The distance between Death Valley National Park and Yosemite National Park is about 300 miles. This equates to a drive time of about 6 hours.
Alabama is about 2,165 miles away from Yosemite National Park. I would recommend flying to a closer city and renting a car to visit Yosemite, or else a drive from Alabama to Yosemite could take as long as 35 hours non-stop.
Expedia has a very long list of hotels and is usually a good start for any hotel needs. They have some hotels available near Yosemite National Park too.
a little over three hours
It is 482 miles according to Google Maps.
It is 489 miles according to Google Maps.
4 to 4 and 1/2 hours
4 and 1/2 hours
Google Maps estimates the driving time as 11.75 hours.
Yes, as long as you get a permit if you are passing through in a vehicle. Hikers on the John Muir Trail may also pass through the park.
Google Maps estimates the driving time as 6 hours and 14 minutes.
Google Maps estimates the driving time as 31 hours.