How far is Calera, AL from Alabaster, AL?
Fastest route
The route from Calera, Alabama, USA to Alabaster, Alabama, USA takes approximately 26 minutes and covers a distance of 13.4 miles.
Directions
- 🚗 Head northeast toward US-31 S for 12 seconds (200 ft).
- 🗺 Take Co Rd 16 and Hwy 119 N/Montevallo Rd to 1st St S in Alabaster for 24 minutes (13.3 mi).
- 🚦 Turn left onto US-31 N for 0.4 miles.
- 🚦 Turn left onto 8th Ave and continue for 0.5 miles.
- 🛣 Continue onto Co Rd 16 for 3.1 miles.
- 🛣 Continue straight onto Spring Creek Rd for 0.1 mile.
- 🛣 Turn right onto Co Rd 16 for 1.5 miles.
- 🛣 Turn left onto Co Rd 22 W for 0.8 miles.
- 🛣 Turn right onto Hwy 119 N/Montevallo Rd and continue for 6.5 miles.
- 🚦 Use the left 2 lanes to turn left onto 1st St S for 0.4 miles.
- 📍 Arrive at Alabaster, Alabama, USA.
Facts
- Travel time: 26 minutes.
- Distance: 13.4 miles.
- Route: Co Rd 16, Hwy 119 N/Montevallo Rd, 1st St S.
- Fastest route, avoiding congestion on I-65 N.
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Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 14m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Shelby County, Alabama, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Calera and Alabaster.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Calera and Alabaster.
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Start on the route
62 m · 13 sec
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Turn left
2.8 mi · 4 min
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Take the ramp left
1231 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left
6.5 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 31, AL 3: Alabaster, Saginaw
1669 ft · 43 sec
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Turn slight left onto 1st Street South
1.2 mi · 2 min · 1st Street South
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Turn left
54 m · 18 sec
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Turn right
30 m · 7 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Calera and Alabaster.
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.
Longest stretch
Merge slight left
6.53 mi · 00h 07m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Sunny leaving Calera and Mostly Sunny near Alabaster.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Calera to Alabaster?
The road trip is about 12.1 miles (19.4 km) and usually takes 00h 14m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Montevallo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.6 miles from Calera and 6.5 miles from Alabaster.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 10.4 miles (16.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:02 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.63 one way or $3.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Calera and Mostly Sunny near Alabaster.
Stop Ideas Near Montevallo
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 Montevallo.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Calera and Alabaster. Straight-line distance: 10.42 mi (16.77 km).
#1 Calera
City in Shelby County, Alabama, United States
| Population | 15,248 |
| Coordinates | 33.1029000, -86.7536000 |
| Altitude | 154 |
| Country | United States |
#2 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 |
End: (-86.816657, 33.244315)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 19 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 09m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.79 | $1.63 | $3.26 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $1.83 | $3.66 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $1.99 | $3.98 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $2.33 | $4.66 |
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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