How far is Satsuma, AL from Alabaster, AL?

The driving distance from Satsuma, AL to Alabaster, AL is about 222.1 miles (357.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 180.4 miles (290.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 19m 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
222.15 mi
03h 09m
Flight
180.45 mi
290.41 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
180.45 mi
Kilometers
290.41 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
222.15 mi
Kilometers
357.52 km
Drive Time
03h 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 03h 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Alabaster
Thu, Oct 15, 5:27 PM CDT
Return by in Satsuma
Thu, Oct 15, 8:37 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Satsuma
2026-10-15T14:17
Arrive Alabaster
Thu, Oct 15, 5:27 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:10 AM to 11:10 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
10:40 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Satsuma
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 Satsuma
110.9 mi
01h 34m
To Alabaster
111.2 mi
01h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
90°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 Satsuma and Alabaster.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Railroad Street

    43 m · 13 sec · Railroad Street

  2. 2

    Turn right

    1.8 mi · 3 min

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right

    916 ft · 22 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    218.2 mi · 3 hr 55 min

  5. 5

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

    1669 ft · 43 sec

  6. 6

    Turn slight left onto 1st Street South

    1.2 mi · 2 min · 1st Street South

  7. 7

    Turn left

    54 m · 18 sec

  8. 8

    Turn right

    30 m · 7 sec

  9. 9

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Satsuma 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
9 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Railroad Street
218 mi · 98%
1st Street South
1.16 mi · 1%
US 31
0.32 mi
Longest Stretch

Railroad Street

Merge slight left

218 mi · 03h 55m

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 09m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+41.7 mi
180.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Greenville
01h 34m from Satsuma
Leave By
10:40 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Satsuma and Sunny near Alabaster.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 222.1 miles (357.5 km) and usually takes 03h 09m 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 110.9 miles from Satsuma and 111.2 miles from Alabaster.

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

The direct path is about 180.4 miles (290.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 41.7 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:40 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.00 one way or $62.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 69.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Satsuma 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 Satsuma and Alabaster. Straight-line distance: 180.45 mi (290.41 km).

Satsuma

#1 Satsuma

City in Mobile County, Alabama, United States

Population6,206
Coordinates30.8532400, -88.0561100
Altitude4
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: Railroad Street (-88.056103, 30.85324)
End: (-86.816657, 33.244315)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 358 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.84 gal
29.67 L · about $31.00
Round trip
$62.00
15.68 gal · 59.34 L
Estimated CO2
69.7 kg one way
Round trip: 139.3 kg / 307 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $31.00 $62.00
Mid-grade $4.43 $34.72 $69.45
Premium $4.84 $37.91 $75.81
Diesel $5.93 $46.52 $93.05

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 Satsuma and Alabaster. The current time is 14:17:25.

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.