Lake Martin to Birmingham: Alexander City Directions

Lake Martin is one of Alabama's favorite weekend escapes, and plenty of Birmingham families split their time between the city and the lake. From Alexander City, our showroom is about 75 miles straight up US-280, making it easy to shop when you're heading back toward town.

• Distance~75 miles
• Drive Time1 hour 20 minutes
• Main RouteUS-280 West
• Address500 Palisades Blvd

Towing Confidence for Lake Martin

If your weekends involve pulling a wake boat or pontoon up a steep ramp, towing capability matters. The F-150 and Super Duty offer high tow ratings and available trailer tech, while the Expedition tows confidently with room for the whole crew and their gear.

Popular with Alexander City-area shoppers: F-150, Super Duty, Expedition, Bronco.

Step-by-Step Directions

US-280 West runs directly from Alexander City to Birmingham. Once you pass Chelsea and Inverness, exit onto Lakeshore Parkway (SR-149) and follow it west.

1. Take US-280 West from Alexander City toward Kellyton and Sylacauga.
2. Continue through Childersburg, Harpersville, and Chelsea.
3. Past Mountain Brook, exit onto Lakeshore Parkway / Shades Creek Parkway (SR-149) heading west.

Finding Our Showroom

Stay on Lakeshore Parkway (SR-149) as it heads west past Samford University and straight through the I-65 interchange at Exit 255. Continue a short distance to Palisades Boulevard, where you'll find our showroom at number 500.

Traffic tip: Sunday afternoons in summer can be busy on US-280 as lake traffic heads back to Birmingham.

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Who We Serve Around Alexander City

We regularly help drivers from Dadeville, Jacksons' Gap, Kellyton, Goodwater, and Equality, along with the rest of Tallapoosa County.

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Trip Checklist

• Ask about scheduling a service appointment during the same trip.
• Bring your current vehicle's keys, remotes, and service records for a smoother appraisal.
• Snap photos of the window sticker on vehicles you like so you can compare later.
• If you're towing, know your trailer's weight so we can recommend the right setup.

Local Points of Interest

• Lake Martin – 44,000 acres of water and more than 700 miles of shoreline
• Russell Crossroads – a lakeside community with shops, dining, and trails
• Wind Creek State Park – one of the largest state-operated campgrounds in the country
• Horseshoe Bend National Military Park – a historic site near Daviston

Questions We Hear From Alexander City

Also driving from nearby? See directions from Albertville, Boaz & Guntersville, Anniston & Oxford, Decatur, or view all directions.