How far is Alabaster, AL from Fort Payne, AL?
The driving distance from Alabaster, AL to Fort Payne, AL is about 114.2 miles (183.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 07m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 104.1 miles (167.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 15m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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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 02h 07m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Alabaster and Fort Payne.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Alabaster and Fort Payne.
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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
11 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 459: Atlanta, Gadsden, Tuscaloosa
1318 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 459 North: Atlanta, Gadsden
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto John M. Harbert III Freeway
17.1 mi · 18 min · John M. Harbert III Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 59 North: Gadsden
1756 ft · 41 sec
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Continue on I-59 North: Gadsden
890 ft · 15 sec
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Merge slight left
80.8 mi · 1 hr 27 min
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Take the exit slight right toward 35: Fort Payne, Rainsville
1323 ft · 28 sec
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Turn right onto Glenn Boulevard Southwest
1.5 km · 2 min · Glenn Boulevard Southwest
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Keep slight left to continue on Glenn Boulevard Southwest
756 ft · 22 sec · Glenn Boulevard Southwest
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Gault Avenue South
1 mi · 3 min · Gault Avenue South
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Gault Avenue North
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Alabaster and Fort Payne.
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-59 North
Merge slight left
80.8 mi · 01h 27m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Alabaster and Mostly Sunny near Fort Payne.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Alabaster to Fort Payne?
The road trip is about 114.2 miles (183.8 km) and usually takes 02h 07m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Ashville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 57.1 miles from Alabaster and 57 miles from Fort Payne.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 104.1 miles (167.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:14 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.26 one way or $30.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Alabaster and Mostly Sunny near Fort Payne.
Stop Ideas Near Ashville
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 Ashville.
Anniston
Birmingham
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Alabaster and Fort Payne. Straight-line distance: 104.09 mi (167.51 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 Fort Payne
City in Alabama, US
| Population | 14,041 |
| Coordinates | 34.4442500, -85.7196900 |
| Altitude | 275 |
| Country | United States |
End: Fort Payne (-85.71969, 34.44425)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 184 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 51m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 54m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 37m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 25m |
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 | $15.26 | $30.52 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $17.16 | $34.33 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $18.64 | $37.28 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $21.82 | $43.64 |
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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