How far is Birmingham, AL from Vandiver, AL?
The driving distance from Birmingham, AL to Vandiver, AL is about 27.7 miles (44.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 17 miles (27.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 18m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 39m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Community in Shelby County, Alabama, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Birmingham and Vandiver.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Birmingham and Vandiver.
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Start on 24th Street North
715 ft · 25 sec · 24th Street North
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Turn left onto 3rd Avenue North
61 m · 4 sec · 3rd Avenue North
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Take the ramp slight left toward US 31 South, US 280 East
991 ft · 24 sec
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Merge slight left onto Red Mountain Expressway
2.3 mi · 3 min · Red Mountain Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 280 East: Sylacauga, Zoo Gardens
13.7 mi · 20 min
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Turn left onto Bear Creek Road
11.4 mi · 16 min · Bear Creek Road
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Turn right onto Highway 25
22 m · 2 sec · Highway 25
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Highway 25
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Birmingham and Vandiver.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
US 280 East
Take the exit slight right toward US 280 East: Sylacauga, Zoo Gardens
13.7 mi · 00h 20m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Birmingham and Sunny near Vandiver.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Birmingham to Vandiver?
The road trip is about 27.7 miles (44.6 km) and usually takes 00h 39m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Meadowbrook is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.9 miles from Birmingham and 13.9 miles from Vandiver.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 17 miles (27.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:12 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.87 one way or $7.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Birmingham and Sunny near Vandiver.
Stop Ideas Near Meadowbrook
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Birmingham and Vandiver. Straight-line distance: 17.01 mi (27.38 km).
#1 Birmingham
The most populous city in Alabama.
| Population | 206,950 |
| Coordinates | 33.5206600, -86.8024900 |
| Altitude | 187 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Vandiver
Vandiver is a place in Alabama, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 33.4706600, -86.5133200 |
| Altitude | 162 |
| Country | United States |
End: Vandiver (-86.51332, 33.47066)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 45 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 20m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.95 | $3.87 | $7.75 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $4.34 | $8.68 |
| Premium | $4.84 | $4.74 | $9.48 |
| Diesel | $5.93 | $5.82 | $11.63 |
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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