Alabaster to Prichard is 231.7 miles and takes about 4h 13m via I 65, with a fuel budget near $34 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This route stays within Alabama, connecting two points in the Southeast region. Given its mostly highway profile, expect a straightforward drive with minimal turns. It's a practical option for getting between these two locations efficiently, especially if you're looking for a trip that can comfortably be completed in a single day.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
115.9 miles from Alabaster, AL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 6m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 65
228 mi
4h 6m
1st Street South
1 mi
1m
Rebel Road
0.5 mi
<1m
I 165
0.5 mi
<1m
North Wilson Avenue
0.3 mi
<1m
East Azan Street
0.1 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
I 65
— 228 mi, about 4h 6m
Traffic on I-65
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 86 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~1,064 veh/hr typical
· worst 1,470
Quietest
1 AM
~126 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
8.4×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 104 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Alabaster, AL and Prichard, AL.
1
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
228 mi·4 hr 6 min·I 65
6
Take the exit
0.6 mi·41 sec
Toward I 165: Mobile
7
Continue on I 165
0.5 mi·34 sec·I 165
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi·38 sec
Toward Wilson / Price Aves, Dr. M. L. King, Jr. Drive
9
Turn straight onto Rebel Road
0.5 mi·56 sec·Rebel Road
10
Turn sharp left onto North Wilson Avenue
0.3 mi·37 sec·North Wilson Avenue
11
Turn right onto East Azan Street
0.1 mi·30 sec·East Azan Street
12
Arrive at destination
East Azan Street
Trip Plan
This trip is best tackled in one day, so leaving in the morning will give you plenty of daylight. With a drive time under 5 hours, you likely won't need many stops, but it's wise to fuel up before you leave Alabaster, as the $34 fuel estimate is based on the entire 231.7-mile distance. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge as you get closer to Prichard, as services might become less frequent in certain stretches. The long highway segment on I 65 means you can cover a lot of ground quickly, so plan for a brief stop midway if you need a break.
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 115.9 miles from Alabaster, AL, or about 2h 6m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 228 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 51 miles or 56m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 115.9 miles or 2h 6m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 26m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Prichard, 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 231.7 miles and 4h 13m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 51 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 228 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 8
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 231.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip|~0m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
3
0.1 mi into trip|~0m in|US 31; AL 119 / 1st Street South
Turn right onto US 31; AL 119 / 1st Street South
Navigation decision point
4
229.4 mi into trip|~4h 9m in
Take the exit toward I 165: Mobile
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward I 165: Mobile
5
230.5 mi into trip|~4h 10m in
Take the exit toward Wilson / Price Aves, Dr. M. L. King, Jr. Drive
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward Wilson / Price Aves, Dr. M. L. King, Jr....
4
231.6 mi into trip|~4h 12m in|East Azan Street
Turn right onto East Azan Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$36.07 one way
$72.14 round trip
$3.95/gal25.4 MPG avg81 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$39.76
$79.53
premium
$4.71
$42.97
$85.95
diesel
$6.18
$56.37
$112.73
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$36
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$61–$86
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 81.1 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-10-12.
Driving Electric?
About $24 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
69.5
0
$24.33
$11.12
Efficient EV
57.9
0
$20.27
$9.27
EV Truck/SUV
92.7
1
$32.44
$14.83
Gas CO2
81 kg
EV CO2
27 kg (67% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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 Oct 19, 2026
Origin
Alabaster, AL
Morning
in Alabaster on Tuesday
Local time
6:52 AM
CDT
Current temp
71°F
Sunny
NE 5 to 10 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Rip Current Statement
Rip Current Statement issued October 19 at 7:08AM CDT until October 20 at 6:00AM CDT by NWS Mobile AL
Destination
Prichard, AL
Morning
in Prichard on Tuesday
Local time
6:52 AM
CDT
Current temp
75°F
Sunny
NE 5 to 10 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Rip Current Statement
Rip Current Statement issued October 19 at 7:08AM CDT until October 20 at 6:00AM CDT by NWS Mobile AL
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
4 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
4h 13m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
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?
You'll spend 99% of your time on highways, with the longest continuous stretch covering 228 miles on I 65. Expect a predominantly highway experience until you approach your destination, where you'll transition to surface streets like 1st Street South and Rebel Road. The high highway percentage means you'll encounter a steady flow of traffic and potentially numerous exits as you get closer to urban areas.
99% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 228 mi on I 65.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 65 and 1st Street South. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive.
Driving Effort3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 4h 13m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start: Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (US 31; AL 119 / 1st Street South): Navigation decision point; at 229.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
The longest stretch is about 228 miles on I 65. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 18 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
The main spots that need attention: near the start: Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (US 31; AL 119 / 1st Street South): Navigation decision point; at 229.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Yes — Birmingham Civil Rights National Monument. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Possible but tiring. At 4.2 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 8.4 hours — manageable with a long break at Prichard, AL, but most travelers stay overnight.
