Trip from Tuscaloosa, AL to Fort Deposit, AL

Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology

Drive Time

2h 49m

Distance

132.2 mi

213 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$20

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 33 min

4 AM

2h 39m ★

6 AM

2h 50m

8 AM

3h 12m

10 AM

2h 57m

12 PM

2h 55m

3 PM

2h 59m

5 PM

3h 11m

8 PM

2h 43m

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 Fort Deposit, AL covers 132.2 miles and takes about 2h 49m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on University Boulevard, Lurleen B Wallace Boulevard South, Skyland Boulevard East for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. 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 24m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 49m. Total distance: 132.2 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 49m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile.

Drive Character

Expect a 2h 49m 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 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

University Boulevard 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.

Driving Effort 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Tuscaloosa, AL to Fort Deposit, AL is easy. At 2h 49m 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 Tuscaloosa, AL to Fort Deposit, AL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
University Boulevard	—	—
Lurleen B Wallace Boulevard South	—	—
Skyland Boulevard East	—	—
Old Montgomery Highway	—	—
McFarland Boulevard East	—	—
South Memorial Drive	—	—
Birmingham Highway	—	—
West Boulevard	—	—

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: University Boulevard — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Tuscaloosa, AL and Fort Deposit, AL.

Start on the route

131 ft · 12 sec · the route

Turn right onto University Boulevard

0.1 mi · 22 sec · University Boulevard

Turn left onto Lurleen B Wallace Boulevard South

0.5 mi · 1 min · Lurleen B Wallace Boulevard South

Continue straight

0.3 mi · 25 sec

Continue straight

2.4 mi · 2 min

Turn left onto Skyland Boulevard East

0.3 mi · 33 sec · Skyland Boulevard East

Turn slight right

223 ft · 9 sec

Turn slight right onto Old Montgomery Highway

1.8 mi · 2 min · Old Montgomery Highway

Turn right onto McFarland Boulevard East

87 mi · 1 hr 51 min · McFarland Boulevard East

Turn right onto South Memorial Drive

2.0 mi · 2 min · South Memorial Drive

Continue on Birmingham Highway

3.7 mi · 5 min · Birmingham Highway

Turn right onto West Boulevard

4.6 mi · 6 min · West Boulevard

Take the ramp slight right toward I 65, US 80

0.3 mi · 43 sec · I 65, US 80

Merge slight left

26 mi · 28 min

Take the exit slight right toward SR 185: Fort Deposit, Logan

0.3 mi · 35 sec · SR 185: Fort Deposit, Logan

Turn slight right onto State Route 185

1.6 mi · 2 min · State Route 185

Turn straight onto Old Fort Road

1.1 mi · 2 min · Old Fort Road

Turn left onto Pollard Street

0.2 mi · 45 sec · Pollard Street

Arrive at your destination

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 66.1 miles from Tuscaloosa, AL, or about 1h 24m 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 29 miles or 37m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 66.1 miles or 1h 24m 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 19m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Fort Deposit, 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 2h 49m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 29 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.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 66.1 mi from Tuscaloosa, AL · 1h 24m into the drive

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Mid-route town

Meal stop

Evergreen, 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

Woodstock, AL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 29 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Evergreen, 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.

Arriving in Fort Deposit, AL

The final approach into Fort Deposit, 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 Fort Deposit, 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 as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Tuscaloosa, AL

Late night in Tuscaloosa on Friday

Local time

12:58 AM

CDT

Current temp

79°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Fort Deposit, AL

Late night in Fort Deposit on Friday

Local time

12:58 AM

CDT

Current temp

79°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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 49m 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 Fort Deposit, AL covers 132.2 miles and takes about 2h 49m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are University Boulevard, Lurleen B Wallace Boulevard South, Skyland Boulevard East. 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.

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 Tuscaloosa, AL to Fort Deposit, AL is easy. At 2h 49m 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 Tuscaloosa, AL to Fort Deposit, AL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

The route from Tuscaloosa, AL to Fort Deposit, AL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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