Traveling from Alabaster to Eufaula is a straightforward 155.7-mile journey that typically takes about 3 hours and 19 minutes to complete. Because the trip is well within a single day’s reach, you can easily handle this transit without needing an overnight stay. Expect to spend roughly $24 on fuel for the trek, which takes you across the Southeast region of Alabama. The route relies primarily on I-65, US-82, and the Troy Highway to move you efficiently between destinations. Whether you are heading out for business or a quick change of scenery, this highway-focused drive offers a reliable and manageable path.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
77.9 miles from Alabaster, AL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 30m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 65
66.7 mi
1h 12m
US 82
64.9 mi
1h 28m
Troy Highway
12.4 mi
15m
I 85
2.7 mi
3m
Conecuh Avenue West
1.5 mi
2m
North Eufaula Avenue
1.4 mi
3m
McGehee Road
1.4 mi
2m
Zelda Road
1.1 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
I 65
— 66.7 mi, about 1h 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Alabaster, AL and Eufaula, AL.
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Start on this road
97 ft·14 sec·this road
2
Turn left
177 ft·14 sec
3
Turn right onto US 31; AL 119
1.0 mi·1 min·1st Street South
4
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·45 sec
Toward I-65 South: Montgomery
5
Merge onto I 65
67 mi·1 hr 12 min·I 65
6
Take the exit
393 ft·9 sec
Exit 171Toward I-85 North: Atlanta
7
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi·25 sec
Toward I 85 North: Atlanta
8
Continue on I 85
2.7 mi·3 min·I 85
Use the straight lane.
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi·34 sec
Exit 3Toward Ann StreetUse the slight right lane.
10
Turn right onto Ann Street
436 ft·8 sec·Ann Street
11
Keep slight left at fork onto Zelda Road
1.1 mi·2 min·Zelda Road
12
Continue on Carter Hill Road
1.1 mi·2 min·Carter Hill Road
13
Turn left onto McGehee Road
1.4 mi·2 min·McGehee Road
14
Continue on US 82; US 231
12 mi·15 min·Troy Highway
Use the straight lane.
15
Take the exit onto US 82
27 mi·37 min·US 82
Toward US 82 East: Union SpringsUse the left lane.
16
Turn slight right onto US 82
0.3 mi·59 sec·US 82
Use the right lane.
17
Turn left onto US 29; US 82
0.2 mi·32 sec·Martin Luther King Boulevard
18
Turn right onto US 82
1.5 mi·2 min·Conecuh Avenue West
Use the straight / right lanes.
19
Continue on US 82
37 mi·50 min·US 82
Use the straight lane.
20
Take the ramp onto US 82
212 ft·7 sec·US 82
21
Merge onto US 82; US 431
1.4 mi·3 min·North Eufaula Avenue
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
22
Continue on US 431
0.1 mi·28 sec·South Eufaula Avenue
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
23
Continue on US 431
0.1 mi·30 sec·South Eufaula Avenue
24
Arrive at destination
US 431
Trip Plan
Since this is a relatively short drive, you have plenty of flexibility to plan your departure time based on your personal schedule. Budget for at least one stop to stretch your legs during the 3-hour and 19-minute transit. Keep a close eye on your fuel gauge when exiting I-65, as the transition to US-82 and the Troy Highway involves shifting from high-speed interstate travel to different road types. If you want to avoid heavy traffic, try leaving Alabaster mid-morning to ensure a smoother transition through the various highway segments. Planning your single stop around the transition point from the interstate to the state highways can help keep your energy levels consistent until you reach Eufaula.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 77.9 miles from Alabaster, AL, or about 1h 30m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 66.7 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 34 miles or 38m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 77.9 miles or 1h 30m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 38m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Eufaula, AL than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Alabaster, AL so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Alabaster, AL
This is one driving day of about 155.7 miles and 3h 19m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 34 miles from Alabaster, AL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 65 for about 66.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway reset
3.2 mi from route
~8 min detour
$10 to $20
Montgomery, Alabama
Hours: 7 am–3 pm
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 16
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 115.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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0 mi into trip|~0m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
6
68.1 mi into trip|~1h 15m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 85 North: Atlanta
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I 85 North: Atlanta
7
71.1 mi into trip|~1h 19m in
Take the exit toward Ann Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 3
Toward Ann Street
6
87.4 mi into trip|~1h 42m in|US 82
Take the exit onto US 82 toward US 82 East: Union Springs
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward US 82 East: Union Springs
6
115.2 mi into trip|~2h 21m in|US 82 / Conecuh Avenue West
Turn right onto US 82 / Conecuh Avenue West
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$23.51 one way
$47.03 round trip
$3.84/gal25.4 MPG avg55 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.21
$25.81
$51.63
premium
$4.56
$27.95
$55.89
diesel
$5.61
$34.38
$68.75
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$24
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$49–$74
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 54.5 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $16 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
46.7
0
$16.35
$7.47
Efficient EV
38.9
0
$13.62
$6.23
EV Truck/SUV
62.3
0
$21.80
$9.96
Gas CO2
54 kg
EV CO2
18 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.
Forecast as of Apr 17, 2026
Origin
Alabaster, AL
Afternoon
in Alabaster on Tuesday
Local time
12:08 PM
CDT
Current temp
61°F
Mostly Clear
0 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Eufaula, AL
Afternoon
in Eufaula on Tuesday
Local time
12:08 PM
CDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
2 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
3h 19m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Birmingham Civil Rights National Monument
National Monument
In 1963, images of snarling police dogs unleashed against non-violent protesters and of children being sprayed with high-pressure hoses appeared in print and television news around the world. These dr...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a trip defined by efficiency, as 86% of your drive takes place on highways. You will start with a significant 66.7-mile stretch on I-65, which serves as the longest uninterrupted portion of the journey. Once you transition off the interstate and onto US-82 and the Troy Highway, the pace adjusts but remains focused on steady movement. This is a practical, highway-centric route that prioritizes getting you to your destination rather than meandering through backroads. You will spend the vast majority of your time maintaining consistent speeds, making for a predictable experience behind the wheel.
86% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
24 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 66.7 mi on I 65.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 65 and US 82. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive.
Driving Effort8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 155.7 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start: Navigation decision point; at 68.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 71.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Eufaula is a town on the west bank of the Chattahoochee River in the River Heritage region of Alabama, and like that river, Eufaula is a real sleeper, though it has a dark restive past, with secessionists terrorizing abolitionists before the Civil War, and white supremacists killing at least 7 black people during the Election Riot of 1874, not to mention municipal officials postponing integration as much as possible. All that aside though, some nice historical architecture remains to be seen.
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 19m. Total distance: 155.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 19m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (86%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 66.7 miles on I 65. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Eufaula, AL before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: near the start: Navigation decision point; at 68.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 71.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Birmingham Civil Rights National Monument. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Possible but tiring. At 3.3 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 6.6 hours — manageable with a long break at Eufaula, AL, but most travelers stay overnight.
