How far is Oneonta, AL from Alabaster, AL?

The driving distance from Oneonta, AL to Alabaster, AL is about 64.2 miles (103.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 52.5 miles (84.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 18m 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
64.19 mi
01h 09m
Flight
52.5 mi
84.49 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
52.5 mi
Kilometers
84.49 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
64.19 mi
Kilometers
103.3 km
Drive Time
01h 09m

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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 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Alabaster
Thu, Oct 15, 8:34 PM CDT
Return by in Oneonta
Thu, Oct 15, 9:43 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Oneonta
2026-10-15T19:24
Arrive Alabaster
Thu, Oct 15, 8:34 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:09 AM to 11:09 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:12 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Oneonta
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
Clay
AL

City in Alabama, United States

From Oneonta
36.9 mi
00h 34m
To Alabaster
27.3 mi
00h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 10:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW
Destination
89°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 11:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 mph

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 5th Street North

    16 m · 6 sec · 5th Street North

  2. 2

    Turn left onto 2nd Avenue East

    55 m · 8 sec · 2nd Avenue East

  3. 3

    Turn right onto 6th Street South

    14 mi · 21 min · 6th Street South

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right

    1142 ft · 28 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    28.7 mi · 31 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight left toward I 459 South: Tuscaloosa, Montgomery

    2436 ft · 42 sec

  7. 7

    Continue on John M. Harbert III Freeway

    17 mi · 18 min · John M. Harbert III Freeway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 65: Birmingham, Montgomery

    979 ft · 24 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 65 South: Montgomery

    1.5 km · 2 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    10.9 mi · 12 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 Oneonta and Alabaster.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
15 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
6th Street South
42.9 mi · 67%
John M. Harbert III Freeway
17 mi · 27%
I 65 South
11.8 mi · 18%
1st Street South
1.06 mi · 2%
I 459 South
0.46 mi · 1%
US 31
0.26 mi
Longest Stretch

6th Street South

Merge slight left

28.7 mi · 00h 31m

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 09m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.7 mi
52.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Clay
00h 34m from Oneonta
Leave By
4:12 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Oneonta and Sunny near Alabaster.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 64.2 miles (103.3 km) and usually takes 01h 09m 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?

Clay is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.9 miles from Oneonta and 27.3 miles from Alabaster.

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

The direct path is about 52.5 miles (84.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.7 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 4:12 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.94 one way or $17.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Clay

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

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

RAIL

Birmingham

29 mi away
1819 Morris Ave.
RAIL

Anniston

71 mi away
126 West 4th St
BUS

Brent, AL

98 mi away
10393 Alabama Highway 5
RAIL

Tuscaloosa

106 mi away
2105 Greensboro Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Oneonta and Alabaster. Straight-line distance: 52.5 mi (84.49 km).

Oneonta

#1 Oneonta

City in Alabama, United States of America

Population6,601
Coordinates33.9481500, -86.4727600
Altitude262
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: 5th Street North (-86.472745, 33.948159)
End: (-86.816657, 33.244315)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 103 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 55m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.26 gal
8.57 L · about $8.94
Round trip
$17.87
4.52 gal · 17.14 L
Estimated CO2
20.1 kg one way
Round trip: 40.2 kg / 89 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $8.94 $17.87
Mid-grade $4.43 $10.01 $20.02
Premium $4.84 $10.93 $21.85
Diesel $5.93 $13.41 $26.82

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Oneonta and Alabaster. The current time is 19:24:54.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.