How far is Daleville, AL from Alabaster, AL?
The driving distance from Daleville, AL to Alabaster, AL is about 165.8 miles (266.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 148.4 miles (238.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 34m 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 02h 47m.
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.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Patchy Fog then Sunny
Mostly Clear
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Daleville and Alabaster.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Daleville and Alabaster.
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Start on the route
62 m · 10 sec
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Turn right onto Daleville Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · Daleville Avenue
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Turn right
6.8 mi · 9 min
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Turn right onto Boll Weevil Circle
3.1 mi · 4 min · Boll Weevil Circle
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Turn right onto Neal Metcalf Road
1.9 mi · 3 min · Neal Metcalf Road
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Continue on Neil Metcalf Road
22.8 mi · 34 min · Neil Metcalf Road
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Turn slight left
7.6 mi · 11 min
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Turn left
3183 ft · 1 min
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Continue straight
859 ft · 15 sec
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Continue straight
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
1.8 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
3.4 mi · 4 min
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Continue straight
36.1 mi · 43 min
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Continue on McGehee Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · McGehee Road
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Turn right onto Carter Hill Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Carter Hill Road
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Continue on Zelda Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Zelda Road
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Turn right onto Ann Street
911 ft · 27 sec · Ann Street
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Turn left onto Ann Street South
1322 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left
2.5 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I-65 North: Birmingham
1759 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left
66.6 mi · 1 hr 12 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 Daleville and Alabaster.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
I-65 North
Merge slight left
66.6 mi · 01h 12m
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.
Patchy Fog then Sunny leaving Daleville 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 Daleville to Alabaster?
The road trip is about 165.8 miles (266.8 km) and usually takes 02h 47m 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?
Pike Road is a useful midpoint, sitting about 80.8 miles from Daleville and 85 miles from Alabaster.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 148.4 miles (238.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.4 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 12:56 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.15 one way or $44.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Sunny around Daleville and Mostly Clear near Alabaster.
Stop Ideas Near Pike Road
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 Pike Road.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Daleville and Alabaster. Straight-line distance: 148.36 mi (238.77 km).
#1 Daleville
City in Alabama
| Population | 5,095 |
| Coordinates | 31.3101700, -85.7129900 |
| Altitude | 102 |
| 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: 267 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 45m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 04m |
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 | $22.15 | $44.31 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $24.92 | $49.83 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $27.06 | $54.11 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $31.68 | $63.36 |
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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