How far is Alabaster, AL from Fairfield, AL?
The driving distance from Alabaster, AL to Fairfield, AL is about 29.5 miles (47.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 17.6 miles (28.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 13m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 36m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The most populous city in Jefferson County, Alabama.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Alabaster and Fairfield.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Alabaster and Fairfield.
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Start on the route
30 m · 14 sec
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Turn left
54 m · 15 sec
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Turn right onto 1st Street South
1.2 mi · 2 min · 1st Street South
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Take the ramp left toward I-65 North: Birmingham
1613 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left
21.8 mi · 25 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 20 West, I 59 South: Tuscaloosa
1222 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight right
4.5 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Avenue I
665 ft · 16 sec
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Turn straight
51 m · 6 sec
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Turn left onto Avenue I
2168 ft · 43 sec · Avenue I
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Continue on Valley Road
2695 ft · 56 sec · Valley Road
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Turn left onto Parkway
831 ft · 37 sec · Parkway
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Turn slight left onto Hillside Drive
85 m · 13 sec · Hillside Drive
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Turn right onto Farrell Avenue
112 m · 18 sec · Farrell Avenue
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Turn right onto 52nd Street
50 m · 7 sec · 52nd Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 52nd Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Alabaster and Fairfield.
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.
I-65 North
Merge slight left
21.8 mi · 00h 25m
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 then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Alabaster and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Fairfield.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Alabaster to Fairfield?
The road trip is about 29.5 miles (47.4 km) and usually takes 00h 36m 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?
Hoover is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.7 miles from Alabaster and 14.7 miles from Fairfield.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 17.6 miles (28.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.9 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 7:16 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.11 one way or $8.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Alabaster and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Fairfield.
Stop Ideas Near Hoover
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 Hoover.
Birmingham
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Tuscaloosa
Anniston
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Alabaster and Fairfield. Straight-line distance: 17.58 mi (28.3 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 Fairfield
Fairfield is a place in Alabama, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 33.4859400, -86.9119400 |
| Altitude | 171 |
| Country | United States |
End: Fairfield (-86.91194, 33.48594)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 47 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 22m |
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 | $3.95 | $4.11 | $8.22 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $4.61 | $9.21 |
| Premium | $4.84 | $5.03 | $10.06 |
| Diesel | $5.93 | $6.17 | $12.34 |
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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