How far is Foley, AL from Vestavia Hills, AL?

The driving distance from Foley, AL to Vestavia Hills, AL is about 259.5 miles (417.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 216.7 miles (348.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 04m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
259.47 mi
04h 02m
Flight
216.65 mi
348.67 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
216.65 mi
Kilometers
348.67 km
Flight Time
00h 26m

Driving Distance

Road route
259.47 mi
Kilometers
417.58 km
Drive Time
04h 02m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Vestavia Hills
Fri, Apr 24, 3:47 PM CDT
Return by in Foley
Fri, Apr 24, 7:49 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Foley
2026-04-24T11:45
Arrive Vestavia Hills
Fri, Apr 24, 3:47 PM CDT
Route Timing
04h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:02 AM to 12:02 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:56 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Foley
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Greenville
AL

County seat of Butler County, Alabama, United States

From Foley
129.6 mi
02h 01m
To Vestavia Hills
129.9 mi
02h 01m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Fri, Apr 24 4:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 mph
Destination
58°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Fri, Apr 24 5:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Foley and Vestavia Hills.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Foley and Vestavia Hills.

  1. 1

    Start on East Laurel Avenue

    20 m · 6 sec · East Laurel Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto McKenzie Street

    32.2 mi · 46 min · McKenzie Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Bay Minette Bypass

    5.3 mi · 9 min · Bay Minette Bypass

  4. 4

    Continue on Rabun Road

    4.2 mi · 6 min · Rabun Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp straight

    1421 ft · 35 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    213.6 mi · 3 hr 51 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 31: Montgomery Highway

    1348 ft · 33 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on US 31 North: Montgomery Highway, Vestavia Hills

    78 m · 6 sec

  9. 9

    Turn slight right onto Montgomery Highway

    2.8 mi · 5 min · Montgomery Highway

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Tyson Drive

    94 m · 17 sec · Tyson Drive

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Tremont Drive

    57 m · 12 sec · Tremont Drive

  12. 12

    Turn left

    43 m · 11 sec

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Foley and Vestavia Hills.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
13 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Rabun Road
218 mi · 84%
McKenzie Street
32.2 mi · 12%
Bay Minette Bypass
5.29 mi · 2%
Montgomery Highway
2.83 mi · 1%
US 31
0.26 mi
Tyson Drive
0.06 mi
Longest Stretch

Rabun Road

Merge slight left

214 mi · 03h 51m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
04h 02m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+42.8 mi
216.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Greenville
02h 01m from Foley
Leave By
8:56 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Clear leaving Foley and Mostly Clear near Vestavia Hills.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Foley to Vestavia Hills?

The road trip is about 259.5 miles (417.6 km) and usually takes 04h 02m 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 129.6 miles from Foley and 129.9 miles from Vestavia Hills.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 216.7 miles (348.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 42.8 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:56 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.69 one way or $69.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 81.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Foley and Mostly Clear near Vestavia Hills.

Stop Ideas Near Greenville

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Greenville, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Greenville.

BUS

Montgomery, AL

62 mi away
950 West South Boulevard
BUS

Camden, AL

65 mi away
8 Claiborne Street \r\n8 Claiborne Street \r\n
BUS

Selma, AL

75 mi away
434 Broad Street
BUS

Thomasville, AL

106 mi away
34390 US Highway 43

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Foley and Vestavia Hills. Straight-line distance: 216.65 mi (348.67 km).

Foley

#1 Foley

City in Baldwin County, Alabama, United States

Population21,446
Coordinates30.4065900, -87.6836000
Altitude25
CountryUnited States
Vestavia Hills

#2 Vestavia Hills

City in Jefferson and Shelby counties, Alabama, United States

Population34,317
Coordinates33.4487200, -86.7877700
Altitude290
CountryUnited States
Start: East Laurel Avenue (-87.683602, 30.406424)
End: (-86.787989, 33.448476)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 418 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.16 gal
34.66 L · about $34.69
Round trip
$69.38
18.32 gal · 69.32 L
Estimated CO2
81.4 kg one way
Round trip: 162.8 kg / 359 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $34.69 $69.38
Mid-grade $4.26 $39.01 $78.02
Premium $4.63 $42.37 $84.73
Diesel $5.42 $49.60 $99.20

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Alabama · Apr 24, 2026

There is no time difference between Foley and Vestavia Hills. The current time is 11:45:06.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.