How far is Chickasaw, AL from Vestavia Hills, AL?
The driving distance from Chickasaw, AL to Vestavia Hills, AL is about 246.1 miles (396 km), with a travel time of about 03h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 200.2 miles (322.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 08m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
County seat of Butler County, Alabama, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Chickasaw and Vestavia Hills.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chickasaw and Vestavia Hills.
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Start on the route
71 m · 20 sec
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Turn right
19 m · 10 sec
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Turn left onto North Craft Highway
1.2 mi · 2 min · North Craft Highway
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Continue on Saraland Boulevard South
6.9 mi · 11 min · Saraland Boulevard South
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Take the ramp right
916 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left
231.9 mi · 4 hr 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 31: Montgomery Highway
1348 ft · 33 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 31 North: Montgomery Highway, Vestavia Hills
78 m · 6 sec
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Turn slight right onto Montgomery Highway
2.8 mi · 5 min · Montgomery Highway
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Turn right onto Tyson Drive
94 m · 17 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 Chickasaw and Vestavia Hills.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Saraland Boulevard South
Merge slight left
232 mi · 04h 10m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Mostly Sunny leaving Chickasaw 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 Chickasaw to Vestavia Hills?
The road trip is about 246.1 miles (396 km) and usually takes 03h 34m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Greenville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 121.9 miles from Chickasaw and 124.2 miles from Vestavia Hills.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 200.2 miles (322.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 45.9 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:52 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.87 one way or $65.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 77.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Chickasaw and Sunny near Vestavia Hills.
Stop Ideas Near Greenville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Greenville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Chickasaw and Vestavia Hills. Straight-line distance: 200.21 mi (322.21 km).
#1 Chickasaw
City in Mobile County, Alabama, United States
| Population | 5,659 |
| Coordinates | 30.7638000, -88.0747200 |
| Altitude | 10 |
| 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: 396 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 55m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 06m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 04m |
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 | $3.79 | $32.87 | $65.74 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $36.97 | $73.94 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $40.14 | $80.29 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $47.00 | $94.00 |
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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