How far is Alabaster, AL from Fairfield, AL?
The driving distance from Alabaster, AL to Fairfield, AL is about 160.2 miles (257.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 138 miles (222.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 30m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 15m.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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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
1.5 km · 1 min · 1st Street South
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Take the ramp straight toward I-65 South: Montgomery
1843 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left
123.7 mi · 2 hr 14 min
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Take the exit slight right toward 106, 55: Georgiana, Starlington
1607 ft · 47 sec
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Turn left
9.4 mi · 11 min
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Continue on Crum Foshee Highway
12.3 mi · 14 min · Crum Foshee Highway
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Turn right onto County Road 82
1722 ft · 58 sec · County Road 82
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At the end of the road, turn left onto County Road 107
62 m · 10 sec · County Road 107
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Turn right onto Ealum Mill Road
2.3 mi · 6 min · Ealum Mill Road
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Continue on Loango Road
8.5 mi · 21 min · Loango Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Judge Smith Road
1.9 mi · 5 min · Judge Smith Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Judge Smith Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Alabaster and Fairfield.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I-65 South
Merge slight left
124 mi · 02h 14m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Alabaster and Partly Sunny 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 160.2 miles (257.8 km) and usually takes 03h 15m 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 80.2 miles from Alabaster and 80 miles from Fairfield.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 138 miles (222.1 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 10:30 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.40 one way or $42.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Alabaster and Partly Sunny near Fairfield.
Stop Ideas Near Hayneville
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 Hayneville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Alabaster and Fairfield. Straight-line distance: 138.03 mi (222.13 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
City in Alabama, United States
| Population | 10,457 |
| Coordinates | 31.2518400, -86.6455200 |
| Altitude | 58 |
| Country | United States |
End: Fairfield (-86.64552, 31.25184)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 258 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 00m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 59m |
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 | $21.40 | $42.79 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $24.06 | $48.13 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $26.13 | $52.26 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $30.59 | $61.19 |
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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