Origin
Millbrook, AL
Late night in Millbrook on Sunday
Local time
2:56 AM
CDT
Current temp
80°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Millbrook, AL to Alabaster, AL
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 11m
Distance
61.7 mi
99 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 6m
★
6 AM
1h 12m
8 AM
1h 23m
10 AM
1h 16m
12 PM
1h 15m
3 PM
1h 16m
5 PM
1h 23m
8 PM
1h 8m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Millbrook, AL
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Alabaster, AL
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Trip Overview
This 61.7-mile drive from Millbrook, AL to Alabaster, AL is designed for a single day, taking approximately 1 hour and 11 minutes to complete. Primarily utilizing I-65, this route offers a straightforward journey through Alabama's Southeast region. With a projected fuel cost of around $9, it's an economical option for a quick trip. The highway-focused profile means you'll spend most of your time on interstates, making it efficient for reaching your destination without needing an overnight stop. Plan for a smooth, direct travel experience.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 65 | 56.4 mi | 1h |
| County Road 10 | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| 1st Street South | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| AL 14 | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Grandview Road | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| County Road 8 | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Edgewood Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Main Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 65
— 56.4 mi, about 1h
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Millbrook, AL and Alabaster, AL.
1
Start on AL 143
30 ft
·
9 sec
·
Main Street
2
Turn sharp left onto Edgewood Road
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
Edgewood Road
3
Turn slight right onto Grandview Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Grandview Road
4
Continue on County Road 10
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
County Road 10
5
Continue on County Road 8
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
County Road 8
6
Turn left onto AL 14
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
AL 14
7
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
8
Merge onto I 65
56 mi
·
1 hr
·
I 65
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
Toward US 31, AL 3: Alabaster, Saginaw
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Turn slight left onto US 31
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
1st Street South
Use the straight lane.
11
Turn left
177 ft
·
18 sec
12
Turn right
97 ft
·
7 sec
13
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
31 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 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 30.8 miles from Millbrook, AL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 61.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Edgewood Road
Turn sharp left onto Edgewood Road
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
4
2.7 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
AL 14
Turn left onto AL 14
Navigation decision point
3
3.5 mi into trip
|
~7m in
Take the ramp
Navigation decision point
7
60.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 8m in
Take the exit toward US 31, AL 3: Alabaster, Saginaw
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward US 31, AL 3: Alabaster, Saginaw
5
61.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 11m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.32 one way
$18.64 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
22 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $10.23 | $20.46 |
| premium | $4.56 | $11.07 | $22.15 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.62 | $27.25 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 21.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 18.5 | 0 | $6.48 | $2.96 |
| Efficient EV | 15.4 | 0 | $5.40 | $2.47 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 24.7 | 0 | $8.64 | $3.95 |
Gas CO2
22 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (68% 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 Sunday
Local time
2:56 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
1 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
1h 11m 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 predominantly highway-focused experience on this route, with 93% of the drive occurring on high-speed roads. You'll encounter a significant uninterrupted stretch of 56.4 miles on I-65, allowing for consistent progress. While the majority is interstate, the inclusion of County Road 10 and 1st Street South in Alabaster suggests a transition to local roads closer to your destination. This mix provides a balance of efficient travel and a brief introduction to local routes as you arrive.
93% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 56.4 mi on I 65.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 65 and County Road 10. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Edgewood Road.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 11m 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 (Edgewood Road): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 2.7 miles (AL 14): Navigation decision point; at 3.5 miles: Navigation decision point.
About the Cities
Starting in Millbrook, AL
Full guide →Millbrook is a small town in the River Heritage region of Alabama, near Montgomery.
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 1h 11m. Total distance: 61.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 11m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (93%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 56.4 miles on I 65. 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: near the start (Edgewood Road): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 2.7 miles (AL 14): Navigation decision point; at 3.5 miles: Navigation decision point.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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