How far is Alabaster, AL from Pell City, AL?
The driving distance from Alabaster, AL to Pell City, AL is about 50 miles (80.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 57m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 38.6 miles (62.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 55m 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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A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Town in Alabama, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Alabaster and Pell City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Alabaster and Pell City.
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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
13 mi · 14 min · John M. Harbert III Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 20: Birmingham, Atlanta
883 ft · 17 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 20 East: Atlanta
3180 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
21.1 mi · 23 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 231, AL 53: Ashville, Pell City
1233 ft · 30 sec
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Turn right onto Martin Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Martin Street
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Turn right onto Comer Avenue
1158 ft · 32 sec · Comer Avenue
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Turn right onto Cogswell Avenue
983 ft · 23 sec · Cogswell Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Cogswell Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Alabaster and Pell City.
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 20 East
Merge slight left
21.1 mi · 00h 23m
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 leaving Alabaster and Mostly Sunny near Pell City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Alabaster to Pell City?
The road trip is about 50 miles (80.4 km) and usually takes 00h 57m 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?
Irondale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25 miles from Alabaster and 25 miles from Pell City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 38.6 miles (62.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.4 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 4:34 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.67 one way or $13.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Alabaster and Mostly Sunny near Pell City.
Stop Ideas Near Irondale
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 Irondale.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Alabaster and Pell City. Straight-line distance: 38.64 mi (62.19 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 Pell City
City in Alabama
| Population | 14,045 |
| Coordinates | 33.5862100, -86.2860900 |
| Altitude | 177 |
| Country | United States |
End: Pell City (-86.28609, 33.58621)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 80 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 37m |
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 | $6.67 | $13.33 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $7.50 | $14.99 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $8.14 | $16.28 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $9.53 | $19.06 |
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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