How far is Alabaster, AL from Brewton, AL?

The driving distance from Alabaster, AL to Brewton, AL is about 170.8 miles (274.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 148.6 miles (239.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 33m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
170.75 mi
03h 16m
Flight
148.55 mi
239.07 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
148.55 mi
Kilometers
239.07 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
170.75 mi
Kilometers
274.79 km
Drive Time
03h 16m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brewton
Thu, Apr 16, 12:47 AM CDT
Return by in Alabaster
Thu, Apr 16, 4:03 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Alabaster
2026-04-15T21:30
Arrive Brewton
Thu, Apr 16, 12:47 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:17 AM to 11:17 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:26 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Alabaster
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Hayneville
AL

Town in Alabama

From Alabaster
85.5 mi
01h 38m
To Brewton
85.3 mi
01h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 mph
Destination
87°F
Wednesday

Areas Of Fog then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Alabaster and Brewton.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Alabaster and Brewton.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    30 m · 14 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left

    54 m · 15 sec

  3. 3

    Turn right onto 1st Street South

    1.5 km · 1 min · 1st Street South

  4. 4

    Take the ramp straight toward I-65 South: Montgomery

    1843 ft · 45 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    144.9 mi · 2 hr 37 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 84: Evergreen, Monroeville

    897 ft · 23 sec

  7. 7

    Turn left

    30 m · 8 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left

    1.2 km · 50 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Conecuh County 58

    716 ft · 10 sec · Conecuh County 58

  10. 10

    Turn straight

    23.4 mi · 35 min

  11. 11

    Turn sharp right onto Belleville Avenue

    31 m · 8 sec · Belleville Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Bob Teller Drive

    54 m · 8 sec · Bob Teller Drive

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Bob Teller Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Alabaster and Brewton.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
13 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I-65 South
145 mi · 85%
1st Street South
0.96 mi · 1%
US 84
0.17 mi
Conecuh County 58
0.14 mi
Bob Teller Drive
0.03 mi
Belleville Avenue
0.02 mi
Longest Stretch

I-65 South

Merge slight left

145 mi · 02h 37m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 16m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.2 mi
148.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hayneville
01h 38m from Alabaster
Leave By
10:26 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Clear leaving Alabaster and Areas Of Fog then Mostly Sunny near Brewton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Alabaster to Brewton?

The road trip is about 170.8 miles (274.8 km) and usually takes 03h 16m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Hayneville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 85.5 miles from Alabaster and 85.3 miles from Brewton.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 148.6 miles (239.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.2 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:26 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.84 one way or $45.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Alabaster and Areas Of Fog then Mostly Sunny near Brewton.

Stop Ideas Near Hayneville

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Hayneville, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Hayneville.

BUS

Montgomery, AL

29 mi away
950 West South Boulevard
BUS

Selma, AL

49 mi away
434 Broad Street
BUS

Camden, AL

69 mi away
8 Claiborne Street \r\n8 Claiborne Street \r\n
BUS

Marion, AL

85 mi away
26400 Alabama Highway 14

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Alabaster and Brewton. Straight-line distance: 148.55 mi (239.07 km).

Alabaster

#1 Alabaster

Suburb city of Birmingham, located in Shelby County, Alabama, United States

Population33,701
Coordinates33.2442800, -86.8163800
Altitude153
CountryUnited States
Brewton

#2 Brewton

City in Escambia County, Alabama, United States

Population5,141
Coordinates31.1051800, -87.0721900
Altitude25
CountryUnited States
Start: Alabaster (-86.81638, 33.24428)
End: Brewton (-87.07219, 31.10518)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 275 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.03 gal
22.81 L · about $22.84
Round trip
$45.67
12.06 gal · 45.62 L
Estimated CO2
53.6 kg one way
Round trip: 107.2 kg / 236 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $22.84 $45.67
Mid-grade $4.26 $25.68 $51.36
Premium $4.63 $27.89 $55.78
Diesel $5.42 $32.65 $65.30

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Alabama · Apr 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Alabaster and Brewton. The current time is 21:30:53.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.