Origin
Tuscaloosa, AL
Evening in Tuscaloosa on Sunday
Local time
6:08 PM
CDT
Current temp
86°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Tuscaloosa, AL to Pike Road, AL
Drive Time
2h 41m
Distance
120.2 mi
193 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$18
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 30m
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6 AM
2h 41m
8 AM
3h 2m
10 AM
2h 48m
12 PM
2h 46m
3 PM
2h 49m
5 PM
3h 1m
8 PM
2h 35m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Tuscaloosa, AL
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Pike Road, AL
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Trip Overview
The drive from Tuscaloosa, AL to Pike Road, AL covers 120.2 miles and takes about 2h 41m 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, I 85, Ray Thorington Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 89 miles on McFarland Boulevard East. At current regular gas prices, budget about $18.38 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
60.1 miles from Tuscaloosa, AL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 18m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 2h 41m drive with frequent turns across 120.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
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.
McFarland Boulevard East is the longest continuous segment at about 89 miles.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
596 ft
144 ft
Total Climb
950 ft
Total Descent
927 ft
Highest Point
596 ft
~50.1 mi in
Elevation Range
452 ft
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near University Boulevard.
Route Complexity
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 120.2 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: 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 16 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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~0m in
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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
94.6 mi into trip
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~2h 3m in
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US 82; AL 14 / Cobbs Ford Road
Turn right onto US 82; AL 14 / Cobbs Ford Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
6
103 mi into trip
|
~2h 13m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 85 North: Atlanta
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I 85 North: Atlanta
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| McFarland Boulevard East | 89 mi | 1h 54m |
| I 85 | 8.8 mi | 10m |
| Ray Thorington Road | 4.4 mi | 7m |
| I 359 | 2.8 mi | 3m |
| Old Montgomery Highway | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| Old Pike Road | 1.7 mi | 4m |
| Halcyon Boulevard | 1.2 mi | 3m |
| Cobbs Ford Road | 0.8 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
McFarland Boulevard East
— 89 mi, about 1h 54m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tuscaloosa, AL and Pike Road, AL.
1
Start on this road
132 ft
·
11 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto University Boulevard
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
University Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
3
Turn left onto US 43; AL 69
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Lurleen B Wallace Boulevard South
Use the left / straight lanes.
4
Continue on I 359; AL 69
0.3 mi
·
24 sec
·
I 359; AL 69
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Continue on I 359; US 11; AL 69
2.4 mi
·
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
·
32 sec
·
Skyland Boulevard East
Use the left lane.
7
Turn slight right
223 ft
·
9 sec
Use the right lane.
8
Turn slight right onto AL 215
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Old Montgomery Highway
9
Turn right onto US 82
89 mi
·
1 hr 54 min
·
McFarland Boulevard East
Use the right lane.
10
Turn right onto US 82; AL 14
0.8 mi
·
56 sec
·
Cobbs Ford Road
Use the straight lane.
11
Take the exit
7.6 mi
·
9 min
12
Take the exit
393 ft
·
9 sec
Exit 171
Toward I-85 North: Atlanta
13
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
Toward I 85 North: Atlanta
14
Continue on I 85
8.8 mi
·
10 min
·
I 85
Use the straight lane.
15
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
Exit 9
Toward SR 271: Auburn University Montgomery
16
Turn right onto AL 271
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Taylor Road
Use the straight lane.
17
Turn left onto Halcyon Boulevard
1.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Halcyon Boulevard
Use the left / uturn lanes.
18
At end of road, turn left onto Vaughn Road
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
Vaughn Road
19
Turn right onto Ray Thorington Road
4.4 mi
·
7 min
·
Ray Thorington Road
20
At end of road, turn right onto CR 85
1.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Old Pike Road
21
Turn right onto Flinn Road
135 ft
·
5 sec
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Flinn Road
22
Arrive at destination
Flinn Road
Trip Plan
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 60.1 miles from Tuscaloosa, AL, or about 1h 18m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 89 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 60.1 miles or 1h 18m 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 7m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Pike Road, 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 120.2 miles and 2h 41m.
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 89 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 60.1 mi from Tuscaloosa, AL · 1h 18m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
60 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 60.1 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 89 miles.
Arriving in Pike Road, AL
The final approach into Pike Road, 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 Pike Road, 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
$18.38 one way
$36.75 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
42 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.26 | $20.15 | $40.31 |
| premium | $4.61 | $21.82 | $43.63 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $26.70 | $53.41 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$18
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$43–$68
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 42.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 36.1 | 0 | $12.62 | $5.77 |
| Efficient EV | 30.1 | 0 | $10.52 | $4.81 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 48.1 | 0 | $16.83 | $7.69 |
Gas CO2
42 kg
EV CO2
14 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
Pike Road, AL
Evening in Pike Road on Sunday
Local time
6:08 PM
CDT
Current temp
87°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
86°F
Columbiana, AL
60 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
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
2h 41m 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 Pike Road, AL covers 120.2 miles and takes about 2h 41m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are McFarland Boulevard East, I 85, Ray Thorington Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 60.1 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 $18.38 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.
This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 120.2 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: 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 Pike Road, AL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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