How far is Alabaster, AL from Irondale, AL?
The driving distance from Alabaster, AL to Irondale, AL is about 28.2 miles (45.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 21.3 miles (34.2 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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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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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Alabaster and Irondale.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Alabaster and Irondale.
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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
11.1 mi · 12 min · John M. Harbert III Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Grants Mill Road
1557 ft · 38 sec
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Turn left onto Grants Mill Road
1.1 mi · 3 min · Grants Mill Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Grants Mill Road
52 m · 4 sec · Grants Mill Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Grants Mill Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Grants Mill Road
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Continue on Kilgore Memorial Drive
1.2 km · 2 min · Kilgore Memorial Drive
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Turn straight onto 20th Street South
1907 ft · 58 sec · 20th Street South
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Turn left onto 1st Avenue South
14 m · 7 sec · 1st Avenue South
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Turn left
9 m · 2 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Alabaster and Irondale.
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.
John M. Harbert III Freeway
Merge slight left onto John M. Harbert III Freeway
11.1 mi · 00h 12m
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.
Sunny leaving Alabaster and Sunny near Irondale.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Alabaster to Irondale?
The road trip is about 28.2 miles (45.4 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 14.1 miles from Alabaster and 14.1 miles from Irondale.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 21.3 miles (34.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.9 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 $3.79 one way or $7.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Alabaster and Sunny near Irondale.
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.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Alabaster and Irondale. Straight-line distance: 21.26 mi (34.21 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 Irondale
Town in Alabama, United States
| Population | 13,226 |
| Coordinates | 33.5381600, -86.7072100 |
| Altitude | 226 |
| Country | United States |
End: Irondale (-86.70721, 33.53816)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 45 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 21m |
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 | $3.79 | $7.57 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $4.26 | $8.52 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $4.63 | $9.25 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $5.42 | $10.83 |
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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