Distance between Tuscaloosa AL and Bessemer AL
The distance from Tuscaloosa to Bessemer is 45 miles by road including 39 miles on motorways. Road takes approximately 44 minutes and goes through Chamblee, Rickey and Old Jonesboro.
| Shortest distance by air | 38 mi ✈️ |
| Car route length | 45.4 mi 🚗 |
| Driving time | 44 min |
| Fuel amount | 1.5 gal |
| Fuel cost | 6 USD |
| Point | Distance | Time | Fuel | |
| Tuscaloosa | 0 mi | 00 min | 0.0 gal | |
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I 20 28 mi, 27 min
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| Chamblee | 28 mi | 27 min | 0.9 gal | |
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I 20 2 mi, 01 min
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| Rickey | 30 mi | 29 min | 1.0 gal | |
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I 20 12 mi, 10 min
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| Old Jonesboro | 42 mi | 40 min | 1.4 gal | |
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I 20 3 mi, 04 min
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| Bessemer | 45 mi | 44 min | 1.5 gal | |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to drive from Tuscaloosa to Bessemer?
Fuel cost: 6 USD
This fuel cost is calculated as: (Route length 45.4 mi) / (Fuel consumption 29.4 mpg) * (Fuel price 3.89 USD / gal)
You can adjust fuel consumption and fuel price here.
How long is a car ride from Tuscaloosa to Bessemer?
Driving time: 44 min
This time is calculated for driving at the maximum permitted speed, taking into account traffic rules restrictions.
- 28 mi with a maximum speed 68 mph = 24 min
- 2 mi with a maximum speed 65 mph = 2 min
- 4 mi with a maximum speed 62 mph = 3 min
- 2 mi with a maximum speed 55 mph = 2 min
- 2 mi with a maximum speed 50 mph = 3 min
- 4 mi with a maximum speed 45 mph = 6 min
- 1 mi with a maximum speed 31 mph = 1 min
The calculated driving time does not take into account intermediate stops and traffic jams.
How far is Tuscaloosa to Bessemer by land?
The distance between Tuscaloosa and Bessemer is 45.4 mi by road including 38.5 mi on motorways.
Precise satellite coordinates of highways were used for this calculation. The start and finish points are the centers of Tuscaloosa and Bessemer respectively.
How far is Tuscaloosa to Bessemer by plane?
The shortest distance (air line, as the crow flies) between Tuscaloosa and Bessemer is 37.9 mi.
This distance is calculated using the Haversine formula as a great-circle distance between two points on the surface of a sphere. The start and finish points are the centers of Tuscaloosa and Bessemer respectively. Actual distance between airports may be different.
How many hours is Tuscaloosa from Bessemer by plane?
Boeing 737 airliner needs 4 min to cover the distance of 38 mi at a cruising speed of 497 mph.
Small plane "Cessna 172" needs 16 min to flight this distance at average speed of 136 mph.
This time is approximate and do not take into account takeoff and landing times, airport location and other real world factors.
How long is a helicopter ride from Tuscaloosa to Bessemer?
Fast helicopter "Eurocopter AS350" or "Hughes OH-6 Cayuse" need 15 min to cover the distance of 38 mi at a cruising speed of 149 mph.
Popular "Robinson R44" needs 17 min to flight this distance at average speed of 130 mph.
This time is approximate and do not take into account takeoff and landing times, aerodrome location and other real world factors.
What city is halfway between Tuscaloosa and Bessemer?
Where is Tuscaloosa in relation to Bessemer?
Tuscaloosa is located 38 mi south-west of Bessemer.
Tuscaloosa has geographic coordinates: latitude 33.20956, longitude -87.56753.
Bessemer has geographic coordinates: latitude 33.40178, longitude -86.95444.
Which highway goes from Tuscaloosa to Bessemer?
The route from Tuscaloosa to Bessemer follows I 20, I 59, US 11.
Other minor sections pass along the road:
- AL 5: 11 mi
- SR 69: 3 mi
- I 359: 2 mi