Origin
Munford, AL
Night in Munford on Wednesday
Local time
11:27 PM
CDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Munford, AL to Tuscaloosa, AL
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 48m
Distance
114.5 mi
184 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$17
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 40m
★
6 AM
1h 48m
8 AM
2h 4m
10 AM
1h 54m
12 PM
1h 52m
3 PM
1h 54m
5 PM
2h 3m
8 PM
1h 43m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Munford, AL
Tomás Asurmendi
Tuscaloosa, AL
Kelly
Trip Overview
This 114.5-mile journey from Munford to Tuscaloosa, Alabama, is a straightforward 1 hour and 48-minute drive, perfectly suited for a single day trip. With a fuel cost estimated at $18, it's an economical option for a quick excursion within the Southeast region. You'll primarily navigate local roads, including Mitchel Street, Jennifer Road, and Priebes Mill Road, indicating a more involved, turn-heavy experience rather than a highway cruise. Since there are no designated stops and the drive is under two hours, you have the flexibility to depart at your convenience and enjoy a relaxed pace.
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
57.2 miles from Munford, AL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 54m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 'turn-heavy local drive' for this entire 114.5-mile route, as indicated by its 0% highway share. This means you'll be navigating a series of local streets and county roads, rather than a continuous stretch of high-speed pavement. The roads like Mitchel Street, Jennifer Road, and Priebes Mill Road suggest a more engaged driving experience with frequent turns and potentially slower speeds as you pass through communities. There isn't a 'longest stretch' of uninterrupted driving mentioned, reinforcing the idea that this is a connected series of local roads that require your attention throughout the 1 hour and 48-minute duration.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Mitchel 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.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Munford, AL to Tuscaloosa, AL is easy. At 1h 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 Munford, AL to Tuscaloosa, AL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Mitchel Street | — | — |
| Jennifer Road | — | — |
| Priebes Mill Road | — | — |
| I 459 | — | — |
| I 459 South | — | — |
| John M | — | — |
| I 20 West | — | — |
| I 359 North | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Mitchel Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Munford, AL and Tuscaloosa, AL.
1
Start on Lions Road
72 ft
·
2 sec
·
Lions Road
2
Turn right onto Mitchel Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Mitchel Street
3
At the end of the road, turn right onto Jennifer Road
1.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Jennifer Road
4
Turn left onto Priebes Mill Road
3.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Priebes Mill Road
5
Take the ramp sharp left
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
6
Merge slight left
42 mi
·
45 min
7
Take the exit slight right toward I 459: Montgomery, Tuscaloosa, Gadsden
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
I 459: Montgomery, Tuscaloosa, Gadsden
8
Keep slight left to continue on I 459 South: Montgomery, Tuscaloosa
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
I 459 South: Montgomery, Tuscaloosa
9
Merge slight left onto John M. Harbert III Freeway
28 mi
·
30 min
·
John M. Harbert III Freeway
10
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
11
Merge slight left
34 mi
·
36 min
12
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
13
Merge slight left
1.8 mi
·
2 min
14
Continue straight
0.4 mi
·
33 sec
15
Continue on Lurleen B Wallace Boulevard North
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Lurleen B Wallace Boulevard North
16
Turn right onto University Boulevard
285 ft
·
10 sec
·
University Boulevard
17
Turn left
167 ft
·
12 sec
18
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Given this is a short, 114.5-mile drive that takes under two hours, you have considerable flexibility with your departure time. Leaving Munford, AL, anytime in the morning will get you to Tuscaloosa, AL, with plenty of daylight to spare. The estimated fuel cost is around $18, so fill up before you leave Munford to ensure you have ample gas for the local roads. Since this route involves many turns and is not a highway, pay close attention to your GPS and local signage, especially on roads like Priebes Mill Road, to stay on course without unnecessary detours.
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 57.2 miles from Munford, AL, or about 54m 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 25 miles or 23m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 57.2 miles or 54m 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 28m
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 Munford, AL so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Munford, AL
This is one driving day of about 114.5 miles and 1h 48m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 25 miles from Munford, AL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 57.2 mi from Munford, AL · 54m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
57 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 25 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 57.2 miles from Munford, 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
$17.29 one way
$34.58 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
40 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $18.98 | $37.97 |
| premium | $4.56 | $20.55 | $41.10 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $25.28 | $50.56 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$17
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$42–$67
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 40.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 34.4 | 0 | $12.02 | $5.50 |
| Efficient EV | 28.6 | 0 | $10.02 | $4.58 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 45.8 | 0 | $16.03 | $7.33 |
Gas CO2
40 kg
EV CO2
13 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
Night in Tuscaloosa on Wednesday
Local time
11:27 PM
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
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 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 Munford, AL to Tuscaloosa, AL covers 114.5 miles and takes about 1h 48m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Mitchel Street, Jennifer Road, Priebes Mill Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 57.2 miles from Munford, AL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $17.29 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.
The drive from Munford, AL to Tuscaloosa, AL is easy. At 1h 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 Munford, AL to Tuscaloosa, AL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Munford, AL to Tuscaloosa, AL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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