How far is Enterprise, AL from Alabaster, AL?

The driving distance from Enterprise, AL to Alabaster, AL is about 154.2 miles (248.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 144.7 miles (232.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 11m 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
154.24 mi
02h 35m
Flight
144.63 mi
232.76 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
144.63 mi
Kilometers
232.76 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
154.24 mi
Kilometers
248.22 km
Drive Time
02h 35m

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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 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Alabaster
Mon, May 4, 7:30 PM CDT
Return by in Enterprise
Mon, May 4, 10:05 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Enterprise
2026-05-04T16:54
Arrive Alabaster
Mon, May 4, 7:30 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:36 AM to 12:36 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:18 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Enterprise
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
Montgomery
AL

The capital of Alabama.

From Enterprise
76.2 mi
01h 17m
To Alabaster
78 mi
01h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SSE
Destination
78°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Lee Street

    47 m · 14 sec · West Lee Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · North Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Boll Weevil Circle

    1708 ft · 37 sec · Boll Weevil Circle

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Neal Metcalf Road

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Neal Metcalf Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Neil Metcalf Road

    22.8 mi · 34 min · Neil Metcalf Road

  6. 6

    Turn slight left

    7.6 mi · 11 min

  7. 7

    Turn left

    3183 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    859 ft · 15 sec

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    1.8 mi · 2 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    3.4 mi · 4 min

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    36.1 mi · 43 min

  13. 13

    Continue on McGehee Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · McGehee Road

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Carter Hill Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Carter Hill Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Zelda Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Zelda Road

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Ann Street

    911 ft · 27 sec · Ann Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Ann Street South

    1322 ft · 32 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    2.5 mi · 3 min

  19. 19

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

    1759 ft · 43 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left

    66.6 mi · 1 hr 12 min

  21. 21

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

    1669 ft · 43 sec

  22. 22

    Turn slight left onto 1st Street South

    1.2 mi · 2 min · 1st Street South

  23. 23

    Turn left

    54 m · 18 sec

  24. 24

    Turn right

    30 m · 7 sec

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Enterprise 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
25 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
2 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I-65 North
66.9 mi · 43%
Neil Metcalf Road
65.4 mi · 42%
Ann Street South
2.79 mi · 2%
Neal Metcalf Road
1.87 mi · 1%
McGehee Road
1.45 mi · 1%
North Main Street
1.37 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 35m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.5 mi
144.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Montgomery
01h 17m from Enterprise
Leave By
1:18 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Enterprise and Sunny near Alabaster.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Enterprise to Alabaster?

The road trip is about 154.2 miles (248.2 km) and usually takes 02h 35m 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?

Montgomery is a useful midpoint, sitting about 76.2 miles from Enterprise and 78 miles from Alabaster.

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

The direct path is about 144.7 miles (232.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.5 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 1:18 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.60 one way or $41.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Enterprise and Sunny near Alabaster.

Stop Ideas Near Montgomery

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

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

BUS

Montgomery, AL

5 mi away
950 West South Boulevard
BUS

Selma, AL

68 mi away
434 Broad Street
BUS

Marion, AL

100 mi away
26400 Alabama Highway 14
BUS

Camden, AL

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Enterprise and Alabaster. Straight-line distance: 144.63 mi (232.76 km).

Enterprise

#1 Enterprise

City in Coffee County, Alabama, United States

Population26,562
Coordinates31.3151700, -85.8552200
Altitude108
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: West Lee Street (-85.855152, 31.315091)
End: (-86.816657, 33.244315)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 248 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.44 gal
20.6 L · about $20.60
Round trip
$41.20
10.88 gal · 41.2 L
Estimated CO2
48.3 kg one way
Round trip: 96.7 kg / 213 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $20.60 $41.20
Mid-grade $4.26 $23.17 $46.34
Premium $4.63 $25.16 $50.32
Diesel $5.42 $29.46 $58.92

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 04, 2026

There is no time difference between Enterprise and Alabaster. The current time is 16:54:14.

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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.