How far is Alabaster, AL from Daleville, AL?

The driving distance from Alabaster, AL to Daleville, AL is about 161.4 miles (259.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 148.4 miles (238.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 46m 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
161.39 mi
03h 23m
Flight
148.36 mi
238.77 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
148.36 mi
Kilometers
238.77 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
161.39 mi
Kilometers
259.73 km
Drive Time
03h 23m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Daleville
Thu, Apr 16, 12:54 AM CDT
Return by in Alabaster
Thu, Apr 16, 4:17 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Alabaster
2026-04-15T21:31
Arrive Daleville
Thu, Apr 16, 12:54 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:23 AM to 11:23 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
10:14 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
Pike Road
AL

Town

From Alabaster
80.8 mi
01h 41m
To Daleville
80.6 mi
01h 41m

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

Patchy Fog then Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    66.7 mi · 1 hr 13 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I-85 North: Atlanta

    120 m · 10 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 85 North: Atlanta

    1040 ft · 25 sec

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    2.7 mi · 4 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Ann Street

    1275 ft · 35 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Ann Street

    133 m · 9 sec · Ann Street

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Zelda Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Zelda Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Carter Hill Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Carter Hill Road

  13. 13

    Turn left onto McGehee Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · McGehee Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Troy Highway

    34.7 mi · 41 min · Troy Highway

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    7.7 mi · 10 min

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    546 ft · 9 sec

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    1.2 km · 1 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit straight

    106 m · 11 sec

  19. 19

    Turn slight right onto Elba Highway

    7.6 mi · 11 min · Elba Highway

  20. 20

    Keep slight right

    24.6 mi · 37 min

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Boll Weevil Circle

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Boll Weevil Circle

  22. 22

    Turn left onto East Park Avenue

    6.7 mi · 9 min · East Park Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Daleville Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Daleville Avenue

  24. 24

    Turn left

    62 m · 9 sec

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
25 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I-65 South
67.1 mi · 42%
Troy Highway
43.2 mi · 27%
Elba Highway
32.2 mi · 20%
East Park Avenue
6.74 mi · 4%
Boll Weevil Circle
3.1 mi · 2%
I 85 North
2.93 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I-65 South

Merge slight left

66.7 mi · 01h 13m

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 23m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13 mi
148.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pike Road
01h 41m from Alabaster
Leave By
10:14 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Clear leaving Alabaster and Patchy Fog then Sunny near Daleville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 161.4 miles (259.7 km) and usually takes 03h 23m 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?

Pike Road is a useful midpoint, sitting about 80.8 miles from Alabaster and 80.6 miles from Daleville.

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

The direct path is about 148.4 miles (238.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 13 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 10:14 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.59 one way or $43.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Alabaster and Patchy Fog then Sunny near Daleville.

Stop Ideas Near Pike Road

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Pike Road, 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 Pike Road.

BUS

Montgomery, AL

22 mi away
950 West South Boulevard
BUS

Selma, AL

88 mi away
434 Broad Street
BUS

Camden, AL

115 mi away
8 Claiborne Street \r\n8 Claiborne Street \r\n

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Alabaster and Daleville. Straight-line distance: 148.36 mi (238.77 km).

Alabaster

#1 Alabaster

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

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

#2 Daleville

City in Alabama

Population5,095
Coordinates31.3101700, -85.7129900
Altitude102
CountryUnited States
Start: Alabaster (-86.81638, 33.24428)
End: Daleville (-85.71299, 31.31017)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 260 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 00m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.7 gal
21.56 L · about $21.59
Round trip
$43.17
11.4 gal · 43.12 L
Estimated CO2
50.7 kg one way
Round trip: 101.3 kg / 223 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $21.59 $43.17
Mid-grade $4.26 $24.28 $48.55
Premium $4.63 $26.36 $52.73
Diesel $5.42 $30.87 $61.73

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 Daleville. The current time is 21:31:37.

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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.