How far is Arab, AL from Vestavia Hills, AL?
The driving distance from Arab, AL to Vestavia Hills, AL is about 75.2 miles (121.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 62.4 miles (100.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 56m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 28m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Arab and Vestavia Hills.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Arab and Vestavia Hills.
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Start on North Main Street
1.3 mi · 3 min · North Main Street
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Turn left
23.6 mi · 35 min
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Continue straight
1643 ft · 31 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
60 m · 4 sec
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Exit the roundabout
33.9 mi · 49 min
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Continue on Tallapoosa Street
1498 ft · 32 sec · Tallapoosa Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 20 West, I 59 South: Tuscaloosa
1246 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left
1.6 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 31, US 280: Carraway Boulevard, Downtown
1671 ft · 41 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 31 South, US 280 East
2607 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Red Mountain Expressway
3 mi · 4 min · Red Mountain Expressway
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Continue on Independence Drive
1.2 mi · 2 min · Independence Drive
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Continue on Montgomery Highway
1.6 mi · 3 min · Montgomery Highway
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Turn left onto Tyson Drive
116 m · 22 sec · Tyson Drive
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Turn right onto Tremont Drive
57 m · 12 sec · Tremont Drive
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Turn left
43 m · 11 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Arab and Vestavia Hills.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
North Main Street
Exit the roundabout
33.9 mi · 00h 49m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Sunny leaving Arab and Sunny near Vestavia Hills.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Arab to Vestavia Hills?
The road trip is about 75.2 miles (121.1 km) and usually takes 01h 28m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Locust Fork is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34.1 miles from Arab and 41.2 miles from Vestavia Hills.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 62.4 miles (100.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.8 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:34 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.48 one way or $20.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Arab and Sunny near Vestavia Hills.
Stop Ideas Near Locust Fork
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Hanceville City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Locust Fork.
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Tuscaloosa
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Arab and Vestavia Hills. Straight-line distance: 62.36 mi (100.36 km).
#1 Arab
City in Marshall County, Alabama, US
| Population | 8,406 |
| Coordinates | 34.3181500, -86.4958200 |
| Altitude | 336 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Vestavia Hills
City in Jefferson and Shelby counties, Alabama, United States
| Population | 34,317 |
| Coordinates | 33.4487200, -86.7877700 |
| Altitude | 290 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-86.787989, 33.448476)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 121 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 56m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.95 | $10.48 | $20.96 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $11.74 | $23.47 |
| Premium | $4.84 | $12.81 | $25.63 |
| Diesel | $5.93 | $15.73 | $31.45 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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