Origin
Howton, AL
Afternoon in Howton on Thursday
Local time
1:04 PM
CDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Howton, AL to Tuscaloosa, AL
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
25m
Distance
15.7 mi
25 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 23m
★
6 AM
0h 25m
8 AM
0h 30m
10 AM
0h 27m
12 PM
0h 26m
3 PM
0h 27m
5 PM
0h 29m
8 PM
0h 24m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Howton, AL
Walls.io
Tuscaloosa, AL
Kelly
Trip Overview
This quick 15.7-mile journey from Howton to Tuscaloosa, Alabama, takes about 25 minutes and is primarily a highway drive, with 80% of the route on main roads like AL 216 and Veterans Memorial Parkway. Given its short distance and duration, this trip is perfectly suited as a day trip, requiring no overnight stays. You can expect a low fuel cost of around $2 for this short hop within the Southeast region. The straightforward nature of this drive makes it an easy addition to any itinerary, offering a simple transit between your origin and destination.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 25m. Total distance: 15.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
25m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (80%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
Expect a highway-focused experience for most of this 15.7-mile drive. With 80% of the route utilizing main roads, you'll encounter a good amount of faster-paced driving. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll navigate is 9.9 miles along AL 216, offering a consistent flow. The transition onto Veterans Memorial Parkway and then 15th Street East will likely bring you into more developed areas as you approach Tuscaloosa, providing a clear sense of progression without significant changes in road type.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 9 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
AL 216 is the longest continuous segment at about 9.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on AL 216 and Veterans Memorial Parkway. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Howton Loop Road.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 25m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Howton Loop Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (AL 216): Navigation decision point; at 14.9 miles (Greensboro Avenue): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 5 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Howton Loop Road
Turn left onto Howton Loop Road
Navigation decision point
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
AL 216
Turn right onto AL 216
Navigation decision point
3
14.9 mi into trip
|
~23m in
|
Greensboro Avenue
Turn right onto Greensboro Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
15.6 mi into trip
|
~24m in
|
University Boulevard
Turn left onto University Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
15.7 mi into trip
|
~25m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| AL 216 | 9.9 mi | 14m |
| Veterans Memorial Parkway | 2.8 mi | 4m |
| 15th Street East | 2.3 mi | 4m |
| Greensboro Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| University Boulevard | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Howton Loop Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Brackner Drive | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
AL 216
— 9.9 mi, about 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Howton, AL and Tuscaloosa, AL.
1
Start on Brackner Drive
73 ft
·
7 sec
·
Brackner Drive
2
Turn left onto Howton Loop Road
203 ft
·
11 sec
·
Howton Loop Road
3
Turn right onto AL 216
9.9 mi
·
14 min
·
AL 216
4
Continue on AL 215
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Veterans Memorial Parkway
5
Continue on AL 215
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
15th Street East
Use the left / straight lanes.
6
Turn right onto Greensboro Avenue
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Greensboro Avenue
7
Turn left onto University Boulevard
218 ft
·
11 sec
·
University Boulevard
Use the left lane.
8
Turn right
132 ft
·
9 sec
9
Arrive at destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.37 one way
$4.74 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $2.60 | $5.21 |
| premium | $4.56 | $2.82 | $5.64 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.47 | $6.93 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.7 | 0 | $1.65 | $0.75 |
| Efficient EV | 3.9 | 0 | $1.37 | $0.63 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.3 | 0 | $2.20 | $1.00 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
Afternoon in Tuscaloosa on Thursday
Local time
1:04 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
25m 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 Howton, AL to Tuscaloosa, AL covers 15.7 miles and takes about 25m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are AL 216, Veterans Memorial Parkway, 15th Street East. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 7.9 miles from Howton, AL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.37 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 is a straightforward 25m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Howton Loop Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (AL 216): Navigation decision point; at 14.9 miles (Greensboro Avenue): Navigation decision point.
The route from Howton, AL to Tuscaloosa, AL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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