Trip from Lineville, AL to Tuscaloosa, AL

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

2h 48m

Distance

139.7 mi

225 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$21

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 33 min

4 AM

2h 37m ★

6 AM

2h 48m

8 AM

3h 10m

10 AM

2h 56m

12 PM

2h 54m

3 PM

2h 57m

5 PM

3h 9m

8 PM

2h 42m

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

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Lineville, AL

Andrius La Rotta

Tuscaloosa, AL

Kelly

Trip Overview

This 139.7-mile drive from Lineville, AL to Tuscaloosa, AL takes approximately 2 hours and 48 minutes and is perfectly suited for a single-day trip. Primarily utilizing I-20 and the John M. Harbert III Freeway, with a section of Highway 77, you'll experience an 85% highway-focused journey. With an estimated fuel cost of $21, this route offers an efficient way to travel between the Southeast regions. The drive is straightforward, making it a convenient option for a quick transition between these Alabama cities.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

69.8 miles from Lineville, AL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 24m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 48m. Total distance: 139.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 48m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.

Drive Character

Expect a predominantly highway-focused experience on this route, with 85% of the drive taking place on major roads like I-20. You'll encounter a significant uninterrupted stretch of 64.1 miles on I-20, offering a chance to maintain a steady pace. While largely interstate, the inclusion of Highway 77 and the John M. Harbert III Freeway may introduce slightly varied driving conditions as you approach your destination. This profile suggests a drive where efficiency is key, with minimal winding or challenging local roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 27 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Main Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.

Driving Effort 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Lineville, AL to Tuscaloosa, AL is easy. At 2h 48m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Lineville, AL to Tuscaloosa, AL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Main Street	—	—
State Route 9	—	—
1st Avenue	—	—
Highway 77	—	—
Ashland Highway	—	—
Haynes Street	—	—
East Battle Street	—	—
South East Street	—	—

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: Main Street — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on Cheaha Road

33 ft · 3 sec · Cheaha Road

Turn right onto Main Street

0.2 mi · 21 sec · Main Street

Continue on Main Street

1.2 mi · 1 min · Main Street

Continue on State Route 9

3.2 mi · 4 min · State Route 9

Continue on 1st Avenue

1.0 mi · 1 min · 1st Avenue

Continue on State Route 9

0.1 mi · 13 sec · State Route 9

Turn slight right onto Highway 77

11 mi · 15 min · Highway 77

Continue on Ashland Highway

11 mi · 14 min · Ashland Highway

Turn right onto Haynes Street

0.7 mi · 1 min · Haynes Street

Turn left onto East Battle Street

1.2 mi · 2 min · East Battle Street

Turn right onto South East Street

0.8 mi · 1 min · South East Street

Turn left

0.8 mi · 58 sec

Continue straight

9.9 mi · 14 min

Take the ramp left toward I-20 West: Birmingham

0.2 mi · 29 sec · I-20 West: Birmingham

Merge slight left

30 mi · 32 min

Take the exit slight right toward I 459: Montgomery, Tuscaloosa, Gadsden

0.3 mi · 34 sec · I 459: Montgomery, Tuscaloosa, Gadsden

Keep slight left to continue on I 459 South: Montgomery, Tuscaloosa

0.8 mi · 1 min · I 459 South: Montgomery, Tuscaloosa

Merge slight left onto John M. Harbert III Freeway

28 mi · 30 min · John M. Harbert III Freeway

Keep slight left to continue on I 20 West, I 59 South: Tuscaloosa

1.2 mi · 2 min · I 20 West, I 59 South: Tuscaloosa

Merge slight left

34 mi · 36 min

Take the exit slight right toward I 359 North, I 69 North: Tuscaloosa

0.4 mi · 42 sec · I 359 North, I 69 North: Tuscaloosa

Merge slight left

1.8 mi · 2 min

Continue straight

0.4 mi · 33 sec

Continue on Lurleen B Wallace Boulevard North

0.5 mi · 1 min · Lurleen B Wallace Boulevard North

Turn right onto University Boulevard

285 ft · 10 sec · University Boulevard

Turn left

167 ft · 12 sec

Arrive at your destination

Trip Plan

Given the manageable 2-hour and 48-minute duration, this drive from Lineville to Tuscaloosa is ideal for a single day, allowing for flexibility in your departure time. Consider leaving mid-morning to avoid early rush hour and allow for a relaxed pace. With only one recommended stop, you can easily plan your fuel and rest breaks. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially during the 64.1-mile stretch on I-20, as services might be less frequent than in more urban areas. The estimated fuel cost of $21 makes budgeting straightforward for this trip.

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

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

The halfway point lands around 69.8 miles from Lineville, AL, or about 1h 24m into the drive.

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 31 miles or 37m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 69.8 miles or 1h 24m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 17m

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 Lineville, 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 Lineville, AL

This is one driving day of about 139.7 miles and 2h 48m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 31 miles from Lineville, 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.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 69.8 mi from Lineville, AL · 1h 24m into the drive

city in Jefferson and St. Clair counties in Alabama, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Trussville, AL

70 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

Lincoln, AL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 31 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Trussville, AL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 69.8 miles from Lineville, 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.

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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Birmingham Civil Rights National Monument

National Monument

In 1963, images of snarling police dogs unleashed against non-violent protesters and of children being sprayed with high-pressure hoses appeared in print and television news around the world. These dr...

7 mi from route ~17 min detour Free near mile 77.1

View on nps.gov

Freedom Riders National Monument

National Monument

In 1961, a small interracial band of “Freedom Riders” challenged discriminatory laws requiring separation of the races in interstate travel. They were attacked by white segregationists, who firebombed...

14 mi from route ~35 min detour Free near mile 38.5

View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$21.10 one way

$42.20 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 49 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.21	$23.16	$46.32
premium	$4.56	$25.07	$50.15
diesel	$5.61	$30.84	$61.69

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$21

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$46–$71

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 48.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $15 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	41.9	$14.67	$6.71
Efficient EV	34.9	$12.22	$5.59
EV Truck/SUV	55.9	$19.56	$8.94

Gas CO2

49 kg

EV CO2

16 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Lineville, AL

Morning in Lineville on Thursday

Local time

10:35 AM

CDT

Current temp

76°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Tuscaloosa, AL

Morning in Tuscaloosa on Thursday

Local time

10:35 AM

CDT

Current temp

79°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

3 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

2h 48m 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 Lineville, AL to Tuscaloosa, AL covers 139.7 miles and takes about 2h 48m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Main Street, State Route 9, 1st Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 69.8 miles from Lineville, AL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $21.10 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.

Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

The drive from Lineville, AL to Tuscaloosa, AL is easy. At 2h 48m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Lineville, AL to Tuscaloosa, AL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

The route from Lineville, 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 and Freedom Riders National Monument.

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