How far is Alabaster, AL from Bessemer, AL?
The driving distance from Alabaster, AL to Bessemer, AL is about 17.3 miles (27.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 13.5 miles (21.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 08m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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City in Alabama, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Alabaster and Bessemer.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Alabaster and Bessemer.
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Start on the route
91 m · 24 sec
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Turn right onto 2nd Place Northwest
56 m · 13 sec · 2nd Place Northwest
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Turn left onto 1st Street North
1.2 km · 1 min · 1st Street North
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Turn left onto Industrial Road
1.2 km · 2 min · Industrial Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto 9th Street Northwest
1.3 km · 2 min · 9th Street Northwest
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Turn left onto County Road 58
1.3 mi · 3 min · County Road 58
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At the end of the road, turn right onto County Road 17
2919 ft · 1 min · County Road 17
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Continue on County Road 52
4.8 mi · 9 min · County Road 52
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Continue on Morgan Road
6.1 mi · 11 min · Morgan Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Bessemer Road
2838 ft · 1 min · Bessemer Road
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Continue on 14th Street South
1.1 mi · 2 min · 14th Street South
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Turn right onto 4th Avenue North
1921 ft · 55 sec · 4th Avenue North
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Turn right onto 18th Street North
115 m · 16 sec · 18th Street North
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Turn left onto 3rd Avenue North
29 m · 4 sec · 3rd Avenue North
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 3rd Avenue North
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Alabaster and Bessemer.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Morgan Road
Continue on Morgan Road
6.08 mi · 00h 11m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Sunny leaving Alabaster and Mostly Sunny near Bessemer.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Alabaster to Bessemer?
The road trip is about 17.3 miles (27.8 km) and usually takes 00h 34m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Helena is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.6 miles from Alabaster and 8.6 miles from Bessemer.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 13.5 miles (21.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.8 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:22 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.31 one way or $4.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Alabaster and Mostly Sunny near Bessemer.
Stop Ideas Near Helena
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Alabaster and Bessemer. Straight-line distance: 13.49 mi (21.71 km).
#1 Alabaster
Suburb city of Birmingham, located in Shelby County, Alabama, United States
| Population | 33,701 |
| Coordinates | 33.2442800, -86.8163800 |
| Altitude | 153 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Bessemer
City in Jefferson County, Alabama, United States
| Population | 26,043 |
| Coordinates | 33.4017800, -86.9544400 |
| Altitude | 155 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bessemer (-86.95444, 33.40178)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 28 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 12m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.79 | $2.31 | $4.62 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $2.60 | $5.20 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $2.82 | $5.64 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $3.30 | $6.61 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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