How far is Troy, AL from Alabaster, AL?

The driving distance from Troy, AL to Alabaster, AL is about 121.1 miles (194.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 110.8 miles (178.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 51m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
121.08 mi
01h 55m
Flight
110.77 mi
178.26 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
110.77 mi
Kilometers
178.26 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
121.08 mi
Kilometers
194.86 km
Drive Time
01h 55m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Alabaster
Tue, May 5, 9:17 AM CDT
Return by in Troy
Tue, May 5, 11:13 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Troy
2026-05-05T07:21
Arrive Alabaster
Tue, May 5, 9:17 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:56 AM to 11:56 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:38 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Troy
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Millbrook
AL

City in Autauga and Elmore counties, Alabama, United States of America

From Troy
58.5 mi
00h 57m
To Alabaster
62.6 mi
00h 57m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S
Destination
79°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    27 m · 9 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Walnut Street

    756 ft · 35 sec · East Walnut Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North 3 Notch Street

    3173 ft · 59 sec · North 3 Notch Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto West Fairview Avenue

    972 ft · 20 sec · West Fairview Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Orion Street

    533 ft · 11 sec · Orion Street

  6. 6

    Turn straight onto Trojan Way

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Trojan Way

  7. 7

    Turn right

    3.1 mi · 4 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    36.1 mi · 43 min

  9. 9

    Continue on McGehee Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · McGehee Road

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Carter Hill Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Carter Hill Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Zelda Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Zelda Road

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Ann Street

    911 ft · 27 sec · Ann Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Ann Street South

    1322 ft · 32 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    2.5 mi · 3 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on I-65 North: Birmingham

    1759 ft · 43 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    66.6 mi · 1 hr 12 min

  17. 17

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

    1669 ft · 43 sec

  18. 18

    Turn slight left onto 1st Street South

    1.2 mi · 2 min · 1st Street South

  19. 19

    Turn left

    54 m · 18 sec

  20. 20

    Turn right

    30 m · 7 sec

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
21 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
2 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I-65 North
66.9 mi · 55%
Trojan Way
37.6 mi · 31%
Ann Street South
2.79 mi · 2%
McGehee Road
1.45 mi · 1%
1st Street South
1.16 mi · 1%
Zelda Road
1.09 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 55m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.3 mi
110.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Millbrook
00h 57m from Troy
Leave By
2:38 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Troy 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 Troy to Alabaster?

The road trip is about 121.1 miles (194.9 km) and usually takes 01h 55m 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?

Millbrook is a useful midpoint, sitting about 58.5 miles from Troy and 62.6 miles from Alabaster.

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

The direct path is about 110.8 miles (178.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.3 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 2:38 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.17 one way or $32.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Troy and Mostly Sunny near Alabaster.

Stop Ideas Near Millbrook

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

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

BUS

Montgomery, AL

17 mi away
950 West South Boulevard
BUS

Selma, AL

62 mi away
434 Broad Street
BUS

Marion, AL

91 mi away
26400 Alabama Highway 14
BUS

Brent, AL

93 mi away
10393 Alabama Highway 5

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Troy and Alabaster. Straight-line distance: 110.77 mi (178.26 km).

Troy

#1 Troy

City in Pike County, Alabama, United States

Population18,762
Coordinates31.8087700, -85.9699500
Altitude165
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: East Walnut Street (-85.969958, 31.808534)
End: (-86.816657, 33.244315)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 195 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.27 gal
16.17 L · about $16.17
Round trip
$32.34
8.54 gal · 32.34 L
Estimated CO2
37.9 kg one way
Round trip: 75.9 kg / 167 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $16.17 $32.34
Mid-grade $4.26 $18.19 $36.37
Premium $4.63 $19.75 $39.50
Diesel $5.42 $23.12 $46.24

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 · May 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Troy and Alabaster. The current time is 07:21:11.

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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.