How far is Alexander City, AL from Alabaster, AL?

The driving distance from Alexander City, AL to Alabaster, AL is about 68.5 miles (110.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 54.1 miles (87 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 46m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
68.52 mi
01h 23m
Flight
54.07 mi
87.01 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
54.07 mi
Kilometers
87.01 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
68.52 mi
Kilometers
110.27 km
Drive Time
01h 23m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Alabaster
Sun, May 31, 3:41 AM CDT
Return by in Alexander City
Sun, May 31, 5:04 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Alexander City
2026-05-31T02:18
Arrive Alabaster
Sun, May 31, 3:41 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:23 AM to 11:23 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:44 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Alexander City
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Bon Air
AL

Town of the United States

From Alexander City
34.1 mi
00h 41m
To Alabaster
34.4 mi
00h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Sunday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph E
Destination
85°F
Sunday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Alexander City and Alabaster.

  1. 1

    Start on Court Square

    89 m · 15 sec · Court Square

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Main Street

    75 m · 7 sec · Main Street

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route

    48 m · 3 sec

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout

    21 m · 1 sec

  5. 5

    Continue on Lee Street

    828 ft · 19 sec · Lee Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Broad Street

    28 m · 10 sec · Broad Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Washington Street

    2811 ft · 51 sec · Washington Street

  8. 8

    Turn left

    74 m · 4 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Lee Street

    2913 ft · 54 sec · Lee Street

  10. 10

    Turn right

    52.4 mi · 1 hr 5 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight left toward 280: County Road 280

    529 ft · 18 sec

  12. 12

    Continue on County Road 280

    1 mi · 3 min · County Road 280

  13. 13

    Turn left onto County Road 11

    9.9 mi · 15 min · County Road 11

  14. 14

    Continue on Simmsville Road

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Simmsville Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto County Road 68

    1.3 km · 2 min · County Road 68

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn left onto 1st Street North

    1.4 mi · 2 min · 1st Street North

  17. 17

    Turn right

    54 m · 18 sec

  18. 18

    Turn right

    30 m · 7 sec

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
19 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
0 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
County Road 11
9.86 mi · 14%
1st Street North
1.4 mi · 2%
Simmsville Road
1.15 mi · 2%
County Road 280
1.02 mi · 1%
County Road 68
0.83 mi · 1%
Lee Street
0.71 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn right

52.4 mi · 01h 05m

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
01h 23m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.4 mi
54.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bon Air
00h 41m from Alexander City
Leave By
3:44 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Alexander City and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Alabaster.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Alexander City to Alabaster?

The road trip is about 68.5 miles (110.3 km) and usually takes 01h 23m 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?

Bon Air is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34.1 miles from Alexander City and 34.4 miles from Alabaster.

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

The direct path is about 54.1 miles (87 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.4 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 3:44 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.16 one way or $18.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Alexander City and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Alabaster.

Stop Ideas Near Bon Air

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

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

RAIL

Birmingham

52 mi away
1819 Morris Ave.
RAIL

Anniston

63 mi away
126 West 4th St
BUS

Brent, AL

85 mi away
10393 Alabama Highway 5
BUS

Montgomery, AL

104 mi away
950 West South Boulevard

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Alexander City and Alabaster. Straight-line distance: 54.07 mi (87.01 km).

Alexander City

#1 Alexander City

City in Tallapoosa County, Alabama, USA

Population14,142
Coordinates32.9440100, -85.9538500
Altitude214
CountryUnited States
Alabaster

#2 Alabaster

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

Population33,701
Coordinates33.2442800, -86.8163800
Altitude153
CountryUnited States
Start: Court Square (-85.953885, 32.944116)
End: (-86.816657, 33.244315)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 110 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.42 gal
9.15 L · about $9.16
Round trip
$18.33
4.84 gal · 18.3 L
Estimated CO2
21.5 kg one way
Round trip: 43 kg / 95 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $9.16 $18.33
Mid-grade $4.26 $10.31 $20.61
Premium $4.63 $11.19 $22.38
Diesel $5.42 $13.10 $26.21

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 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Alexander City and Alabaster. The current time is 02:18:02.

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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.