Origin
Hueytown, AL
Evening in Hueytown on Thursday
Local time
5:33 PM
CDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hueytown, AL to Alabaster, AL
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
42m
Distance
21.7 mi
35 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 39m
★
6 AM
0h 42m
8 AM
0h 50m
10 AM
0h 45m
12 PM
0h 44m
3 PM
0h 45m
5 PM
0h 49m
8 PM
0h 40m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hueytown, AL
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Alabaster, AL
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Trip Overview
The drive from Hueytown, AL to Alabaster, AL covers 21.7 miles and takes about 42m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Morgan Road, County Road 52, 19th Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 6.1 miles on Morgan Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.28 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 42m. Total distance: 21.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
42m 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 with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a 42m drive with frequent turns across 21.7 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.
Morgan Road is the longest continuous segment at about 6.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 4 miles in near US 11; AL 5 / 9th Avenue North.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 42m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 4 miles (US 11; AL 5 / 9th Avenue North): Navigation decision point; at 4.4 miles (AL 150 / 14th Street North): Navigation decision point; at 6.5 miles (Morgan Road): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
4 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
US 11; AL 5 / 9th Avenue North
Turn right onto US 11; AL 5 / 9th Avenue North
Navigation decision point
4
4.4 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
AL 150 / 14th Street North
Turn left onto AL 150 / 14th Street North
Navigation decision point
5
6.5 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
Morgan Road
Turn right onto Morgan Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
19.2 mi into trip
|
~36m in
|
CR 95 / 9th Street Northwest
At end of road, turn right onto CR 95 / 9th Street Northwest
Navigation decision point
5
21.6 mi into trip
|
~42m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Morgan Road | 6.1 mi | 10m |
| County Road 52 | 4.8 mi | 9m |
| 19th Street | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| 14th Street North | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Hueytown Road | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| County Road 58 | 1.3 mi | 3m |
| 18th Street North | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| 9th Street Northwest | 0.8 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Morgan Road
— 6.1 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hueytown, AL and Alabaster, AL.
1
Start on High School Road
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
High School Road
2
Turn slight left onto Hueytown Road
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Hueytown Road
3
Continue on 19th Street
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
19th Street
4
Turn slight right onto 18th Street North
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
18th Street North
5
Turn right onto US 11; AL 5
0.4 mi
·
41 sec
·
9th Avenue North
6
Turn left onto AL 150
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
14th Street North
7
Continue on AL 150
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Bessemer Road
8
Turn right onto Morgan Road
6.1 mi
·
10 min
·
Morgan Road
Use the left lane.
9
Continue on County Road 52
4.8 mi
·
9 min
·
County Road 52
10
Continue on County Road 17
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
County Road 17
11
Turn left onto CR 58
1.3 mi
·
3 min
·
County Road 58
12
At end of road, turn right onto CR 95
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
9th Street Northwest
13
Turn left onto CR 66
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Industrial Road
14
Turn right onto US 31; AL 119
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
1st Street North
15
Turn right
177 ft
·
18 sec
16
Turn right
97 ft
·
7 sec
17
Arrive at destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.28 one way
$6.55 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $3.60 | $7.20 |
| premium | $4.56 | $3.89 | $7.79 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.79 | $9.58 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.5 | 0 | $2.28 | $1.04 |
| Efficient EV | 5.4 | 0 | $1.90 | $0.87 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.7 | 0 | $3.04 | $1.39 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
Alabaster, AL
Evening in Alabaster on Thursday
Local time
5:33 PM
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
1 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
42m 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 Hueytown, AL to Alabaster, AL covers 21.7 miles and takes about 42m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Morgan Road, County Road 52, 19th Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 10.8 miles from Hueytown, AL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.28 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.
This is a straightforward 42m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 4 miles (US 11; AL 5 / 9th Avenue North): Navigation decision point; at 4.4 miles (AL 150 / 14th Street North): Navigation decision point; at 6.5 miles (Morgan Road): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Hueytown, AL to Alabaster, AL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Birmingham Civil Rights National Monument.
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