How far is Alabaster, AL from Talladega, AL?
The driving distance from Alabaster, AL to Talladega, AL is about 52.4 miles (84.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 43.1 miles (69.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 38m 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 01h 19m.
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.
Town in Shelby County, Alabama, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Alabaster and Talladega.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Alabaster and Talladega.
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Start on the route
91 m · 24 sec
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Turn right onto 2nd Place Northwest
56 m · 13 sec · 2nd Place Northwest
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Turn left onto 1st Street North
1.3 mi · 2 min · 1st Street North
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Turn right onto County Road 68
1.3 km · 2 min · County Road 68
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Turn left onto Simmsville Road
1.1 mi · 3 min · Simmsville Road
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Continue on County Road 11
9.9 mi · 15 min · County Road 11
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At the end of the road, turn right onto County Road 280
1 mi · 3 min · County Road 280
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Continue on County Road 280
97 m · 9 sec · County Road 280
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Turn right
3 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit straight
15.4 mi · 20 min
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Turn left onto 1st Street Southwest
1 km · 1 min · 1st Street Southwest
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Continue on Desoto Caverns Parkway
9.4 mi · 16 min · Desoto Caverns Parkway
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At the end of the road, turn left
7.1 mi · 8 min
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Turn right onto Fort Lashley Avenue
2.2 mi · 4 min · Fort Lashley Avenue
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Continue on West Battle Street
1416 ft · 33 sec · West Battle Street
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Turn left onto North Spring Street
693 ft · 30 sec · North Spring Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Spring Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Alabaster and Talladega.
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.
County Road 280
Take the exit straight
15.4 mi · 00h 20m
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 Clear leaving Alabaster and Sunny near Talladega.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Alabaster to Talladega?
The road trip is about 52.4 miles (84.4 km) and usually takes 01h 19m 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?
Harpersville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.2 miles from Alabaster and 26.2 miles from Talladega.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 43.1 miles (69.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.3 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 3:52 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.01 one way or $14.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Alabaster and Sunny near Talladega.
Stop Ideas Near Harpersville
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 Harpersville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Alabaster and Talladega. Straight-line distance: 43.1 mi (69.36 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 Talladega
City in Talladega County, Alabama, United States
| Population | 15,300 |
| Coordinates | 33.4359400, -86.1058000 |
| Altitude | 170 |
| Country | United States |
End: Talladega (-86.1058, 33.43594)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 84 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 39m |
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 | $7.01 | $14.01 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $7.88 | $15.76 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $8.56 | $17.11 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $10.02 | $20.04 |
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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