How far is Hueytown, AL from Alabaster, AL?
The driving distance from Hueytown, AL to Alabaster, AL is about 37.9 miles (61 km), with a travel time of about 00h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 17.7 miles (28.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 19m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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City in Alabama, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hueytown and Alabaster.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hueytown and Alabaster.
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Start on High School Road
1417 ft · 1 min · High School Road
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Turn slight left onto Hueytown Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Hueytown Road
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Continue on 19th Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · 19th Street
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Turn slight right onto 18th Street North
1.4 km · 2 min · 18th Street North
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Turn right onto 9th Avenue North
1930 ft · 44 sec · 9th Avenue North
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Turn left onto 14th Street North
1.5 mi · 3 min · 14th Street North
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Continue on Bessemer Road
2807 ft · 1 min · Bessemer Road
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Turn right onto Morgan Road
6.1 mi · 11 min · Morgan Road
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Continue on County Road 52
4.8 mi · 9 min · County Road 52
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Continue on County Road 17
2919 ft · 1 min · County Road 17
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Turn left onto County Road 58
1.3 mi · 3 min · County Road 58
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At the end of the road, turn right onto 9th Street Northwest
1.3 km · 2 min · 9th Street Northwest
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Turn left onto Industrial Road
1.2 km · 2 min · Industrial Road
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Turn right onto 1st Street North
1.3 km · 1 min · 1st Street North
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Turn right
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 Hueytown and Alabaster.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Morgan Road
Turn right onto Morgan Road
6.08 mi · 00h 11m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Hueytown 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 Hueytown to Alabaster?
The road trip is about 37.9 miles (61 km) and usually takes 00h 39m 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?
Helena is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.8 miles from Hueytown and 27.1 miles from Alabaster.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 17.7 miles (28.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.2 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 7:10 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.07 one way or $10.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Hueytown and Mostly Sunny near Alabaster.
Stop Ideas Near Helena
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 Helena.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hueytown and Alabaster. Straight-line distance: 17.68 mi (28.46 km).
#1 Hueytown
City in Jefferson County, Alabama, United States
| Population | 15,202 |
| Coordinates | 33.4512200, -86.9966600 |
| Altitude | 183 |
| 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: 61 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 28m |
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 | $5.07 | $10.15 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $5.71 | $11.41 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $6.20 | $12.40 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $7.26 | $14.51 |
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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