Origin
Morris, AL
Evening in Morris on Sunday
Local time
6:02 PM
CDT
Current temp
86°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Morris, AL to Tuscaloosa, AL
Drive Time
1h 24m
Distance
73.5 mi
118 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 18m
★
6 AM
1h 25m
8 AM
1h 38m
10 AM
1h 29m
12 PM
1h 28m
3 PM
1h 30m
5 PM
1h 37m
8 PM
1h 21m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Morris, AL
Diego Santacruz
Tuscaloosa, AL
Kelly
Trip Overview
If you are looking for a straightforward connection between Morris and Tuscaloosa, this 73.5-mile journey is an ideal day trip. Expect to spend about 1 hour and 24 minutes behind the wheel, primarily navigating through the Southeast region of Alabama. With a modest fuel budget of approximately $11, this drive is highly accessible and requires no overnight stops. The route relies heavily on major interstate infrastructure, making it a functional choice for commuters or those heading to Tuscaloosa for a quick visit. Because the trip is short and efficient, it offers the flexibility to head out in the morning and return home by evening without any unnecessary fatigue.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
36.7 miles from Morris, AL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 43m into the drive .
Drive Character
This trip is a quintessential highway-focused drive, with 95 percent of your travel time spent on major interstates. You will primarily utilize I-65 and I-20 before transitioning onto I-359 to reach your destination. The most significant portion of your journey involves a 52.8-mile stretch on I-20, which provides a consistent, high-speed pace for the majority of the trip. Do not expect winding backroads or technical maneuvers; instead, anticipate a steady, predictable experience on well-traveled lanes. It is a utilitarian drive that prioritizes speed and efficiency over scenic detours, allowing you to focus on the road ahead.
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 52.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 20 and I 65. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 12 miles in.
Route Complexity
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 73.5 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 12 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 12.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 13 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 15 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
8
12 mi into trip
|
~15m in
Take the exit toward I 22 West, US 31: Memphis, Fultondale
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 265
Toward I 22 West, US 31: Memphis, Fultondale
7
12.5 mi into trip
|
~15m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 22 West: Memphis
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Toward I 22 West: Memphis
7
13 mi into trip
|
~16m in
Keep slight left at fork toward Montgomery
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
Toward Montgomery
8
70.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 20m 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
7
73.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 24m in
Turn left
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Towns Along This Route
Between Morris, AL and Tuscaloosa, AL, road signs point toward Fultondale and Montgomery.
Fultondale
12 mi in
|
~15m
Montgomery
13 mi in
|
~16m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 20 | 52.8 mi | 57m |
| I 65 | 12.8 mi | 14m |
| I 359 | 2.2 mi | 2m |
| US 31 | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| Lurleen B Wallace Boulevard North | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Mary Buckelew Parkway | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Morris Majestic Road | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| University Boulevard | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 20
— 52.8 mi, about 57m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Morris, AL and Tuscaloosa, AL.
1
Start on Stouts Road
80 ft
·
5 sec
·
Stouts Road
2
Turn right onto Morris Majestic Road
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Morris Majestic Road
3
At end of road, turn left onto US 31
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
US 31
4
Turn right onto Mary Buckelew Parkway
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
Mary Buckelew Parkway
5
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
6
Merge onto I 65
9.0 mi
·
9 min
·
I 65
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
38 sec
Exit 265
Toward I 22 West, US 31: Memphis, Fultondale
Use the slight right lane.
8
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
37 sec
Toward I 22 West: Memphis
Use the straight lane.
9
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
27 sec
Toward Montgomery
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
10
Merge onto I 65
3.7 mi
·
4 min
·
I 65
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
Exit 261C
Toward I 20 West, I 59 South: Tuscaloosa
12
Merge onto I 20; I 59
53 mi
·
57 min
·
I 20; I 59
Use the none lane.
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 none / straight / slight right lanes.
15
Continue on I 359; AL 69
0.4 mi
·
33 sec
·
I 359; AL 69
Use the none lane.
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
Trip Plan
Since this is a relatively short trip, you have plenty of flexibility regarding your departure time, though avoiding peak traffic hours is always wise when navigating interstates. You will not need to plan for any formal stops along the way given the quick 1 hour and 24 minute duration. Before you head out, ensure your tank is ready for the 73.5-mile trek to keep your fuel costs near that $11 estimate. Pay close attention to the transition onto I-359 as you approach Tuscaloosa, as this will be your final shift in road type before arriving. Keeping a steady pace on that long 52.8-mile stretch of I-20 will make the overall drive feel seamless and manageable.
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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 36.7 miles from Morris, AL, or about 43m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 52.8 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 73.5 miles or 1h 24m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 36.7 miles or 43m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 11m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Tuscaloosa, AL than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Morris, AL so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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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 Morris, AL
This is one driving day of about 73.5 miles and 1h 24m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Morris, AL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on I 20 for about 52.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 36.7 mi from Morris, AL · 43m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
37 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 73.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 36.7 miles from Morris, 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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$11.24 one way
$22.47 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
26 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.26 | $12.32 | $24.65 |
| premium | $4.61 | $13.34 | $26.68 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $16.33 | $32.66 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$11
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$36–$61
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 25.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 22.1 | 0 | $7.72 | $3.53 |
| Efficient EV | 18.4 | 0 | $6.43 | $2.94 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 29.4 | 0 | $10.29 | $4.70 |
Gas CO2
26 kg
EV CO2
9 kg (65% 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 Sunday
Local time
6:02 PM
CDT
Current temp
86°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
84°F
Hoover, AL
37 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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
1h 24m 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 Morris, AL to Tuscaloosa, AL covers 73.5 miles and takes about 1h 24m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 20, I 65, 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 36.7 miles from Morris, AL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $11.24 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 demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 73.5 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 12 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 12.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 13 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Morris, AL and Tuscaloosa, AL, road signs point toward Fultondale and Montgomery.
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