How far is Alabaster, AL from Enterprise, AL?

The driving distance from Alabaster, AL to Enterprise, AL is about 42.6 miles (68.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 37 miles (59.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 24m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
42.64 mi
00h 42m
Flight
37.03 mi
59.59 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
37.03 mi
Kilometers
59.59 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
42.64 mi
Kilometers
68.62 km
Drive Time
00h 42m

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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 00h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Enterprise
Wed, Apr 22, 11:25 PM CDT
Return by in Alabaster
Thu, Apr 23, 12:08 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Alabaster
2026-04-22T22:43
Arrive Enterprise
Wed, Apr 22, 11:25 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:42 AM to 7:42 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:06 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Alabaster
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
Union Grove
AL

City in Marshall County, Alabama, United States of America

From Alabaster
21.3 mi
00h 21m
To Enterprise
21.4 mi
00h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW
Destination
81°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    32.4 mi · 35 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward 31, 22: Clanton

    1329 ft · 32 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on 31, 22

    51 m · 7 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left onto 7th Street South

    2.9 mi · 4 min · 7th Street South

  9. 9

    Turn right onto County Road 24

    5.5 mi · 13 min · County Road 24

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · County Road 24

Car Route Details

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

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
10 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I-65 South
32.8 mi · 77%
County Road 24
5.5 mi · 13%
7th Street South
2.86 mi · 7%
1st Street South
0.96 mi · 2%
31
0.28 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I-65 South

Merge slight left

32.4 mi · 00h 35m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 42m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.6 mi
37 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Union Grove
00h 21m from Alabaster
Leave By
7:06 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Alabaster and Mostly Sunny near Enterprise.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 42.6 miles (68.6 km) and usually takes 00h 42m 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?

Union Grove is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.3 miles from Alabaster and 21.4 miles from Enterprise.

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

The direct path is about 37 miles (59.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.6 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 7:06 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.72 one way or $11.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Alabaster and Mostly Sunny near Enterprise.

Stop Ideas Near Union Grove

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Union Grove, 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 Union Grove.

BUS

Brent, AL

46 mi away
10393 Alabama Highway 5
RAIL

Birmingham

60 mi away
1819 Morris Ave.
BUS

Selma, AL

71 mi away
434 Broad Street
BUS

Marion, AL

71 mi away
26400 Alabama Highway 14

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Alabaster and Enterprise. Straight-line distance: 37.03 mi (59.59 km).

Alabaster

#1 Alabaster

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

Population33,701
Coordinates33.2442800, -86.8163800
Altitude153
CountryUnited States
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#2 Enterprise

City in Coffee County, Alabama, United States

Population28,997
Coordinates32.7348500, -86.6180400
Altitude203
CountryUnited States
Start: (-86.816657, 33.244315)
End: County Road 24 (-86.618109, 32.735162)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 69 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.51 gal
5.7 L · about $5.72
Round trip
$11.44
3.02 gal · 11.4 L
Estimated CO2
13.4 kg one way
Round trip: 26.8 kg / 59 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $5.72 $11.44
Mid-grade $4.26 $6.43 $12.86
Premium $4.63 $6.98 $13.97
Diesel $5.42 $8.18 $16.35

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Alabaster and Enterprise. The current time is 22:43:44.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.