Origin
Tuscaloosa, AL
Afternoon in Tuscaloosa on Thursday
Local time
4:30 PM
CDT
Current temp
79°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Tuscaloosa, AL to Howton, AL
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
25m
Distance
15.7 mi
25 km
Drive Score
6/10
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 27m
3 PM
0h 27m
5 PM
0h 30m
8 PM
0h 24m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Tuscaloosa, AL
Kelly
Howton, AL
Walls.io
Trip Overview
The drive from Tuscaloosa, AL to Howton, AL covers 15.7 miles and takes about 25m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Old Birmingham Highway, Veterans Memorial Parkway, 15th Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 9.9 miles on Old Birmingham Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.37 one way before food or hotel costs.
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 (18%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 25m drive with frequent turns across 15.7 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 9 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Old Birmingham Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 9.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near University Boulevard.
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 4 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 (University Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Greensboro Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles (AL 215 / 15th Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
4 of 4 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
3
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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University Boulevard
Turn left onto University Boulevard
Navigation decision point
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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Greensboro Avenue
Turn right onto Greensboro Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
0.8 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
AL 215 / 15th Street
Turn left onto AL 215 / 15th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
15.7 mi into trip
|
~25m in
|
Brackner Drive
Turn right onto Brackner Drive
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Old Birmingham Highway | 9.9 mi | 14m |
| Veterans Memorial Parkway | 2.8 mi | 4m |
| 15th Street | 2.2 mi | 4m |
| Greensboro Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Howton Loop Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| University Boulevard | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Brackner Drive | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Old Birmingham Highway
— 9.9 mi, about 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tuscaloosa, AL and Howton, AL.
1
Start on this road
132 ft
·
9 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto University Boulevard
177 ft
·
14 sec
·
University Boulevard
3
Turn right onto Greensboro Avenue
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Greensboro Avenue
4
Turn left onto AL 215
2.2 mi
·
4 min
·
15th Street
Use the left lane.
5
Continue on AL 215
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Veterans Memorial Parkway
Use the straight / left lanes.
6
Continue on AL 216
9.9 mi
·
14 min
·
Old Birmingham Highway
7
Continue on Howton Loop Road
203 ft
·
10 sec
·
Howton Loop Road
8
Turn right onto Brackner Drive
73 ft
·
3 sec
·
Brackner Drive
9
Arrive at destination
Brackner Drive
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
Howton, AL
Afternoon in Howton on Thursday
Local time
4:30 PM
CDT
Current temp
78°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 cooler 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 Tuscaloosa, AL to Howton, 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 Old Birmingham Highway, Veterans Memorial Parkway, 15th Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 7.9 miles from Tuscaloosa, 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 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (University Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Greensboro Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles (AL 215 / 15th Street): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Tuscaloosa, AL to Howton, AL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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