How far is Pike Road, AL from Alabaster, AL?
The driving distance from Pike Road, AL to Alabaster, AL is about 87.6 miles (140.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 78.2 miles (125.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 49m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 24m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Town in Alabama, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pike Road and Alabaster.
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Start on Flinn Road
41 m · 13 sec · Flinn Road
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Turn left onto Old Pike Road
1.7 mi · 4 min · Old Pike Road
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Turn left onto Ray Thorington Road
4.4 mi · 7 min · Ray Thorington Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Vaughn Road
731 ft · 17 sec · Vaughn Road
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Turn right onto Halcyon Boulevard
1.2 mi · 3 min · Halcyon Boulevard
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Turn right onto Taylor Road
2933 ft · 1 min · Taylor Road
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Take the ramp straight toward I-85 South, US 80 West: Montgomery
1990 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
8.8 mi · 11 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I-65 North: Birmingham
1759 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left
66.6 mi · 1 hr 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 31, AL 3: Alabaster, Saginaw
1669 ft · 43 sec
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Turn slight left onto 1st Street South
1.2 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 Pike Road 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-65 North
Merge slight left
66.6 mi · 01h 12m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Pike Road 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 Pike Road to Alabaster?
The road trip is about 87.6 miles (140.9 km) and usually takes 01h 24m 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?
Oak Grove is a useful midpoint, sitting about 42.8 miles from Pike Road and 44.7 miles from Alabaster.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 78.2 miles (125.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.4 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 3:40 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.70 one way or $23.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Pike Road and Mostly Sunny near Alabaster.
Stop Ideas Near Oak Grove
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Pike Road and Alabaster. Straight-line distance: 78.21 mi (125.87 km).
#1 Pike Road
Town
| Population | 10,552 |
| Coordinates | 32.2843100, -86.1030200 |
| Altitude | 90 |
| 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: 141 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 11m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 05m |
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 | $11.70 | $23.40 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $13.16 | $26.32 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $14.29 | $28.58 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $16.73 | $33.46 |
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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