How far is Glencoe, AL from Alabaster, AL?
The driving distance from Glencoe, AL to Alabaster, AL is about 86.6 miles (139.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 70.8 miles (113.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 42m 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.
Flight Distance
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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 01h 21m.
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.
Town in Jefferson County, Alabama, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Areas Of Fog then Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Glencoe and Alabaster.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Glencoe and Alabaster.
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Start on East Railroad Avenue
21 m · 9 sec · East Railroad Avenue
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Turn left onto North College Street
51 m · 12 sec · North College Street
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Turn right onto Chastain Boulevard East
1 mi · 2 min · Chastain Boulevard East
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Continue on East Meighan Boulevard
1.7 mi · 3 min · East Meighan Boulevard
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Take the exit slight left
622 ft · 17 sec
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Turn slight right onto 23rd Street
85 m · 7 sec · 23rd Street
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Continue on East Broad Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · East Broad Street
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Turn left onto Padenreich Avenue
2215 ft · 1 min · Padenreich Avenue
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Turn right onto Hillsboro Drive
156 m · 25 sec · Hillsboro Drive
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Turn right onto George Wallace Drive
2047 ft · 57 sec · George Wallace Drive
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Turn left onto Birmingham, Chattanooga
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
4 mi · 4 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Birmingham
1864 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight right
44.6 mi · 48 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 459 South: Tuscaloosa, Montgomery
2436 ft · 42 sec
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Continue on John M. Harbert III Freeway
17 mi · 18 min · John M. Harbert III Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 65: Birmingham, Montgomery
979 ft · 24 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 65 South: Montgomery
1.5 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
10.9 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 31, AL 3: Alabaster, Saginaw
1361 ft · 33 sec
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Turn right onto 1st Street South
1.1 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 Glencoe and Alabaster.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Birmingham
Merge slight right
44.6 mi · 00h 48m
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 Sunny leaving Glencoe and Sunny near Alabaster.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Glencoe to Alabaster?
The road trip is about 86.6 miles (139.3 km) and usually takes 01h 21m 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?
Argo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 43.1 miles from Glencoe and 43.4 miles from Alabaster.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 70.8 miles (113.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.8 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 3:48 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.06 one way or $24.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Areas Of Fog then Sunny around Glencoe and Sunny near Alabaster.
Stop Ideas Near Argo
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 Argo.
Birmingham
Anniston
Brent, AL
Tuscaloosa
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Glencoe and Alabaster. Straight-line distance: 70.8 mi (113.94 km).
#1 Glencoe
City in Alabama, USA
| Population | 5,080 |
| Coordinates | 33.9570400, -85.9324700 |
| Altitude | 172 |
| 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: 139 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 04m |
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 | $3.95 | $12.06 | $24.12 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $13.51 | $27.02 |
| Premium | $4.84 | $14.75 | $29.49 |
| Diesel | $5.93 | $18.10 | $36.20 |
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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