Trip from Tuscaloosa, AL to Taylor, AL

Data updated 3 hours ago

Drive Time

3h 6m

Distance

132.2 mi

213 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$20

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 35 min

4 AM

2h 55m ★

6 AM

3h 7m

8 AM

3h 30m

10 AM

3h 15m

12 PM

3h 13m

3 PM

3h 16m

5 PM

3h 29m

8 PM

3h 0m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Trip Overview

The drive from Tuscaloosa, AL to Taylor, AL covers 132.2 miles and takes about 3h 6m 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, Hobbie Road, Norman Bridge Road 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 $19.97 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

66.1 miles from Tuscaloosa, AL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 26m into the drive .

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Drive Character

Expect a 3h 6m drive with frequent turns across 132.2 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 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 12 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 6/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 132.2 miles you will encounter 12 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 12 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

0 mi into trip | ~0m in | University Boulevard

Turn right onto University Boulevard

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.

0.2 mi into trip | ~0m in | 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.

3.4 mi into trip | ~5m in | US 11 / Skyland Boulevard East

Turn left onto US 11 / Skyland Boulevard East

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

98 mi into trip | ~2h 7m in | US 31 / West Boulevard

Turn right onto US 31 / West Boulevard

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.

125.5 mi into trip | ~2h 50m in | Ramer Grady Road

Turn sharp right onto Ramer Grady Road

Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
McFarland Boulevard East	86.8 mi	1h 51m
Hobbie Road	7.6 mi	11m
Norman Bridge Road	6.7 mi	9m
West Boulevard	6.2 mi	9m
AL 94	5.1 mi	9m
Ramer Grady Road	4.2 mi	10m
Birmingham Highway	3.7 mi	5m
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 Taylor, AL.

Start on this road

132 ft · 11 sec · this road

Turn right onto University Boulevard

0.1 mi · 21 sec · University Boulevard

Use the straight lane.

Turn left onto US 43; AL 69

0.5 mi · 1 min · Lurleen B Wallace Boulevard South

Use the left / straight lanes.

Continue on I 359; AL 69

0.3 mi · 24 sec · I 359; AL 69

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on I 359; US 11; AL 69

2.4 mi · 2 min · I 359; US 11; AL 69

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Turn left onto US 11

0.3 mi · 32 sec · Skyland Boulevard East

Use the left lane.

Turn slight right

223 ft · 9 sec

Use the right lane.

Turn slight right onto AL 215

1.8 mi · 2 min · Old Montgomery Highway

Turn right onto US 82

87 mi · 1 hr 51 min · McFarland Boulevard East

Use the right lane.

Turn right onto US 31

2.0 mi · 2 min · South Memorial Drive

Continue on US 31

3.7 mi · 5 min · Birmingham Highway

Use the straight lane.

Turn right onto US 31

6.2 mi · 9 min · West Boulevard

Use the straight lane.

Take the exit

188 ft · 5 sec

Turn right onto US 331

1.9 mi · 2 min · South Court Street

Continue on US 331

6.7 mi · 9 min · Norman Bridge Road

Continue on US 331

7.6 mi · 11 min · Hobbie Road

Turn left onto AL 94

4.9 mi · 8 min · AL 94

Turn slight left onto AL 94

0.2 mi · 23 sec · AL 94

Turn sharp right onto Ramer Grady Road

0.5 mi · 1 min · Ramer Grady Road

Keep slight right at fork onto Ramer Grady Road

3.6 mi · 8 min · Ramer Grady Road

Turn slight right onto Meriwether Trail

2.5 mi · 6 min · Meriwether Trail

Arrive at destination

Meriwether Trail

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 66.1 miles from Tuscaloosa, AL, or about 1h 26m 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 66.1 miles or 1h 26m 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 23m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Taylor, AL than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Tuscaloosa, AL so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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 132.2 miles and 3h 6m.

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 66.1 mi from Tuscaloosa, AL · 1h 26m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Columbiana, AL

66 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

Columbiana, AL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Columbiana, AL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 66.1 miles from Tuscaloosa, AL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before McFarland Boulevard East if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 86.8 miles.

Arriving in Taylor, AL

The final approach into Taylor, 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 Taylor, 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

$19.97 one way

$39.93 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 46 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.21	$21.92	$43.83
premium	$4.56	$23.73	$47.46
diesel	$5.61	$29.19	$58.38

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$20

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$45–$70

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 46.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $14 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	39.7	$13.88	$6.35
Efficient EV	33.1	$11.57	$5.29
EV Truck/SUV	52.9	$18.51	$8.46

Gas CO2

46 kg

EV CO2

15 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.

Forecast data refreshed 1 hour from now

Origin

Tuscaloosa, AL

Night in Tuscaloosa on Tuesday

Local time

9:47 PM

CDT

Current temp

79°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Taylor, AL

Night in Taylor on Tuesday

Local time

9:47 PM

CDT

Current temp

78°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

79°F

Columbiana, AL

66 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 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 6m 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 Taylor, AL covers 132.2 miles and takes about 3h 6m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are McFarland Boulevard East, Hobbie Road, Norman Bridge Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 66.1 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 $19.97 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.