How far is Eufaula, AL from Alabaster, AL?

The driving distance from Eufaula, AL to Alabaster, AL is about 154 miles (247.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 134.9 miles (217.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 12m 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
154.06 mi
02h 36m
Flight
134.92 mi
217.14 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
134.92 mi
Kilometers
217.14 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
154.06 mi
Kilometers
247.94 km
Drive Time
02h 36m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Alabaster
Thu, Apr 23, 2:06 AM CDT
Return by in Eufaula
Thu, Apr 23, 4:42 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Eufaula
2026-04-22T23:29
Arrive Alabaster
Thu, Apr 23, 2:06 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 36m
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 Eufaula
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 Eufaula
77.8 mi
01h 18m
To Alabaster
76.2 mi
01h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S
Destination
82°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Eufaula Avenue

    12 m · 1 sec · South Eufaula Avenue

  2. 2

    Continue on North Eufaula Avenue

    1.5 mi · 4 min · North Eufaula Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left

    38.9 mi · 53 min

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Martin Luther King Boulevard

    1013 ft · 33 sec · Martin Luther King Boulevard

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Blackmon Avenue West

    1727 ft · 55 sec · Blackmon Avenue West

  6. 6

    Continue on Baskin Street

    27.2 mi · 37 min · Baskin Street

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on US 82 West, US 231 North: Montgomery

    12.4 mi · 16 min

  8. 8

    Continue on McGehee Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · McGehee Road

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Carter Hill Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Carter Hill Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Zelda Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Zelda Road

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Ann Street

    911 ft · 27 sec · Ann Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Ann Street South

    1322 ft · 32 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    2.5 mi · 3 min

  14. 14

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

    1759 ft · 43 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    66.6 mi · 1 hr 12 min

  16. 16

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

    1669 ft · 43 sec

  17. 17

    Turn slight left onto 1st Street South

    1.2 mi · 2 min · 1st Street South

  18. 18

    Turn left

    54 m · 18 sec

  19. 19

    Turn right

    30 m · 7 sec

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Eufaula 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
20 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
2 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I-65 North
66.9 mi · 43%
Baskin Street
27.2 mi · 18%
US 82 West
12.4 mi · 8%
Ann Street South
2.79 mi · 2%
North Eufaula Avenue
1.48 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 36m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.1 mi
134.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pike Road
01h 18m from Eufaula
Leave By
1:18 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Eufaula 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 Eufaula to Alabaster?

The road trip is about 154 miles (247.9 km) and usually takes 02h 36m 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 77.8 miles from Eufaula and 76.2 miles from Alabaster.

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

The direct path is about 134.9 miles (217.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.1 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 Mostly Sunny around Eufaula and Mostly Sunny 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 Eufaula and Alabaster. Straight-line distance: 134.92 mi (217.14 km).

Eufaula

#1 Eufaula

City in Alabama

Population11,621
Coordinates31.8912700, -85.1454900
Altitude80
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: East Barbour Street (-85.14549, 31.891378)
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 04m
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
20.58 L · about $20.60
Round trip
$41.20
10.88 gal · 41.16 L
Estimated CO2
48.3 kg one way
Round trip: 96.7 kg / 213 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Eufaula and Alabaster. The current time is 23:29:50.

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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.