Origin
Troy, AL
Afternoon in Troy on Monday
Local time
12:27 PM
CDT
Current temp
86°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Troy, AL to Tuscaloosa, AL
Drive Time
2h 43m
Distance
154.9 mi
249 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$24
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 33m
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6 AM
2h 44m
8 AM
3h 5m
10 AM
2h 51m
12 PM
2h 49m
3 PM
2h 52m
5 PM
3h 4m
8 PM
2h 37m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Troy, AL
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Tuscaloosa, AL
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Trip Overview
Stretching 154.9 miles across the heart of Alabama, this journey from Troy to Tuscaloosa typically takes about 2 hours and 43 minutes. Because this is a turn-heavy local drive rather than a direct interstate sprint, you should budget approximately $24 for fuel to complete the trip. It is perfectly manageable as a single-day excursion, meaning you can easily head out in the morning and reach your destination by the afternoon. Transitioning through the Southeast region, you will navigate a series of local thoroughfares rather than relying on high-speed transit. Whether you are traveling for business or a weekend visit, this route offers a straightforward path that avoids the monotony of major highway corridors.
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
77.5 miles from Troy, AL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 21m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a hands-on experience behind the wheel, as this route is characterized by a turn-heavy local profile with zero percent highway share. You will navigate via East Walnut Street, North 3 Notch Street, and West Fairview Avenue, keeping your focus sharp as you transition through various local intersections. Unlike an interstate grind, this drive demands your attention as you move between towns, offering a more intimate look at the local landscape. The lack of high-speed highway stretches means your pace will remain steady and consistent throughout the 154.9-mile duration. Prepare for a road environment that prioritizes local navigation over long, uninterrupted stretches of pavement.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
East Walnut 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 Troy, AL to Tuscaloosa, AL is easy. At 2h 43m 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 Troy, AL to Tuscaloosa, AL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East Walnut Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North 3 Notch Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West Fairview Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Orion Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Trojan Way | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Birmingham Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Memorial Drive | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
East Walnut Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Troy, AL and Tuscaloosa, AL.
1
Start on the route
89 ft
·
9 sec
·
the route
2
Turn right onto East Walnut Street
0.1 mi
·
35 sec
·
East Walnut Street
3
Turn right onto North 3 Notch Street
0.6 mi
·
59 sec
·
North 3 Notch Street
4
Turn left onto West Fairview Avenue
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
West Fairview Avenue
5
Turn right onto Orion Street
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
Orion Street
6
Turn straight onto Trojan Way
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Trojan Way
7
Turn right
3.1 mi
·
3 min
8
Continue straight
36 mi
·
42 min
9
Turn left onto South Boulevard
10 mi
·
15 min
·
South Boulevard
10
At the end of the road, turn left onto Birmingham Highway
3.7 mi
·
5 min
·
Birmingham Highway
11
Continue on Memorial Drive
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Memorial Drive
12
Turn left
512 ft
·
8 sec
13
Continue straight
87 mi
·
1 hr 51 min
14
Take the exit slight left
308 ft
·
11 sec
15
Continue on Old Montgomery Highway
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Old Montgomery Highway
16
Turn left onto Skyland Boulevard East
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
Skyland Boulevard East
17
Turn right
2.4 mi
·
2 min
18
Continue straight
0.4 mi
·
33 sec
19
Continue on Lurleen B Wallace Boulevard North
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Lurleen B Wallace Boulevard North
20
Turn right onto University Boulevard
285 ft
·
10 sec
·
University Boulevard
21
Turn left
167 ft
·
12 sec
22
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Planning your departure is simple since the 2-hour and 43-minute duration offers plenty of flexibility for a one-day trip. Aim to leave during daylight hours to better manage the frequent turns and local road transitions inherent in this specific route. While you only need to account for one planned stop to keep your trip on schedule, having a bit of extra time allows for a more relaxed pace. Keep your fuel budget of $24 in mind as you map out your transit, ensuring you have enough to cover the full distance comfortably. A pro tip for this specific drive: double-check your turn-by-turn navigation before heading out, as the reliance on local streets like West Fairview Avenue requires staying alert to signage changes.
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 77.5 miles from Troy, AL, or about 1h 21m 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 80 miles or 1h 24m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 77.5 miles or 1h 21m 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 14m
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 Troy, 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 Troy, AL
This is one driving day of about 154.9 miles and 2h 43m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Troy, 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 77.5 mi from Troy, AL · 1h 21m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
77 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 77.5 miles from Troy, 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
$23.68 one way
$47.36 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
54 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.26 | $25.97 | $51.95 |
| premium | $4.61 | $28.11 | $56.23 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $34.41 | $68.83 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$24
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$49–$74
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 54.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $16 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 46.5 | 0 | $16.26 | $7.44 |
| Efficient EV | 38.7 | 0 | $13.55 | $6.20 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 62 | 0 | $21.69 | $9.91 |
Gas CO2
54 kg
EV CO2
18 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.
Destination
Tuscaloosa, AL
Afternoon in Tuscaloosa on Monday
Local time
12:27 PM
CDT
Current temp
86°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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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
2h 43m 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 Troy, AL to Tuscaloosa, AL covers 154.9 miles and takes about 2h 43m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are East Walnut Street, North 3 Notch Street, West Fairview Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 77.5 miles from Troy, AL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $23.68 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 Troy, AL to Tuscaloosa, AL is easy. At 2h 43m 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 Troy, AL to Tuscaloosa, AL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Troy, AL to Tuscaloosa, AL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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