Origin
Tuscaloosa, AL
Night in Tuscaloosa on Tuesday
Local time
9:15 PM
CDT
Current temp
86°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Tuscaloosa, AL to Inverness, AL
Data updated 2 hours ago
Drive Time
3h 31m
Distance
150.4 mi
242 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$23
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 19m
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6 AM
3h 31m
8 AM
3h 56m
10 AM
3h 40m
12 PM
3h 37m
3 PM
3h 41m
5 PM
3h 55m
8 PM
3h 24m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Tuscaloosa, AL
Kelly
Inverness, AL
Sinitta Leunen
Trip Overview
The drive from Tuscaloosa, AL to Inverness, AL covers 150.4 miles and takes about 3h 31m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on McFarland Boulevard East, US 82, Troy Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 86.8 miles on McFarland Boulevard East. At current regular gas prices, budget about $22.71 one way before food or hotel costs.
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
75.2 miles from Tuscaloosa, AL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 37m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a 3h 31m drive with frequent turns across 150.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
McFarland Boulevard East is the longest continuous segment at about 86.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 14 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near University Boulevard.
Route Complexity
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 150.4 miles you will encounter 14 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (University Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.2 miles (US 43; AL 69 / Lurleen B Wallace Boulevard South): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.4 miles (US 11 / Skyland Boulevard East): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 14 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0 mi into trip
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University Boulevard
Turn right onto University Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
6
0.2 mi into trip
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~0m in
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US 43; AL 69 / Lurleen B Wallace Boulevard South
Turn left onto US 43; AL 69 / Lurleen B Wallace Boulevard South
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
5
3.4 mi into trip
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~5m in
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US 11 / Skyland Boulevard East
Turn left onto US 11 / Skyland Boulevard East
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
98 mi into trip
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~2h 7m in
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US 31 / West Boulevard
Turn right onto US 31 / West Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
6
120.5 mi into trip
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~2h 38m in
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US 82
Take the exit onto US 82 toward US 82 East: Union Springs
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward US 82 East: Union Springs
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| McFarland Boulevard East | 86.8 mi | 1h 51m |
| US 82 | 20.3 mi | 27m |
| Troy Highway | 12.4 mi | 15m |
| West Boulevard | 10.1 mi | 15m |
| AL 223 | 4.6 mi | 8m |
| Birmingham Highway | 3.7 mi | 5m |
| Bullock County 22 | 3.1 mi | 12m |
| I 359 | 2.8 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
McFarland Boulevard East
— 86.8 mi, about 1h 51m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tuscaloosa, AL and Inverness, AL.
1
Start on this road
132 ft
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11 sec
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this road
2
Turn right onto University Boulevard
0.1 mi
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21 sec
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University Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
3
Turn left onto US 43; AL 69
0.5 mi
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1 min
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Lurleen B Wallace Boulevard South
Use the left / straight lanes.
4
Continue on I 359; AL 69
0.3 mi
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24 sec
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I 359; AL 69
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Continue on I 359; US 11; AL 69
2.4 mi
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2 min
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I 359; US 11; AL 69
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Turn left onto US 11
0.3 mi
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32 sec
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Skyland Boulevard East
Use the left lane.
7
Turn slight right
223 ft
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9 sec
Use the right lane.
8
Turn slight right onto AL 215
1.8 mi
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2 min
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Old Montgomery Highway
9
Turn right onto US 82
87 mi
·
1 hr 51 min
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McFarland Boulevard East
Use the right lane.
10
Turn right onto US 31
2.0 mi
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2 min
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South Memorial Drive
11
Continue on US 31
3.7 mi
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5 min
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Birmingham Highway
Use the straight lane.
12
Turn right onto US 31
10 mi
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15 min
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West Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
13
Turn right onto US 82; US 231
12 mi
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15 min
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Troy Highway
Use the straight lane.
14
Take the exit onto US 82
20 mi
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27 min
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US 82
Toward US 82 East: Union Springs
Use the left lane.
15
Turn right onto Bullock County 22
0.9 mi
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3 min
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Bullock County 22
16
Keep slight left at fork onto Bullock County 22
2.2 mi
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8 min
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Bullock County 22
17
At end of road, turn right onto AL 223
4.6 mi
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8 min
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AL 223
18
Turn left onto Bullock County 14
1.9 mi
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4 min
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Bullock County 14
19
Turn right onto Bullock County 28
109 ft
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4 sec
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Bullock County 28
20
Arrive at destination
Bullock County 28
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 75.2 miles from Tuscaloosa, AL, or about 1h 37m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 86.8 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 80 miles or 1h 44m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 75.2 miles or 1h 37m 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 42m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Inverness, AL than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Tuscaloosa, 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 Tuscaloosa, AL
This is one driving day of about 150.4 miles and 3h 31m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Tuscaloosa, 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.
The longest stretch is on McFarland Boulevard East for about 86.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 75.2 mi from Tuscaloosa, AL · 1h 37m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
75 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 75.2 miles from Tuscaloosa, AL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before McFarland Boulevard East if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 86.8 miles.
Arriving in Inverness, AL
The final approach into Inverness, 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 Inverness, 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
$22.71 one way
$45.43 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
53 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $24.93 | $49.87 |
| premium | $4.56 | $27.00 | $53.99 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $33.21 | $66.41 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$23
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$48–$73
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 52.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $16 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 45.1 | 0 | $15.79 | $7.22 |
| Efficient EV | 37.6 | 0 | $13.16 | $6.02 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 60.2 | 0 | $21.06 | $9.63 |
Gas CO2
53 kg
EV CO2
18 kg (66% 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
Inverness, AL
Night in Inverness on Tuesday
Local time
9:15 PM
CDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
79°F
Columbiana, AL
75 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
8 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
3h 31m 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 Inverness, AL covers 150.4 miles and takes about 3h 31m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are McFarland Boulevard East, US 82, Troy Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 75.2 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 $22.71 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 150.4 miles you will encounter 14 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (University Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.2 miles (US 43; AL 69 / Lurleen B Wallace Boulevard South): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.4 miles (US 11 / Skyland Boulevard East): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Tuscaloosa, AL to Inverness, AL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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