL.
1
Start on South Main Street
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
South Main Street
2
Turn slight right onto 10th Avenue Southwest
365 ft
·
18 sec
·
10th Avenue Southwest
3
Turn left onto US 78; AL 5
0.5 mi
·
47 sec
·
Bankhead Highway Southwest
4
Continue on US 78; AL 5
3.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Adamsville Parkway
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Continue on US 78; AL 5
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Forestdale Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Turn slight right onto Dugan Avenue
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Dugan Avenue
Use the right lane.
7
Continue on Avenue W
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Avenue W
8
Continue on Avenue V
0.5 mi
·
53 sec
·
Avenue V
9
Turn right onto 19th Street Ensley
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
·
19th Street Ensley
10
Turn left onto Ensley 5 Points West Avenue
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Ensley 5 Points West Avenue
11
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
12
Merge onto I 20; I 59
49 mi
·
53 min
·
I 20; I 59
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
42 sec
Exit 71B
Toward I 359 North, I 69 North: Tuscaloosa
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Merge onto I 359; US 11; AL 69
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
I 359; US 11; AL 69
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Continue on I 359; AL 69
0.4 mi
·
33 sec
·
I 359; AL 69
16
Continue on US 43; AL 69
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Lurleen B Wallace Boulevard North
Use the straight / left lanes.
17
Turn right onto University Boulevard
284 ft
·
10 sec
·
University Boulevard
Use the right lane.
18
Turn left
168 ft
·
12 sec
Use the left lane.
19
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 31.6 mi from Graysville, AL · 40m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
32 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 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 31.6 miles from Graysville, AL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.56 one way
$19.12 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
22 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $10.49 | $20.99 |
| premium | $4.56 | $11.36 | $22.72 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.98 | $27.95 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 22.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 19 | 0 | $6.65 | $3.04 |
| Efficient EV | 15.8 | 0 | $5.54 | $2.53 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 25.3 | 0 | $8.86 | $4.05 |
Gas CO2
22 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (68% 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 Friday
Local time
6:04 PM
CDT
Current temp
79°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 warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 16m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Graysville, AL to Tuscaloosa, AL covers 63.3 miles and takes about 1h 16m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 20, Adamsville Parkway, Forestdale Boulevard. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 31.6 miles from Graysville, AL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $9.56 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 63.3 miles you will encounter 9 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 10.9 miles (I 20; I 59): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 60.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 60.5 miles (I 359; US 11; AL 69): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Graysville, AL to Tuscaloosa, AL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Birmingham Civil Rights National Monument.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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