How far is Hartselle, AL from Alabaster, AL?

The driving distance from Hartselle, AL to Alabaster, AL is about 92.4 miles (148.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 83.1 miles (133.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 46m 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
92.4 mi
01h 23m
Flight
83.13 mi
133.79 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
83.13 mi
Kilometers
133.79 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
92.4 mi
Kilometers
148.71 km
Drive Time
01h 23m

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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 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Alabaster
Wed, Apr 22, 11:09 PM CDT
Return by in Hartselle
Thu, Apr 23, 12:33 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hartselle
2026-04-22T21:46
Arrive Alabaster
Wed, Apr 22, 11:09 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:23 AM to 11:23 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:44 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hartselle
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
Warrior
AL

City in Jefferson and Blount counties in the State of Alabama, USA

From Hartselle
46.2 mi
00h 41m
To Alabaster
46.2 mi
00h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph WSW
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 Hartselle and Alabaster.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street West

    2 mi · 4 min · Main Street West

  2. 2

    Take the ramp right toward I 65 South: Birmingham

    1412 ft · 35 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left

    61.2 mi · 1 hr 6 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward I 22 West, US 31: Memphis, Fultondale

    2715 ft · 38 sec

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on I 22 West: Memphis

    2666 ft · 38 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on Montgomery

    1940 ft · 28 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    25.9 mi · 30 min

  8. 8

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

    1361 ft · 33 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right onto 1st Street South

    1.1 mi · 2 min · 1st Street South

  10. 10

    Turn left

    54 m · 18 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right

    30 m · 7 sec

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hartselle and Alabaster.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
12 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 65 South
61.5 mi · 67%
Montgomery
26.3 mi · 28%
Main Street West
1.96 mi · 2%
1st Street South
1.06 mi · 1%
I 22 West
1.02 mi · 1%
US 31
0.26 mi
Longest Stretch

I 65 South

Merge slight left

61.2 mi · 01h 06m

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
01h 23m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.3 mi
83.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Warrior
00h 41m from Hartselle
Leave By
3:44 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Hartselle 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 Hartselle to Alabaster?

The road trip is about 92.4 miles (148.7 km) and usually takes 01h 23m 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?

Warrior is a useful midpoint, sitting about 46.2 miles from Hartselle and 46.2 miles from Alabaster.

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

The direct path is about 83.1 miles (133.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.3 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 3:44 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.35 one way or $24.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Hartselle and Mostly Sunny near Alabaster.

Stop Ideas Near Warrior

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Warrior and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 2.1 mi away

marrion city hall

Warrior , AL
e 36756, 123 Marion St, Warrior, AL 35180
Business administration service
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 14.5 mi away

Nectar Town Hall

Cleveland , AL
14795 AL-160, Cleveland, AL 35049
Rating 3.0/5 7 reviews City government office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Warrior.

RAIL

Birmingham

34 mi away
1819 Morris Ave.
RAIL

Anniston

92 mi away
126 West 4th St
RAIL

Tuscaloosa

98 mi away
2105 Greensboro Ave
BUS

Brent, AL

101 mi away
10393 Alabama Highway 5

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hartselle and Alabaster. Straight-line distance: 83.13 mi (133.79 km).

Hartselle

#1 Hartselle

City in Morgan County, Alabama, United States

Population14,470
Coordinates34.4434300, -86.9352800
Altitude205
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: Main Street West (-86.935277, 34.443424)
End: (-86.816657, 33.244315)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 149 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.26 gal
12.34 L · about $12.35
Round trip
$24.69
6.52 gal · 24.68 L
Estimated CO2
29 kg one way
Round trip: 57.9 kg / 128 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $12.35 $24.69
Mid-grade $4.26 $13.88 $27.77
Premium $4.63 $15.08 $30.15
Diesel $5.42 $17.65 $35.31

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 Hartselle and Alabaster. The current time is 21:46:26.

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.