How far is Oxford, AL from Alabaster, AL?
The driving distance from Oxford, AL to Alabaster, AL is about 76.5 miles (123.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 09m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 62.1 miles (99.9 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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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.
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.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Clear
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Oxford and Alabaster.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oxford and Alabaster.
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Start on Snow Street
2217 ft · 58 sec · Snow Street
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Turn right onto Quintard Drive
1.1 km · 1 min · Quintard Drive
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Take the exit right toward I 20 West: Birmingham
1340 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left
47.8 mi · 51 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 459: Montgomery, Tuscaloosa, Gadsden
1768 ft · 34 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 459 South: Montgomery, Tuscaloosa
1.2 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto John M. Harbert III Freeway
12.8 mi · 14 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 Oxford and Alabaster.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 20 West
Merge slight left
47.8 mi · 00h 51m
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.
Sunny leaving Oxford and Mostly Clear near Alabaster.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Oxford to Alabaster?
The road trip is about 76.5 miles (123.1 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?
Moody is a useful midpoint, sitting about 38.2 miles from Oxford and 38.3 miles from Alabaster.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 62.1 miles (99.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.4 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 $10.22 one way or $20.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Oxford and Mostly Clear near Alabaster.
Stop Ideas Near Moody
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Pell City Recreation Hall
Trussville City Hall
Pell City City Council
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Moody.
Birmingham
Anniston
Brent, AL
Tuscaloosa
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Oxford and Alabaster. Straight-line distance: 62.1 mi (99.94 km).
#1 Oxford
City in Calhoun and Talladega counties, Alabama, USA
| Population | 21,216 |
| Coordinates | 33.6142700, -85.8349600 |
| Altitude | 200 |
| 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: 123 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 57m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.79 | $10.22 | $20.45 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $11.50 | $23.00 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $12.49 | $24.98 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $14.62 | $29.24 |
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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