Trip from Tuscaloosa, AL to Munford, AL

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

2h 10m

Distance

114.4 mi

184 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$17

one way

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 28 min

4 AM

2h 1m ★

6 AM

2h 11m

8 AM

2h 29m

10 AM

2h 17m

12 PM

2h 15m

3 PM

2h 18m

5 PM

2h 28m

8 PM

2h 5m

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

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Tuscaloosa, AL

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Munford, AL

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Trip Overview

The drive from Tuscaloosa, AL to Munford, AL covers 114.4 miles and takes about 2h 10m 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, I 459 North for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $17.28 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.

Midpoint

57.2 miles from Tuscaloosa, AL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 5m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 10m. Total distance: 114.4 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 10m 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 10m drive with frequent turns across 114.4 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 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.

Route Complexity 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

The drive from Tuscaloosa, AL to Munford, AL is easy. At 2h 10m 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 Munford, AL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
University Boulevard	—	—
Lurleen B Wallace Boulevard South	—	—
I 459 North	—	—
John M	—	—
I 20	—	—
I 20 East	—	—
AL 202	—	—
Priebes Mill Road	—	—

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 Munford, 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

1.7 mi · 1 min

Take the exit slight right

0.1 mi · 19 sec

Keep slight left

0.8 mi · 1 min

Merge slight left

34 mi · 36 min

Take the exit slight right toward I 459 North: Gadsden, Atlanta

0.5 mi · 1 min · I 459 North: Gadsden, Atlanta

Continue on John M. Harbert III Freeway

29 mi · 30 min · John M. Harbert III Freeway

Take the exit slight right toward I 20: Birmingham, Atlanta

0.2 mi · 17 sec · I 20: Birmingham, Atlanta

Keep slight right to continue on I 20 East: Atlanta

0.6 mi · 1 min · I 20 East: Atlanta

Merge slight left

42 mi · 45 min

Take the exit slight right toward AL 202: Munford, Coldwater

0.2 mi · 31 sec · AL 202: Munford, Coldwater

Turn right onto Priebes Mill Road

2.8 mi · 4 min · Priebes Mill Road

At the end of the road, turn right onto Jennifer Road

1.3 mi · 3 min · Jennifer Road

Turn left onto Mitchel Street

0.3 mi · 1 min · Mitchel Street

Turn left onto Lions Road

72 ft · 2 sec · Lions Road

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.

You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.

The halfway point lands around 57.2 miles from Tuscaloosa, AL, or about 1h 5m 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 25 miles or 28m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 57.2 miles or 1h 5m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 47m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Munford, 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 114.4 miles and 2h 10m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 25 miles from Tuscaloosa, AL.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 57.2 mi from Tuscaloosa, AL · 1h 5m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Irondale, AL

57 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 25 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Irondale, AL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 57.2 miles from Tuscaloosa, AL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Munford, AL

The final approach into Munford, 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 Munford, 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

$17.28 one way

$34.55 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 40 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.21	$18.97	$37.93
premium	$4.56	$20.53	$41.07
diesel	$5.61	$25.26	$50.52

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$17

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$42–$67

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 40 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	34.3	$12.01	$5.49
Efficient EV	28.6	$10.01	$4.58
EV Truck/SUV	45.8	$16.02	$7.32

Gas CO2

40 kg

EV CO2

13 kg (68% 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

Morning in Tuscaloosa on Thursday

Local time

9:45 AM

CDT

Current temp

79°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Munford, AL

Morning in Munford on Thursday

Local time

9:45 AM

CDT

Current temp

78°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

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

2h 10m 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 Munford, AL covers 114.4 miles and takes about 2h 10m 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, I 459 North. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 57.2 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 $17.28 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.

The drive from Tuscaloosa, AL to Munford, AL is easy. At 2h 10m 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 Munford, AL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

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

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