Tuscaloosa, AL Road Trips

With 13 routes heading out and 45 heading in, Tuscaloosa, AL works well as a modest departure point in the Southeast. Most drives stay under 110 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Routes from Tuscaloosa, AL spread mainly east and north, covering a wide geographic range.

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Trip Routes

58

Longest Drive

237.3 mi

Foley, AL

Quickest Drive

31m

North Bibb, AL

Plan Around Tuscaloosa, AL

Popular Incoming Routes

Useful if Tuscaloosa, AL is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.

Foley, AL to Tuscaloosa, AL 237.3 mi · 4h 51m Semmes, AL to Tuscaloosa, AL 223.1 mi · 4h 16m Samson, AL to Tuscaloosa, AL 202.8 mi · 3h 40m Mobile, AL to Tuscaloosa, AL 200.7 mi · 4h 1m

Continue From Tuscaloosa, AL

Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.

Tuscaloosa, AL to Enterprise, AL 185.3 mi · 4h 6m Tuscaloosa, AL to Ardmore, AL 163.7 mi · 3h 1m Tuscaloosa, AL to Madison, AL 147.3 mi · 2h 12m Tuscaloosa, AL to Crossville, AL 146.1 mi · 2h 47m

Trips from Tuscaloosa, AL

Tuscaloosa, AL to Enterprise, AL

185.3 mi 4h 6m

Tuscaloosa, AL to Ardmore, AL

163.7 mi 3h 1m

Tuscaloosa, AL to Madison, AL

147.3 mi 2h 12m

Tuscaloosa, AL to Crossville, AL

146.1 mi 2h 47m

Tuscaloosa, AL to Center Point, AL

129.8 mi 2h 57m

Tuscaloosa, AL to Florence, AL

121.7 mi 2h 51m

Tuscaloosa, AL to Pike Road, AL

120.2 mi 2h 41m

Tuscaloosa, AL to Cleveland, AL

95.4 mi 2h

Tuscaloosa, AL to Hamilton, AL

82 mi 1h 49m

Tuscaloosa, AL to Morris, AL

73.8 mi 1h 24m

Tuscaloosa, AL to Birmingham, AL

58.7 mi 55m

Tuscaloosa, AL to Vestavia Hills, AL

58.3 mi 57m

Tuscaloosa, AL to Bessemer, AL

44.9 mi 51m

Driving from Tuscaloosa, AL

Expect an average of 110 miles and about 2h 12m behind the wheel when leaving Tuscaloosa, AL. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 185 miles (4h 6m), while the shortest is just 45 miles.

Popular Destinations

Top road trip destinations from Tuscaloosa, AL are Enterprise, AL (185.3 mi, 4h 6m), Ardmore, AL (163.7 mi, 3h 1m), Madison, AL (147.3 mi, 2h 12m), Crossville, AL (146.1 mi, 2h 47m), and Center Point, AL (129.8 mi, 2h 57m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.

Planning & Costs

For the average 110-mile drive from Tuscaloosa, AL, expect to burn about 4.3 gallons of fuel one way at 25 MPG. Check local pump prices before you go to lock in your budget.

With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you. Routes tend to go east, so afternoon departures put the sun at your back on the return leg.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 13 mapped routes leaving Tuscaloosa, AL and 45 routes heading into Tuscaloosa, AL, covering 58 total connections. Distances range from 45 to 185 miles.

The longest mapped route from Tuscaloosa, AL covers 185 miles and takes approximately 4h 6m. Shorter options start at just 45 miles.

The average route from Tuscaloosa, AL runs about 110 miles with a drive time of roughly 2h 12m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.

The most popular road trip destinations from Tuscaloosa, AL include Enterprise, AL, Ardmore, AL, Madison, AL and Crossville, AL. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.