How far is Bay Minette, AL from Alabaster, AL?

The driving distance from Bay Minette, AL to Alabaster, AL is about 208.4 miles (335.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 172.5 miles (277.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 59m 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
208.41 mi
02h 59m
Flight
172.5 mi
277.61 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
172.5 mi
Kilometers
277.61 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
208.41 mi
Kilometers
335.4 km
Drive Time
02h 59m

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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 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Alabaster
Thu, Apr 16, 2:02 AM CDT
Return by in Bay Minette
Thu, Apr 16, 5:02 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bay Minette
2026-04-15T23:02
Arrive Alabaster
Thu, Apr 16, 2:02 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
11:00 AM to 1:00 PM CDT

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

Leave by
12:30 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bay Minette
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
Fort Deposit
AL

Town

From Bay Minette
104.1 mi
01h 29m
To Alabaster
104.3 mi
01h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Wednesday

Areas Of Fog then Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S
Destination
57°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 mph

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bay Minette and Alabaster.

  1. 1

    Start on Hoyle Avenue

    72 m · 10 sec · Hoyle Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East 2nd Street

    66 m · 6 sec · East 2nd Street

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Courthouse Square

    90 m · 7 sec · Hand Avenue

  4. 4

    Exit the rotary onto Hand Avenue

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Hand Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Rabun Road

    4.2 mi · 6 min · Rabun Road

  6. 6

    Take the ramp straight

    1421 ft · 35 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    199.9 mi · 3 hr 36 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 31, AL 3: Alabaster, Saginaw

    1669 ft · 43 sec

  9. 9

    Turn slight left onto 1st Street South

    1.2 mi · 2 min · 1st Street South

  10. 10

    Turn left

    54 m · 18 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right

    30 m · 7 sec

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
12 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Rabun Road
204 mi · 98%
Hand Avenue
1.96 mi · 1%
1st Street South
1.16 mi · 1%
US 31
0.32 mi
Hoyle Avenue
0.04 mi
East 2nd Street
0.04 mi
Longest Stretch

Rabun Road

Merge slight left

200 mi · 03h 36m

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 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
06h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+35.9 mi
172.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fort Deposit
01h 29m from Bay Minette
Leave By
12:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Areas Of Fog then Sunny leaving Bay Minette and Mostly Clear near Alabaster.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bay Minette to Alabaster?

The road trip is about 208.4 miles (335.4 km) and usually takes 02h 59m 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?

Fort Deposit is a useful midpoint, sitting about 104.1 miles from Bay Minette and 104.3 miles from Alabaster.

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

The direct path is about 172.5 miles (277.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.9 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 12:30 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.83 one way or $55.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 65.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Areas Of Fog then Sunny around Bay Minette and Mostly Clear near Alabaster.

Stop Ideas Near Fort Deposit

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

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

BUS

Montgomery, AL

45 mi away
950 West South Boulevard
BUS

Selma, AL

63 mi away
434 Broad Street
BUS

Camden, AL

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

Marion, AL

100 mi away
26400 Alabama Highway 14

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bay Minette and Alabaster. Straight-line distance: 172.5 mi (277.61 km).

Bay Minette

#1 Bay Minette

County seat of Baldwin County, Alabama, USA

Population9,509
Coordinates30.8829600, -87.7730500
Altitude82
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: Hoyle Avenue (-87.772795, 30.883048)
End: (-86.816657, 33.244315)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 335 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.35 gal
27.84 L · about $27.83
Round trip
$55.67
14.7 gal · 55.68 L
Estimated CO2
65.3 kg one way
Round trip: 130.6 kg / 288 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $27.83 $55.67
Mid-grade $4.26 $31.30 $62.61
Premium $4.63 $33.99 $67.99
Diesel $5.42 $39.80 $79.60

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Bay Minette and Alabaster. The current time is 23:02:30.

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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.