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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
165.79 mi
02h 47m
Flight
148.36 mi
238.77 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
148.36 mi
Kilometers
238.77 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
165.79 mi
Kilometers
266.81 km
Drive Time
02h 47m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Alabaster
Thu, Apr 16, 1:49 AM CDT
Return by in Daleville
Thu, Apr 16, 4:36 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Daleville
2026-04-15T23:02
Arrive Alabaster
Thu, Apr 16, 1:49 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:47 AM to 12:47 PM CDT

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

Leave by
12:56 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Daleville
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
Pike Road
AL

Town

From Daleville
80.8 mi
01h 23m
To Alabaster
85 mi
01h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Wednesday

Patchy Fog then Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SSW
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 Daleville and Alabaster.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    62 m · 10 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Daleville Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · Daleville Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right

    6.8 mi · 9 min

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Boll Weevil Circle

    3.1 mi · 4 min · Boll Weevil Circle

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Neal Metcalf Road

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Neal Metcalf Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Neil Metcalf Road

    22.8 mi · 34 min · Neil Metcalf Road

  7. 7

    Turn slight left

    7.6 mi · 11 min

  8. 8

    Turn left

    3183 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    859 ft · 15 sec

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    1.8 mi · 2 min

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    3.4 mi · 4 min

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    36.1 mi · 43 min

  14. 14

    Continue on McGehee Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · McGehee Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Carter Hill Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Carter Hill Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Zelda Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Zelda Road

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Ann Street

    911 ft · 27 sec · Ann Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Ann Street South

    1322 ft · 32 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    2.5 mi · 3 min

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on I-65 North: Birmingham

    1759 ft · 43 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left

    66.6 mi · 1 hr 12 min

  22. 22

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

    1669 ft · 43 sec

  23. 23

    Turn slight left onto 1st Street South

    1.2 mi · 2 min · 1st Street South

  24. 24

    Turn left

    54 m · 18 sec

  25. 25

    Turn right

    30 m · 7 sec

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Daleville 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
26 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
2 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I-65 North
66.9 mi · 40%
Neil Metcalf Road
65.4 mi · 39%
Boll Weevil Circle
3.07 mi · 2%
Ann Street South
2.79 mi · 2%
Neal Metcalf Road
1.88 mi · 1%
McGehee Road
1.45 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.4 mi
148.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pike Road
01h 23m from Daleville
Leave By
12:56 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

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

BUS

Montgomery, AL

22 mi away
950 West South Boulevard
BUS

Selma, AL

88 mi away
434 Broad Street
BUS

Camden, AL

115 mi away
8 Claiborne Street \r\n8 Claiborne Street \r\n

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Daleville and Alabaster. Straight-line distance: 148.36 mi (238.77 km).

Daleville

#1 Daleville

City in Alabama

Population5,095
Coordinates31.3101700, -85.7129900
Altitude102
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: (-85.712606, 31.310085)
End: (-86.816657, 33.244315)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 267 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
5.85 gal
22.15 L · about $22.15
Round trip
$44.31
11.7 gal · 44.3 L
Estimated CO2
52 kg one way
Round trip: 104 kg / 229 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Alabama · Apr 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Daleville and Alabaster. The current time is 23:02:29.

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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.