How far is Alabaster, AL from Greenville, AL?

The driving distance from Alabaster, AL to Greenville, AL is about 111.5 miles (179.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 98.4 miles (158.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 09m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
111.57 mi
02h 04m
Flight
98.43 mi
158.4 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
98.43 mi
Kilometers
158.4 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
111.57 mi
Kilometers
179.55 km
Drive Time
02h 04m

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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 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Greenville
Thu, Oct 15, 9:32 PM CDT
Return by in Alabaster
Thu, Oct 15, 11:36 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Alabaster
2026-10-15T19:27
Arrive Greenville
Thu, Oct 15, 9:32 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:05 AM to 12:05 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:20 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Alabaster
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Prattville
AL

City in Alabama, United States of America

From Alabaster
55.9 mi
01h 02m
To Greenville
55.7 mi
01h 02m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89ยฐF
Today

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 11:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 mph
Destination
90ยฐF
Today

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 9:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    30 m ยท 14 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left

    54 m ยท 15 sec

  3. 3

    Turn right onto 1st Street South

    1.5 km ยท 1 min ยท 1st Street South

  4. 4

    Take the ramp straight toward I-65 South: Montgomery

    1843 ft ยท 45 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    107.7 mi ยท 1 hr 57 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward 185: Greenville

    1131 ft ยท 34 sec

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Fort Dale Road

    1.9 mi ยท 4 min ยท Fort Dale Road

  8. 8

    Turn left onto East Commerce Street

    1825 ft ยท 32 sec ยท East Commerce Street

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout toward East Commerce Street

    93 m ยท 5 sec ยท East Commerce Street

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m ยท 1 sec ยท East Commerce Street

Car Route Details

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

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
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I-65 South
108 mi ยท 97%
Fort Dale Road
1.89 mi ยท 2%
1st Street South
0.96 mi ยท 1%
East Commerce Street
0.4 mi
185
0.21 mi
Longest Stretch

I-65 South

Merge slight left

108 mi ยท 01h 57m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 04m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.1 mi
98.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Prattville
01h 02m from Alabaster
Leave By
2:20 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Alabaster and Sunny near Greenville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 111.5 miles (179.5 km) and usually takes 02h 04m 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?

Prattville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 55.9 miles from Alabaster and 55.7 miles from Greenville.

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

The direct path is about 98.4 miles (158.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.1 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 2:20 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.58 one way or $31.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Alabaster and Sunny near Greenville.

Stop Ideas Near Prattville

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

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

BUS

Montgomery, AL

20 mi away
950 West South Boulevard
BUS

Selma, AL

53 mi away
434 Broad Street
BUS

Marion, AL

82 mi away
26400 Alabama Highway 14
BUS

Brent, AL

86 mi away
10393 Alabama Highway 5

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Alabaster and Greenville. Straight-line distance: 98.43 mi (158.4 km).

Alabaster

#1 Alabaster

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

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

#2 Greenville

County seat of Butler County, Alabama, United States

Population7,349
Coordinates31.8296000, -86.6177500
Altitude134
CountryUnited States
Start: Alabaster (-86.81638, 33.24428)
End: Greenville (-86.61775, 31.8296)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 180 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.94 gal
14.9 L ยท about $15.58
Round trip
$31.16
7.88 gal ยท 29.8 L
Estimated CO2
35 kg one way
Round trip: 70 kg / 154 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $15.58 $31.16
Mid-grade $4.43 $17.45 $34.90
Premium $4.84 $19.05 $38.10
Diesel $5.93 $23.38 $46.76

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 ยท Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Alabaster and Greenville. The current time is 19:27:28.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.