How far is Alabaster, AL from Prichard, AL?

The driving distance from Alabaster, AL to Prichard, AL is about 231.7 miles (372.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 188.3 miles (303 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 26m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
231.73 mi
04h 13m
Flight
188.25 mi
302.96 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
188.25 mi
Kilometers
302.96 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
231.73 mi
Kilometers
372.93 km
Drive Time
04h 13m

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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 04h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Prichard
Fri, Apr 24, 5:36 PM CDT
Return by in Alabaster
Fri, Apr 24, 9:49 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Alabaster
2026-04-24T13:23
Arrive Prichard
Fri, Apr 24, 5:36 PM CDT
Route Timing
04h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:13 AM to 12:13 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:34 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Alabaster
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Greenville
AL

County seat of Butler County, Alabama, United States

From Alabaster
115.9 mi
02h 06m
To Prichard
115.8 mi
02h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Today

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 24 8:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S
Destination
64°F
Overnight

Patchy Fog

Starts
Fri, Apr 24 5:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1.5 km · 1 min · 1st Street South

  4. 4

    Take the ramp straight toward I-65 South: Montgomery

    1843 ft · 45 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    228 mi · 4 hr 7 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 165: Mobile

    3185 ft · 42 sec

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    2661 ft · 35 sec

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Wilson / Price Aves, Dr. M. L. King, Jr. Drive

    1557 ft · 38 sec

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto Rebel Road

    2848 ft · 56 sec · Rebel Road

  10. 10

    Turn sharp left onto North Wilson Avenue

    1377 ft · 37 sec · North Wilson Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn right onto East Azan Street

    693 ft · 30 sec · East Azan Street

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Azan Street

Car Route Details

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

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
12 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I-65 South
228 mi · 99%
I 165
1.11 mi
1st Street South
0.96 mi
Rebel Road
0.54 mi
Wilson / Price Aves
0.3 mi
North Wilson Avenue
0.26 mi
Longest Stretch

I-65 South

Merge slight left

228 mi · 04h 07m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
04h 13m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+43.4 mi
188.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Greenville
02h 06m from Alabaster
Leave By
8:34 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Alabaster and Patchy Fog near Prichard.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 231.7 miles (372.9 km) and usually takes 04h 13m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Greenville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 115.9 miles from Alabaster and 115.8 miles from Prichard.

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

The direct path is about 188.3 miles (303 km), while the road route adds roughly 43.4 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:34 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.98 one way or $61.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 72.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Alabaster and Patchy Fog near Prichard.

Stop Ideas Near Greenville

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

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

BUS

Montgomery, AL

62 mi away
950 West South Boulevard
BUS

Camden, AL

65 mi away
8 Claiborne Street \r\n8 Claiborne Street \r\n
BUS

Selma, AL

75 mi away
434 Broad Street
BUS

Thomasville, AL

106 mi away
34390 US Highway 43

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Alabaster and Prichard. Straight-line distance: 188.25 mi (302.96 km).

Alabaster

#1 Alabaster

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

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

#2 Prichard

City in Mobile County, Alabama, United States

Population21,294
Coordinates30.7388000, -88.0788900
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
Start: Alabaster (-86.81638, 33.24428)
End: Prichard (-88.07889, 30.7388)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 373 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.18 gal
30.95 L · about $30.98
Round trip
$61.96
16.36 gal · 61.9 L
Estimated CO2
72.7 kg one way
Round trip: 145.4 kg / 321 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $30.98 $61.96
Mid-grade $4.26 $34.84 $69.68
Premium $4.63 $37.83 $75.66
Diesel $5.42 $44.29 $88.59

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 · Apr 24, 2026

There is no time difference between Alabaster and Prichard. The current time is 13:23:15.

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.