How far is Alabaster, AL from Troy, AL?

The driving distance from Alabaster, AL to Troy, AL is about 116.8 miles (188 km), with a travel time of about 02h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 110.8 miles (178.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 37m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
116.8 mi
02h 18m
Flight
110.77 mi
178.26 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
110.77 mi
Kilometers
178.26 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
116.8 mi
Kilometers
187.97 km
Drive Time
02h 18m

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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 02h 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Troy
Tue, May 5, 11:06 AM CDT
Return by in Alabaster
Tue, May 5, 1:25 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Alabaster
2026-05-05T08:48
Arrive Troy
Tue, May 5, 11:06 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:19 AM to 12:19 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:52 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Alabaster
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Millbrook
AL

City in Autauga and Elmore counties, Alabama, United States of America

From Alabaster
58.5 mi
01h 09m
To Troy
58.3 mi
01h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
80°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    66.7 mi · 1 hr 13 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I-85 North: Atlanta

    120 m · 10 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 85 North: Atlanta

    1040 ft · 25 sec

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    2.7 mi · 4 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Ann Street

    1275 ft · 35 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Ann Street

    133 m · 9 sec · Ann Street

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Zelda Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Zelda Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Carter Hill Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Carter Hill Road

  13. 13

    Turn left onto McGehee Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · McGehee Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Troy Highway

    34.7 mi · 41 min · Troy Highway

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    4.5 mi · 5 min

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Trojan Way

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Trojan Way

  17. 17

    Continue on Orion Street

    533 ft · 12 sec · Orion Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto West Fairview Avenue

    972 ft · 21 sec · West Fairview Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn right onto North 3 Notch Street

    3173 ft · 59 sec · North 3 Notch Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto East Walnut Street

    756 ft · 39 sec · East Walnut Street

  21. 21

    Turn left

    27 m · 6 sec

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I-65 South
67.1 mi · 57%
Troy Highway
39.2 mi · 34%
I 85 North
2.93 mi · 3%
Trojan Way
1.55 mi · 1%
McGehee Road
1.44 mi · 1%
Zelda Road
1.11 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I-65 South

Merge slight left

66.7 mi · 01h 13m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 18m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6 mi
110.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Millbrook
01h 09m from Alabaster
Leave By
1:52 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Alabaster and Mostly Sunny near Troy.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 116.8 miles (188 km) and usually takes 02h 18m 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?

Millbrook is a useful midpoint, sitting about 58.5 miles from Alabaster and 58.3 miles from Troy.

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

The direct path is about 110.8 miles (178.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 6 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 1:52 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.60 one way or $31.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Alabaster and Mostly Sunny near Troy.

Stop Ideas Near Millbrook

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

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

BUS

Montgomery, AL

17 mi away
950 West South Boulevard
BUS

Selma, AL

62 mi away
434 Broad Street
BUS

Marion, AL

91 mi away
26400 Alabama Highway 14
BUS

Brent, AL

93 mi away
10393 Alabama Highway 5

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Alabaster and Troy. Straight-line distance: 110.77 mi (178.26 km).

Alabaster

#1 Alabaster

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

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

#2 Troy

City in Pike County, Alabama, United States

Population18,762
Coordinates31.8087700, -85.9699500
Altitude165
CountryUnited States
Start: Alabaster (-86.81638, 33.24428)
End: Troy (-85.96995, 31.80877)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 188 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.12 gal
15.6 L · about $15.60
Round trip
$31.20
8.24 gal · 31.2 L
Estimated CO2
36.6 kg one way
Round trip: 73.2 kg / 161 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $15.60 $31.20
Mid-grade $4.26 $17.55 $35.09
Premium $4.63 $19.06 $38.11
Diesel $5.42 $22.31 $44.62

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 · May 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Alabaster and Troy. The current time is 08:48:08.

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.