How far is Fairfield, AL from Alabaster, AL?
The driving distance from Fairfield, AL to Alabaster, AL is about 160.6 miles (258.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 138 miles (222.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 01m 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 30m.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Areas Of Fog then Mostly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fairfield and Alabaster.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fairfield and Alabaster.
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Start on Judge Smith Road
1.9 mi · 5 min · Judge Smith Road
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Turn right onto Loango Road
8.5 mi · 20 min · Loango Road
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Continue on Ealum Mill Road
2.3 mi · 6 min · Ealum Mill Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto County Road 107
62 m · 11 sec · County Road 107
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Turn right onto County Road 82
1705 ft · 54 sec · County Road 82
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Turn sharp left
12.3 mi · 14 min
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Continue on Mobile Road
9.3 mi · 11 min · Mobile Road
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Take the ramp right
1486 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left
123.6 mi · 2 hr 14 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 Fairfield 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.
Mobile Road
Merge slight left
124 mi · 02h 14m
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.
Areas Of Fog then Mostly Sunny leaving Fairfield and Sunny near Alabaster.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fairfield to Alabaster?
The road trip is about 160.6 miles (258.4 km) and usually takes 02h 30m 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?
Hayneville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 80.2 miles from Fairfield and 80.4 miles from Alabaster.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 138 miles (222.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.6 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 1:28 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.47 one way or $42.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Areas Of Fog then Mostly Sunny around Fairfield and Sunny near Alabaster.
Stop Ideas Near Hayneville
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 Hayneville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fairfield and Alabaster. Straight-line distance: 138.03 mi (222.13 km).
#1 Fairfield
City in Alabama, United States
| Population | 10,457 |
| Coordinates | 31.2518400, -86.6455200 |
| Altitude | 58 |
| 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: 258 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 00m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 00m |
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 | $21.47 | $42.94 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $24.15 | $48.30 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $26.22 | $52.45 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $30.70 | $61.41 |
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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