How far is Midfield, AL from Alabaster, AL?

The driving distance from Midfield, AL to Alabaster, AL is about 25.5 miles (41 km), with a travel time of about 00h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 15.9 miles (25.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 02m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
25.49 mi
00h 31m
Flight
15.93 mi
25.64 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
15.93 mi
Kilometers
25.64 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
25.49 mi
Kilometers
41.02 km
Drive Time
00h 31m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Alabaster
Tue, Jul 28, 1:45 AM CDT
Return by in Midfield
Tue, Jul 28, 2:16 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Midfield
2026-07-28T01:13
Arrive Alabaster
Tue, Jul 28, 1:45 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:31 AM to 7:31 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:28 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Midfield
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
Hoover
AL

The most populous city in Jefferson County, Alabama.

From Midfield
12.7 mi
00h 15m
To Alabaster
12.7 mi
00h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
98°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Jul 28 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph W
Destination
98°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Jul 28 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on By Williams Sr Drive

    20 m · 8 sec · By Williams Sr Drive

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Woodward Road

    1 km · 1 min · Woodward Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Brighton Road

    2566 ft · 51 sec · Brighton Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Cleburn Avenue Southwest

    1220 ft · 26 sec · Cleburn Avenue Southwest

  5. 5

    Continue on Alemeda Avenue Southwest

    1667 ft · 35 sec · Alemeda Avenue Southwest

  6. 6

    Continue on Jefferson Avenue Southwest

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Jefferson Avenue Southwest

  7. 7

    Turn slight right onto Dennison Avenue Southwest

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Dennison Avenue Southwest

  8. 8

    Continue on Green Springs Avenue Southwest

    2606 ft · 58 sec · Green Springs Avenue Southwest

  9. 9

    Take the ramp slight right

    1021 ft · 25 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    18.7 mi · 21 min

  11. 11

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

    1361 ft · 33 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto 1st Street South

    1.1 mi · 2 min · 1st Street South

  13. 13

    Turn left

    54 m · 18 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right

    30 m · 7 sec

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
15 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
58.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Green Springs Avenue Southwest
19.3 mi · 76%
Jefferson Avenue Southwest
1.56 mi · 6%
Dennison Avenue Southwest
1.49 mi · 6%
1st Street South
1.06 mi · 4%
Woodward Road
0.63 mi · 2%
Brighton Road
0.49 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Green Springs Avenue Southwest

Merge slight left

18.7 mi · 00h 21m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 31m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.6 mi
15.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hoover
00h 15m from Midfield
Leave By
7:28 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Midfield and Sunny near Alabaster.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Midfield to Alabaster?

The road trip is about 25.5 miles (41 km) and usually takes 00h 31m 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?

Hoover is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.7 miles from Midfield and 12.7 miles from Alabaster.

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

The direct path is about 15.9 miles (25.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:28 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.41 one way or $6.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Midfield and Sunny near Alabaster.

Stop Ideas Near Hoover

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Hoover, 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 Hoover.

RAIL

Birmingham

12 mi away
1819 Morris Ave.
BUS

Brent, AL

60 mi away
10393 Alabama Highway 5
RAIL

Tuscaloosa

74 mi away
2105 Greensboro Ave
RAIL

Anniston

95 mi away
126 West 4th St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Midfield and Alabaster. Straight-line distance: 15.93 mi (25.64 km).

Midfield

#1 Midfield

City in Jefferson County, Alabama, United States

Population4,955
Coordinates33.4615000, -86.9088800
Altitude156
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: By Williams Sr Drive (-86.908835, 33.461542)
End: (-86.816657, 33.244315)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 41 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.9 gal
3.4 L · about $3.41
Round trip
$6.82
1.8 gal · 6.8 L
Estimated CO2
8 kg one way
Round trip: 16 kg / 35 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $3.41 $6.82
Mid-grade $4.26 $3.83 $7.67
Premium $4.63 $4.16 $8.33
Diesel $5.42 $4.87 $9.75

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 · Jul 28, 2026

There is no time difference between Midfield and Alabaster. The current time is 01:13:51.

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.