How far is Alabaster, AL from Chelsea, AL?
The driving distance from Alabaster, AL to Chelsea, AL is about 15.3 miles (24.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 12.6 miles (20.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 54m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Shelby County, Alabama, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Alabaster and Chelsea.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Alabaster and Chelsea.
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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
1.3 mi · 2 min · 1st Street North
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Turn right onto County Road 68
1.3 km · 2 min · County Road 68
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Turn left onto Simmsville Road
1.1 mi · 3 min · Simmsville Road
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Continue on County Road 11
9.9 mi · 15 min · County Road 11
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At the end of the road, turn right onto County Road 280
1 mi · 3 min · County Road 280
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Continue on County Road 280
97 m · 9 sec · County Road 280
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Turn right
1402 ft · 26 sec
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Turn right onto Chelsea Road
1 km · 1 min · Chelsea Road
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Turn left
100 m · 28 sec
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Turn left onto Allen Drive
52 m · 8 sec · Allen Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Chelsea Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Alabaster and Chelsea.
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.
County Road 11
Continue on County Road 11
9.86 mi · 00h 15m
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.
Sunny leaving Alabaster and Sunny near Chelsea.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Alabaster to Chelsea?
The road trip is about 15.3 miles (24.6 km) and usually takes 00h 27m 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?
Indian Springs Village is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.6 miles from Alabaster and 7.6 miles from Chelsea.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 12.6 miles (20.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.7 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 7:36 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.04 one way or $4.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Alabaster and Sunny near Chelsea.
Stop Ideas Near Indian Springs Village
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Indian Springs Village.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Alabaster and Chelsea. Straight-line distance: 12.63 mi (20.32 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 Chelsea
Chelsea is a place in Alabama, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 33.3401100, -86.6302600 |
| Altitude | 156 |
| Country | United States |
End: Chelsea (-86.63026, 33.34011)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 25 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 11m |
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 | $2.04 | $4.09 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $2.30 | $4.60 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $2.50 | $5.00 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $2.92 | $5.85 |
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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