How far is Robertsdale, AL from Alabaster, AL?

The driving distance from Robertsdale, AL to Alabaster, AL is about 233.4 miles (375.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 193.2 miles (310.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 02m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
233.4 mi
03h 31m
Flight
193.17 mi
310.88 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
193.17 mi
Kilometers
310.88 km
Flight Time
00h 23m

Driving Distance

Road route
233.4 mi
Kilometers
375.62 km
Drive Time
03h 31m

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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 03h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Alabaster
Thu, Oct 15, 4:56 PM CDT
Return by in Robertsdale
Thu, Oct 15, 8:28 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Robertsdale
2026-10-15T13:25
Arrive Alabaster
Thu, Oct 15, 4:56 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:31 AM to 11:31 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:58 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Robertsdale
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Greenville
AL

County seat of Butler County, Alabama, United States

From Robertsdale
116.5 mi
01h 45m
To Alabaster
116.9 mi
01h 45m

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
5 mph SE
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 Robertsdale and Alabaster.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Pennsylvania Street

    862 ft · 31 sec · Pennsylvania Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Milwaukee Street

    21.5 mi · 29 min · Milwaukee Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Bay Minette Bypass

    5.3 mi · 9 min · Bay Minette Bypass

  4. 4

    Continue on Rabun Road

    4.2 mi · 6 min · Rabun Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp straight

    1421 ft · 35 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    199.9 mi · 3 hr 36 min

  7. 7

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

    1669 ft · 43 sec

  8. 8

    Turn slight left onto 1st Street South

    1.2 mi · 2 min · 1st Street South

  9. 9

    Turn left

    54 m · 18 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right

    30 m · 7 sec

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
11 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Rabun Road
204 mi · 88%
Milwaukee Street
21.5 mi · 9%
Bay Minette Bypass
5.29 mi · 2%
1st Street South
1.16 mi
US 31
0.32 mi
Pennsylvania Street
0.16 mi
Longest Stretch

Rabun Road

Merge slight left

200 mi · 03h 36m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 31m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+40.2 mi
193.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Greenville
01h 45m from Robertsdale
Leave By
9:58 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Robertsdale and Sunny near Alabaster.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 233.4 miles (375.6 km) and usually takes 03h 31m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Greenville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 116.5 miles from Robertsdale and 116.9 miles from Alabaster.

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

The direct path is about 193.2 miles (310.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 40.2 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:58 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.58 one way or $65.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 73.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Greenville

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

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

BUS

Montgomery, AL

62 mi away
950 West South Boulevard
BUS

Camden, AL

65 mi away
8 Claiborne Street \r\n8 Claiborne Street \r\n
BUS

Selma, AL

75 mi away
434 Broad Street
BUS

Thomasville, AL

106 mi away
34390 US Highway 43

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Robertsdale and Alabaster. Straight-line distance: 193.17 mi (310.88 km).

Robertsdale

#1 Robertsdale

City in Alabama, United States

Population7,030
Coordinates30.5538000, -87.7119300
Altitude45
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: Pennsylvania Street (-87.711856, 30.553674)
End: (-86.816657, 33.244315)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 376 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.24 gal
31.18 L · about $32.58
Round trip
$65.16
16.48 gal · 62.36 L
Estimated CO2
73.2 kg one way
Round trip: 146.5 kg / 323 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $32.58 $65.16
Mid-grade $4.43 $36.49 $72.99
Premium $4.84 $39.84 $79.68
Diesel $5.93 $48.90 $97.79

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 Robertsdale and Alabaster. The current time is 13:25:47.

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.