Origin
Alabaster, AL
Afternoon in Alabaster on Thursday
Local time
12:15 PM
CDT
Current temp
79°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Alabaster, AL to Talladega, AL
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 19m
Distance
52.5 mi
84 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 13m
★
6 AM
1h 19m
8 AM
1h 32m
10 AM
1h 24m
12 PM
1h 22m
3 PM
1h 24m
5 PM
1h 31m
8 PM
1h 16m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Alabaster, AL
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Talladega, AL
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Trip Overview
The drive from Alabaster, AL to Talladega, AL covers 52.5 miles and takes about 1h 19m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on 2nd Place Northwest, 1st Street North, County Road 68 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.93 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 19m. Total distance: 52.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 19m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 19m drive with frequent turns across 52.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
2nd Place Northwest is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Alabaster, AL to Talladega, AL is easy. At 1h 19m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Alabaster, AL to Talladega, AL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 2nd Place Northwest | — | — |
| 1st Street North | — | — |
| County Road 68 | — | — |
| Simmsville Road | — | — |
| County Road 11 | — | — |
| County Road 280 | — | — |
| 1st Street Southwest | — | — |
| Desoto Caverns Parkway | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
2nd Place Northwest
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Alabaster, AL and Talladega, AL.
1
Start on the route
299 ft
·
24 sec
·
the route
2
Turn right onto 2nd Place Northwest
184 ft
·
13 sec
·
2nd Place Northwest
3
Turn left onto 1st Street North
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
1st Street North
4
Turn right onto County Road 68
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
County Road 68
5
Turn left onto Simmsville Road
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Simmsville Road
6
Continue on County Road 11
9.9 mi
·
14 min
·
County Road 11
7
At the end of the road, turn right onto County Road 280
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
County Road 280
8
Continue on County Road 280
318 ft
·
9 sec
·
County Road 280
9
Turn right
3.0 mi
·
3 min
10
Take the exit straight
15 mi
·
19 min
11
Turn left onto 1st Street Southwest
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
1st Street Southwest
12
Continue on Desoto Caverns Parkway
9.4 mi
·
16 min
·
Desoto Caverns Parkway
13
At the end of the road, turn left
7.1 mi
·
8 min
14
Turn right onto Fort Lashley Avenue
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Fort Lashley Avenue
15
Continue on West Battle Street
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
West Battle Street
16
Turn left onto North Spring Street
0.1 mi
·
30 sec
·
North Spring Street
17
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 26.2 mi from Alabaster, AL · 39m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
26 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 26.2 miles from Alabaster, AL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Talladega, AL
The final approach into Talladega, AL usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.93 one way
$15.86 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
18 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $8.70 | $17.41 |
| premium | $4.56 | $9.42 | $18.85 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.59 | $23.18 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15.8 | 0 | $5.51 | $2.52 |
| Efficient EV | 13.1 | 0 | $4.59 | $2.10 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 21 | 0 | $7.35 | $3.36 |
Gas CO2
18 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Talladega, AL
Afternoon in Talladega on Thursday
Local time
12:15 PM
CDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
79°F
Vincent, AL
26 mi in
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
1 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 19m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Alabaster, AL to Talladega, AL covers 52.5 miles and takes about 1h 19m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are 2nd Place Northwest, 1st Street North, County Road 68. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 26.2 miles from Alabaster, AL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $7.93 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
The drive from Alabaster, AL to Talladega, AL is easy. At 1h 19m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Alabaster, AL to Talladega, AL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Alabaster, AL to Talladega, AL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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