How far is Alabaster, AL from Midfield, AL?

The driving distance from Alabaster, AL to Midfield, AL is about 25.8 miles (41.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 15.9 miles (25.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 08m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
25.87 mi
00h 34m
Flight
15.93 mi
25.64 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
15.93 mi
Kilometers
25.64 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
25.87 mi
Kilometers
41.64 km
Drive Time
00h 34m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Midfield
Tue, Jul 28, 1:48 AM CDT
Return by in Alabaster
Tue, Jul 28, 2:22 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Alabaster
2026-07-28T01:13
Arrive Midfield
Tue, Jul 28, 1:48 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:34 AM to 7:34 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:22 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Alabaster
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
Hoover
AL

The most populous city in Jefferson County, Alabama.

From Alabaster
12.9 mi
00h 17m
To Midfield
12.9 mi
00h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
98°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Jul 28 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph NW
Destination
98°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Jul 28 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    30 m · 14 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left

    54 m · 15 sec

  3. 3

    Turn right onto 1st Street South

    1.2 mi · 2 min · 1st Street South

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left toward I-65 North: Birmingham

    1613 ft · 41 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    18.8 mi · 21 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward Green Springs Avenue

    857 ft · 23 sec

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Green Springs Avenue South

    3264 ft · 1 min · Green Springs Avenue South

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Green Springs Avenue Southwest

    53 m · 4 sec · Green Springs Avenue Southwest

  9. 9

    Continue on Dennison Avenue Southwest

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Dennison Avenue Southwest

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Jefferson Avenue Southwest

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Jefferson Avenue Southwest

  11. 11

    Continue on Alemeda Avenue Southwest

    1667 ft · 33 sec · Alemeda Avenue Southwest

  12. 12

    Continue on Cleburn Avenue Southwest

    1220 ft · 26 sec · Cleburn Avenue Southwest

  13. 13

    Continue on Brighton Road

    2566 ft · 51 sec · Brighton Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Woodward Road

    1 km · 1 min · Woodward Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto By Williams Sr Drive

    20 m · 1 sec · By Williams Sr Drive

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · By Williams Sr Drive

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
16 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
61.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I-65 North
19.1 mi · 74%
Jefferson Avenue Southwest
1.59 mi · 6%
Dennison Avenue Southwest
1.46 mi · 6%
1st Street South
1.15 mi · 4%
Woodward Road
0.63 mi · 2%
Green Springs Avenue South
0.62 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I-65 North

Merge slight left

18.8 mi · 00h 21m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 34m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.9 mi
15.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hoover
00h 17m from Alabaster
Leave By
7:22 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Alabaster and Sunny near Midfield.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 25.8 miles (41.6 km) and usually takes 00h 34m 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 12.9 miles from Alabaster and 12.9 miles from Midfield.

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

The direct path is about 15.9 miles (25.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.9 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 7:22 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.45 one way or $6.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Hoover

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

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

RAIL

Birmingham

12 mi away
1819 Morris Ave.
BUS

Brent, AL

60 mi away
10393 Alabama Highway 5
RAIL

Tuscaloosa

74 mi away
2105 Greensboro Ave
RAIL

Anniston

95 mi away
126 West 4th St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Alabaster and Midfield. Straight-line distance: 15.93 mi (25.64 km).

Alabaster

#1 Alabaster

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

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

#2 Midfield

City in Jefferson County, Alabama, United States

Population4,955
Coordinates33.4615000, -86.9088800
Altitude156
CountryUnited States
Start: Alabaster (-86.81638, 33.24428)
End: Midfield (-86.90888, 33.4615)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 42 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.91 gal
3.46 L · about $3.45
Round trip
$6.89
1.82 gal · 6.92 L
Estimated CO2
8.1 kg one way
Round trip: 16.2 kg / 36 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $3.45 $6.89
Mid-grade $4.26 $3.88 $7.75
Premium $4.63 $4.21 $8.42
Diesel $5.42 $4.93 $9.86

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 · Jul 28, 2026

There is no time difference between Alabaster and Midfield. The current time is 01:13:51.

Distance to Other Cities

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