Origin
Alabaster, AL
Morning in Alabaster on Saturday
Local time
6:49 AM
CDT
Current temp
79°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Alabaster, AL to Pell City, AL
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
57m
Distance
50 mi
80 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
0h 53m
★
6 AM
0h 58m
8 AM
1h 7m
10 AM
1h 1m
12 PM
1h 0m
3 PM
1h 1m
5 PM
1h 7m
8 PM
0h 55m
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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Pell City, AL
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Trip Overview
The drive from Alabaster, AL to Pell City, AL covers 50 miles and takes about 57m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on 1st Street South, I-65 North, I 459 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.55 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 57m. Total distance: 50 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
57m 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 57m drive with frequent turns across 50 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
1st Street South 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 Pell City, AL is easy. At 57m 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 Pell City, AL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Street South | — | — |
| I-65 North | — | — |
| I 459 | — | — |
| I 459 North | — | — |
| John M | — | — |
| I 20 | — | — |
| I 20 East | — | — |
| US 231 | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
1st Street South
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Alabaster, AL and Pell City, AL.
1
Start on the route
98 ft
·
14 sec
·
the route
2
Turn left
177 ft
·
15 sec
3
Turn right onto 1st Street South
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
1st Street South
4
Take the ramp left toward I-65 North: Birmingham
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
I-65 North: Birmingham
5
Merge slight left
11 mi
·
11 min
6
Take the exit slight right toward I 459: Atlanta, Gadsden, Tuscaloosa
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
I 459: Atlanta, Gadsden, Tuscaloosa
7
Keep slight right to continue on I 459 North: Atlanta, Gadsden
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
I 459 North: Atlanta, Gadsden
8
Merge slight left onto John M. Harbert III Freeway
13 mi
·
13 min
·
John M. Harbert III Freeway
9
Take the exit slight right toward I 20: Birmingham, Atlanta
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
I 20: Birmingham, Atlanta
10
Keep slight right to continue on I 20 East: Atlanta
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
I 20 East: Atlanta
11
Merge slight left
21 mi
·
22 min
12
Take the exit slight right toward US 231, AL 53: Ashville, Pell City
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
US 231, AL 53: Ashville, Pell City
13
Turn right onto Martin Street
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Martin Street
14
Turn right onto Comer Avenue
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
Comer Avenue
15
Turn right onto Cogswell Avenue
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Cogswell Avenue
16
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 25 mi from Alabaster, AL · 28m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
25 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 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 25 miles from Alabaster, AL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Pell City, AL
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Pell City, AL if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.55 one way
$15.10 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
18 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $8.29 | $16.58 |
| premium | $4.56 | $8.97 | $17.95 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.04 | $22.08 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 17.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15 | 0 | $5.25 | $2.40 |
| Efficient EV | 12.5 | 0 | $4.38 | $2.00 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 20 | 0 | $7.00 | $3.20 |
Gas CO2
17 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (65% 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
Pell City, AL
Morning in Pell City on Saturday
Local time
6:49 AM
CDT
Current temp
79°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
57m 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 Pell City, AL covers 50 miles and takes about 57m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are 1st Street South, I-65 North, I 459. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 25 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 $7.55 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 Pell City, AL is easy. At 57m 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 Pell City, AL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Alabaster, AL to Pell City, AL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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