Drive Time
1h 17m
Distance
69.1 mi
111 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
Photo: Kelly
The drive from York, AL to Tuscaloosa, AL covers 69.1 miles and takes about 1h 17m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 20, I 359, Broad Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 63.1 miles on I 20. At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.56 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
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
34.5 miles from York, AL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 39m into the drive .
This is a 1h 17m highway drive covering 69.1 miles, with most of the trip on I 20 and I 359. The longest continuous stretch is about 63.1 miles on I 20.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 20 and I 359. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near AL 17 / Broad Street.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 1h 17m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (AL 17 / Broad Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.4 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 65.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Turn right onto AL 17 / Broad Street
Lane positioning matters here
Take the ramp
Lane positioning matters here
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
Turn right onto University Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Turn left
Lane positioning matters here
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 20 | 63.1 mi | 1h 7m |
| I 359 | 2.5 mi | 2m |
| Broad Street | 2.3 mi | 4m |
| Lurleen B Wallace Boulevard North | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| University Boulevard | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| 2nd Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between York, AL and Tuscaloosa, AL.
Start on 2nd Avenue
Turn right onto AL 17
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 20; I 59
Take the exit
Merge onto I 359; US 11; AL 69
Continue on I 359; AL 69
Continue on US 43; AL 69
Turn right onto University Boulevard
Turn left
Arrive at destination
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.
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 69.1 miles or 1h 17m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 34.5 miles or 39m 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 5m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Tuscaloosa, AL than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving York, 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 York, AL
This is one driving day of about 69.1 miles and 1h 17m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 34.5 mi from York, AL · 39m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
35 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.
A short stop after about 69.1 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 34.5 miles from York, AL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 20 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 63.1 miles.
The final approach into Tuscaloosa, 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 Tuscaloosa, AL.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$10.56 one way
$21.13 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.26 | $11.59 | $23.17 |
| premium | $4.61 | $12.54 | $25.08 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $15.35 | $30.70 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$11
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$36–$61
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 24.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 20.7 | 0 | $7.26 | $3.32 |
| Efficient EV | 17.3 | 0 | $6.05 | $2.76 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 27.6 | 0 | $9.67 | $4.42 |
Gas CO2
24 kg
EV CO2
8 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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Night in York on Saturday
Local time
11:56 PM
CDT
Current temp
86°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Night in Tuscaloosa on Saturday
Local time
11:56 PM
CDT
Current temp
86°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
86°F
Butler, AL
35 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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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