How far is Tillmans Corner, AL from Alabaster, AL?

The driving distance from Tillmans Corner, AL to Alabaster, AL is about 245.3 miles (394.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 199.8 miles (321.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 18m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
245.31 mi
03h 39m
Flight
199.84 mi
321.61 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
199.84 mi
Kilometers
321.61 km
Flight Time
00h 24m

Driving Distance

Road route
245.31 mi
Kilometers
394.79 km
Drive Time
03h 39m

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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 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Alabaster
Thu, Apr 23, 2:20 AM CDT
Return by in Tillmans Corner
Thu, Apr 23, 6:00 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Tillmans Corner
2026-04-22T22:41
Arrive Alabaster
Thu, Apr 23, 2:20 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:39 AM to 11:39 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
9:42 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Tillmans Corner
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
Georgiana
AL

City in Alabama, USA

From Tillmans Corner
121.7 mi
01h 49m
To Alabaster
123.7 mi
01h 49m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Wednesday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SE
Destination
82°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Tillmans Corner and Alabaster.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    8 m · 3 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right

    13 m · 9 sec

  3. 3

    Turn left

    23 m · 5 sec

  4. 4

    Turn slight right

    44 m · 18 sec

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Three Notch-Kroner Road

    48 m · 7 sec · Three Notch-Kroner Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Three Notch-Kroner Road

    18 m · 9 sec · Three Notch-Kroner Road

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Government Boulevard

    5 mi · 8 min · Government Boulevard

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight right

    2146 ft · 52 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    236 mi · 4 hr 15 min

  10. 10

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

    1669 ft · 43 sec

  11. 11

    Turn slight left onto 1st Street South

    1.2 mi · 2 min · 1st Street South

  12. 12

    Turn left

    54 m · 18 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right

    30 m · 7 sec

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Tillmans Corner 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
14 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Government Boulevard
241 mi · 98%
1st Street South
1.16 mi
US 31
0.32 mi
Three Notch-Kroner Road
0.04 mi
Longest Stretch

Government Boulevard

Merge slight left

236 mi · 04h 15m

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 39m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+45.5 mi
199.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Georgiana
01h 49m from Tillmans Corner
Leave By
9:42 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Tillmans Corner 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 Tillmans Corner to Alabaster?

The road trip is about 245.3 miles (394.8 km) and usually takes 03h 39m 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?

Georgiana is a useful midpoint, sitting about 121.7 miles from Tillmans Corner and 123.7 miles from Alabaster.

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

The direct path is about 199.8 miles (321.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 45.5 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 9:42 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.80 one way or $65.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 77 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Tillmans Corner and Mostly Sunny near Alabaster.

Stop Ideas Near Georgiana

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

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

BUS

Camden, AL

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

Montgomery, AL

86 mi away
950 West South Boulevard
BUS

Selma, AL

90 mi away
434 Broad Street
BUS

Grove Hill, AL

98 mi away
430 South Jackson Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Tillmans Corner and Alabaster. Straight-line distance: 199.84 mi (321.61 km).

Tillmans Corner

#1 Tillmans Corner

Census designated place

Population17,398
Coordinates30.5901900, -88.1708400
Altitude25
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: (-88.170394, 30.590333)
End: (-86.816657, 33.244315)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 395 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.66 gal
32.77 L · about $32.80
Round trip
$65.59
17.32 gal · 65.54 L
Estimated CO2
77 kg one way
Round trip: 153.9 kg / 339 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $32.80 $65.59
Mid-grade $4.26 $36.88 $73.77
Premium $4.63 $40.05 $80.11
Diesel $5.42 $46.89 $93.79

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Tillmans Corner and Alabaster. The current time is 22:41:12.

Distance to Other Cities

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