How far is Enterprise, AL from Alabaster, AL?

The driving distance from Enterprise, AL to Alabaster, AL is about 42.5 miles (68.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 37 miles (59.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 28m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
42.53 mi
00h 44m
Flight
37.03 mi
59.59 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
37.03 mi
Kilometers
59.59 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
42.53 mi
Kilometers
68.45 km
Drive Time
00h 44m

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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 00h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Alabaster
Sat, May 2, 2:02 PM CDT
Return by in Enterprise
Sat, May 2, 2:46 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Enterprise
2026-05-02T13:17
Arrive Alabaster
Sat, May 2, 2:02 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:44 AM to 7:44 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:02 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Enterprise
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Union Grove
AL

City in Marshall County, Alabama, United States of America

From Enterprise
21.3 mi
00h 22m
To Alabaster
21.3 mi
00h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph N
Destination
67°F
Saturday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph N

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 County Road 24

    5.5 mi · 13 min · County Road 24

  2. 2

    Turn left onto 7th Street South

    2.7 mi · 4 min · 7th Street South

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right

    1131 ft · 28 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    32.5 mi · 35 min

  5. 5

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

    1669 ft · 43 sec

  6. 6

    Turn slight left onto 1st Street South

    1.2 mi · 2 min · 1st Street South

  7. 7

    Turn left

    54 m · 18 sec

  8. 8

    Turn right

    30 m · 7 sec

  9. 9

    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
9 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
7th Street South
35.4 mi · 83%
County Road 24
5.5 mi · 13%
1st Street South
1.16 mi · 3%
US 31
0.32 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

7th Street South

Merge slight left

32.5 mi · 00h 35m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 44m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.5 mi
37 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Union Grove
00h 22m from Enterprise
Leave By
7:02 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Enterprise and Rain Showers 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 42.5 miles (68.4 km) and usually takes 00h 44m 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?

Union Grove is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.3 miles from Enterprise and 21.3 miles from Alabaster.

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

The direct path is about 37 miles (59.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.5 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:02 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.68 one way or $11.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Enterprise and Rain Showers near Alabaster.

Stop Ideas Near Union Grove

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

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

BUS

Brent, AL

46 mi away
10393 Alabama Highway 5
RAIL

Birmingham

60 mi away
1819 Morris Ave.
BUS

Selma, AL

71 mi away
434 Broad Street
BUS

Marion, AL

71 mi away
26400 Alabama Highway 14

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Enterprise and Alabaster. Straight-line distance: 37.03 mi (59.59 km).

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#1 Enterprise

City in Coffee County, Alabama, United States

Population28,997
Coordinates32.7348500, -86.6180400
Altitude203
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: County Road 24 (-86.618109, 32.735162)
End: (-86.816657, 33.244315)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 68 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.5 gal
5.68 L · about $5.68
Round trip
$11.36
3 gal · 11.36 L
Estimated CO2
13.3 kg one way
Round trip: 26.7 kg / 59 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $5.68 $11.36
Mid-grade $4.26 $6.39 $12.78
Premium $4.63 $6.94 $13.88
Diesel $5.42 $8.12 $16.25

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 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Enterprise and Alabaster. The current time is 13:17:59.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.