Origin
Bessemer, AL
Late night in Bessemer on Tuesday
Local time
5:36 AM
CDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bessemer, AL to Alabaster, AL
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
34m
Distance
17.1 mi
28 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Good
7 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 31m
★
6 AM
0h 34m
8 AM
0h 40m
10 AM
0h 36m
12 PM
0h 36m
3 PM
0h 37m
5 PM
0h 40m
8 PM
0h 33m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bessemer, AL
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Alabaster, AL
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Trip Overview
This short 17.1-mile drive from Bessemer to Alabaster, Alabama, is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking approximately 34 minutes to complete. You'll primarily navigate local roads, including Morgan Road, County Road 52, and County Road 58, with no highway driving involved. The estimated fuel cost for this journey is a modest $3, making it an economical option. The route offers a local feel and is characterized by frequent turns, so it's best suited for those who prefer a more engaged driving experience rather than a simple cruise. Given its short distance, it's ideal for a quick excursion within the Southeast region.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Morgan Road | 6.1 mi | 10m |
| County Road 52 | 4.8 mi | 9m |
| County Road 58 | 1.3 mi | 3m |
| 14th Street North | 1 mi | 1m |
| 9th Street Northwest | 0.8 mi | 2m |
| 1st Street North | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Industrial Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| County Road 17 | 0.6 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Morgan Road
— 6.1 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bessemer, AL and Alabaster, AL.
1
Start on 3rd Avenue North
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
3rd Avenue North
2
Turn left onto AL 150
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
14th Street North
3
Continue on AL 150
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Bessemer Road
4
Turn right onto Morgan Road
6.1 mi
·
10 min
·
Morgan Road
Use the left lane.
5
Continue on County Road 52
4.8 mi
·
9 min
·
County Road 52
6
Continue on County Road 17
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
County Road 17
7
Turn left onto CR 58
1.3 mi
·
3 min
·
County Road 58
8
At end of road, turn right onto CR 95
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
9th Street Northwest
9
Turn left onto CR 66
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Industrial Road
10
Turn right onto US 31; AL 119
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
1st Street North
11
Turn right
177 ft
·
18 sec
12
Turn right
97 ft
·
7 sec
13
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 0.4 and 17.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.4 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
AL 150 / 14th Street North
Turn left onto AL 150 / 14th Street North
Navigation decision point
5
1.9 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
Morgan Road
Turn right onto Morgan Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
13.4 mi into trip
|
~25m in
|
CR 58 / County Road 58
Turn left onto CR 58 / County Road 58
Navigation decision point
5
14.7 mi into trip
|
~28m in
|
CR 95 / 9th Street Northwest
At end of road, turn right onto CR 95 / 9th Street Northwest
Navigation decision point
5
17.1 mi into trip
|
~34m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.58 one way
$5.17 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $2.83 | $5.67 |
| premium | $4.56 | $3.07 | $6.14 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.78 | $7.55 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.1 | 0 | $1.80 | $0.82 |
| Efficient EV | 4.3 | 0 | $1.50 | $0.68 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.8 | 0 | $2.39 | $1.09 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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
Alabaster, AL
Late night in Alabaster on Tuesday
Local time
5:36 AM
CDT
Current temp
81°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
24 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
34m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a 'turn-heavy local drive' for the entirety of this 17.1-mile route, with zero highway percentage. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 6.1 miles on Morgan Road. This means you'll be actively navigating through local streets and county roads for most of the journey. The character of the drive is defined by its frequent changes in direction, requiring your attention to be on the road and navigation rather than a monotonous landscape. It's a hands-on driving experience that keeps you engaged from Bessemer to Alabaster.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 6.1 mi on Morgan Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
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 0.4 miles in near AL 150 / 14th Street 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 34m 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: at 0.4 miles (AL 150 / 14th Street North): Navigation decision point; at 1.9 miles (Morgan Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 13.4 miles (CR 58 / County Road 58): Navigation decision point.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
598 ft
436 ft
Total Climb
263 ft
Total Descent
291 ft
Highest Point
598 ft
~7.3 mi in
Elevation Range
161 ft
About the Cities
Starting in Bessemer, AL
Full guide →Bessemer is an industrial city in Metropolitan Alabama, just outside of Birmingham.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 34m. Total distance: 17.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
34m 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
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 6.1 miles on Morgan Road. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (AL 150 / 14th Street North): Navigation decision point; at 1.9 miles (Morgan Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 13.4 miles (CR 58 / County Road 58): Navigation decision point.
Yes — Birmingham Civil Rights National Monument. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Alabaster, AL before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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