How far is Alabaster, AL from Guntersville, AL?
The driving distance from Alabaster, AL to Guntersville, AL is about 108.1 miles (174 km), with a travel time of about 02h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 82.6 miles (132.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 26m 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
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 13m.
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
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Alabaster and Guntersville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Alabaster and Guntersville.
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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
45.1 mi · 48 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 278, US 431: Attalla, Gadsden
1853 ft · 54 sec
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Turn left onto 5th Avenue Northeast
1.6 km · 2 min · 5th Avenue Northeast
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Turn left onto 4th Street Northwest
2438 ft · 51 sec · 4th Street Northwest
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Turn slight right
28.1 mi · 41 min
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Continue on Gunter Avenue
2733 ft · 58 sec · Gunter Avenue
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Turn right onto May Street
97 m · 6 sec · May Street
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Turn slight left onto Blount Avenue
1.5 mi · 3 min · Blount Avenue
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Turn left onto Worth Street
89 m · 20 sec · Worth Street
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Turn left onto Gunter Avenue
2 m · 1 sec · Gunter Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Gunter Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Alabaster and Guntersville.
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
45.1 mi · 00h 48m
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.
Sunny leaving Alabaster and Sunny near Guntersville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Alabaster to Guntersville?
The road trip is about 108.1 miles (174 km) and usually takes 02h 13m 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?
Highland Lake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 54.1 miles from Alabaster and 54.1 miles from Guntersville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 82.6 miles (132.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.5 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 2:04 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.06 one way or $30.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Alabaster and Sunny near Guntersville.
Stop Ideas Near Highland Lake
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 Highland Lake.
Birmingham
Anniston
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Alabaster and Guntersville. Straight-line distance: 82.59 mi (132.92 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 Guntersville
City in Marshall County, Alabama, United States
| Population | 8,676 |
| Coordinates | 34.3582300, -86.2944600 |
| Altitude | 194 |
| Country | United States |
End: Guntersville (-86.29446, 34.35823)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 174 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 48m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 20m |
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 | $15.06 | $30.13 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $16.87 | $33.75 |
| Premium | $4.84 | $18.42 | $36.84 |
| Diesel | $5.93 | $22.61 | $45.22 |
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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