The drive from Weaver, AL to Tuscaloosa, AL covers 125.6 miles and takes about 2h 27m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 20, John M. Harbert III Freeway, Bynum Leatherwood Road for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 75.7 miles on I 20.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $18.97 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.
Midpoint
62.8 miles from Weaver, AL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 17m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 27m. Total distance: 125.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 27m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (85%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 2h 27m highway drive covering 125.6 miles, with most of the trip on I 20 and John M. Harbert III Freeway. The longest continuous stretch is about 75.7 miles on I 20.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 27 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 20 is the longest continuous segment at about 75.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 20 and John M. Harbert III Freeway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 58 miles in.
Driving Effort10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 18 significant decision points across 125.6 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: at 58 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 58.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 87.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 18 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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58 mi into trip|~1h 11m in
Take the exit toward I 459: Montgomery, Tuscaloosa, Gadsden
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 136
Toward I 459: Montgomery, Tuscaloosa, Gadsden
6
58.3 mi into trip|~1h 11m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 459 South: Montgomery, Tuscaloosa
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 459 South: Montgomery, Tuscaloosa
8
87.5 mi into trip|~1h 43m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 20 West, I 59 South: Tuscaloosa
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 20 West, I 59 South: Tuscaloosa
8
122.5 mi into trip|~2h 22m in
Take the exit toward I 359 North, I 69 North: Tuscaloosa
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 71B
Toward I 359 North, I 69 North: Tuscaloosa
7
125.6 mi into trip|~2h 26m in
Turn left
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Weaver, AL to Tuscaloosa, AL, road signs begin pointing toward Gadsden along the way.
Gadsden
58 mi in|~1h 11m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 20
75.7 mi
1h 21m
John M. Harbert III Freeway
28.4 mi
30m
Bynum Leatherwood Road
6.4 mi
9m
Albert P Brewer Highway
3.3 mi
4m
Lenlock Lane
2.5 mi
4m
I 359
2.2 mi
2m
Weaver Road
1.2 mi
2m
Donald G. Holmes Bypass
0.9 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
I 20
— 75.7 mi, about 1h 21m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Weaver, AL and Tuscaloosa, AL.
1
Start on Ora Road
43 ft·5 sec·Ora Road
2
Turn left onto Jacksonville Street
0.1 mi·15 sec·Jacksonville Street
3
Continue on Anniston Street
0.6 mi·1 min·Anniston Street
4
Continue on Weaver Road
1.2 mi·2 min·Weaver Road
5
Turn right onto Glade Road East
0.2 mi·19 sec·Glade Road East
6
Continue on Lenlock Lane
2.5 mi·4 min·Lenlock Lane
7
Turn right onto US 431
0.6 mi·57 sec·US 431
8
Turn left onto CR 109
0.3 mi·27 sec·Bynum Leatherwood Road
Use the left lane.
9
Enter roundabout onto CR 109
128 ft·2 sec·Bynum Leatherwood Road
10
Continue on CR 109
5.3 mi·7 min·Bynum Leatherwood Road
11
Keep slight left at fork onto CR 109
0.8 mi·1 min·Bynum Leatherwood Road
12
Turn right onto AL 202
3.3 mi·4 min·Albert P Brewer Highway
13
Continue on AL 202
0.9 mi·1 min·Donald G. Holmes Bypass
14
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·28 sec
Use the right lane.
15
Merge onto I 20
42 mi·44 min·I 20
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Take the exit
0.3 mi·33 sec
Exit 136Toward I 459: Montgomery, Tuscaloosa, GadsdenUse the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Keep slight left at fork
0.8 mi·1 min
Toward I 459 South: Montgomery, Tuscaloosa
18
Merge onto I 459
28 mi·30 min·John M. Harbert III Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Keep slight left at fork
1.2 mi·2 min
Toward I 20 West, I 59 South: TuscaloosaUse the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Merge onto I 20; I 59; US 11; AL 5
34 mi·36 min·I 20; I 59; US 11; AL 5
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Take the exit
0.4 mi·42 sec
Exit 71BToward I 359 North, I 69 North: TuscaloosaUse the straight / slight right lanes.
22
Merge onto I 359; US 11; AL 69
1.8 mi·2 min·I 359; US 11; AL 69
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
23
Continue on I 359; AL 69
0.4 mi·33 sec·I 359; AL 69
24
Continue on US 43; AL 69
0.5 mi·1 min·Lurleen B Wallace Boulevard North
Use the straight / left lanes.
25
Turn right onto University Boulevard
284 ft·10 sec·University Boulevard
Use the right lane.
26
Turn left
168 ft·12 sec
Use the left lane.
27
Arrive at 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 62.8 miles from Weaver, AL, or about 1h 17m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 75.7 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 28 miles or 38m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 62.8 miles or 1h 17m 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 1m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Tuscaloosa, AL than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Weaver, 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 Weaver, AL
This is one driving day of about 125.6 miles and 2h 27m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 28 miles from Weaver, AL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 20 for about 75.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 62.8 mi from Weaver, AL
· 1h 17m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Freedom Riders National Monument
National Monument
In 1961, a small interracial band of “Freedom Riders” challenged discriminatory laws requiring separation of the races in interstate travel. They were attacked by white segregationists, who firebombed...
In 1963, images of snarling police dogs unleashed against non-violent protesters and of children being sprayed with high-pressure hoses appeared in print and television news around the world. These dr...
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $13 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
37.7
0
$13.19
$6.03
Efficient EV
31.4
0
$10.99
$5.02
EV Truck/SUV
50.2
0
$17.58
$8.04
Gas CO2
44 kg
EV CO2
15 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.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Weaver, AL
Night
in Weaver on Thursday
Local time
11:18 PM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Tuscaloosa, AL
Night
in Tuscaloosa on Thursday
Local time
11:18 PM
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
2 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 27m 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 Weaver, AL to Tuscaloosa, AL covers 125.6 miles and takes about 2h 27m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 20, John M. Harbert III Freeway, Bynum Leatherwood Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 62.8 miles from Weaver, AL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $18.97 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.
This is a demanding drive. With 18 significant decision points across 125.6 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: at 58 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 58.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 87.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Weaver, AL to Tuscaloosa, AL, road signs begin pointing toward Gadsden along the way.
