How far is Valley, AL from Alabaster, AL?
The driving distance from Valley, AL to Alabaster, AL is about 129.3 miles (208.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 99.3 miles (159.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 34m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 17m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
The capital of Alabama.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Valley and Alabaster.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Valley and Alabaster.
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Start on 55th Street West
1174 ft · 53 sec · 55th Street West
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Turn right onto 23rd Boulevard West
824 ft · 39 sec · 23rd Boulevard West
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Fob James Drive
2.4 mi · 4 min · Fob James Drive
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Continue on South Phillips Road
623 ft · 21 sec · South Phillips Road
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Take the ramp left toward I-85 South: Montgomery
1252 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left
76.5 mi · 1 hr 23 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 Valley 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-85 South
Merge slight left
76.5 mi · 01h 23m
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.
Sunny leaving Valley and Sunny near Alabaster.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Valley to Alabaster?
The road trip is about 129.3 miles (208.1 km) and usually takes 02h 17m 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?
Montgomery is a useful midpoint, sitting about 74 miles from Valley and 55.3 miles from Alabaster.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 99.3 miles (159.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 30 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 1:56 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.03 one way or $36.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Valley and Sunny near Alabaster.
Stop Ideas Near Montgomery
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Montgomery.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Valley and Alabaster. Straight-line distance: 99.28 mi (159.77 km).
#1 Valley
City in Alabama, United States
| Population | 9,077 |
| Coordinates | 32.8187400, -85.1793900 |
| Altitude | 173 |
| 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: 208 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 50m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 36m |
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 | $3.95 | $18.03 | $36.06 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $20.20 | $40.39 |
| Premium | $4.84 | $22.05 | $44.10 |
| Diesel | $5.93 | $27.06 | $54.12 |
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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