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

The driving distance from Guntersville, AL to Vestavia Hills, AL is about 94.1 miles (151.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 68.9 miles (110.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 31m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
94.06 mi
01h 45m
Flight
68.92 mi
110.91 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
68.92 mi
Kilometers
110.91 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
94.06 mi
Kilometers
151.38 km
Drive Time
01h 45m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Vestavia Hills
Thu, Oct 15, 3:15 PM CDT
Return by in Guntersville
Thu, Oct 15, 5:00 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Guntersville
2026-10-15T13:29
Arrive Vestavia Hills
Thu, Oct 15, 3:15 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:46 AM to 11:46 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:58 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Guntersville
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Locust Fork
AL

Town

From Guntersville
37.3 mi
00h 52m
To Vestavia Hills
56.7 mi
00h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 9:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SSW
Destination
88°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 9:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Gunter Avenue

    1.9 mi · 4 min · Gunter Avenue

  2. 2

    Continue straight

    26.6 mi · 47 min

  3. 3

    Turn left

    3 mi · 5 min

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    1643 ft · 31 sec

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    60 m · 4 sec

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout

    33.9 mi · 49 min

  7. 7

    Continue on Tallapoosa Street

    1498 ft · 32 sec · Tallapoosa Street

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 20 West, I 59 South: Tuscaloosa

    1246 ft · 30 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 31, US 280: Carraway Boulevard, Downtown

    1671 ft · 41 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on US 31 South, US 280 East

    2607 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Red Mountain Expressway

    3 mi · 4 min · Red Mountain Expressway

  13. 13

    Continue on Independence Drive

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Independence Drive

  14. 14

    Continue on Montgomery Highway

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Montgomery Highway

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Tyson Drive

    116 m · 22 sec · Tyson Drive

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Tremont Drive

    57 m · 12 sec · Tremont Drive

  17. 17

    Turn left

    43 m · 11 sec

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
18 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Gunter Avenue
62.7 mi · 67%
Red Mountain Expressway
3 mi · 3%
I 20 West
1.82 mi · 2%
Montgomery Highway
1.57 mi · 2%
Independence Drive
1.16 mi · 1%
US 31 South
0.49 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Gunter Avenue

Exit the roundabout

33.9 mi · 00h 49m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 45m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.2 mi
68.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Locust Fork
00h 52m from Guntersville
Leave By
2:58 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Guntersville 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 Guntersville to Vestavia Hills?

The road trip is about 94.1 miles (151.4 km) and usually takes 01h 45m 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 37.3 miles from Guntersville and 56.7 miles from Vestavia Hills.

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

The direct path is about 68.9 miles (110.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.2 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 2:58 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.13 one way or $26.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Guntersville and Sunny near Vestavia Hills.

Stop Ideas Near Locust Fork

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Locust Fork and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 13.8 mi away

marrion city hall

Warrior , AL
e 36756, 123 Marion St, Warrior, AL 35180
Business administration service
Hanceville City Hall
Meeting point 13.4 mi away

Hanceville City Hall

Hanceville , AL
112 Main St SE, Hanceville, AL 35077
Rating 3.7/5 18 reviews City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Locust Fork.

RAIL

Birmingham

47 mi away
1819 Morris Ave.
RAIL

Anniston

78 mi away
126 West 4th St
BUS

Brent, AL

117 mi away
10393 Alabama Highway 5
RAIL

Tuscaloosa

118 mi away
2105 Greensboro Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Guntersville and Vestavia Hills. Straight-line distance: 68.92 mi (110.91 km).

Guntersville

#1 Guntersville

City in Marshall County, Alabama, United States

Population8,676
Coordinates34.3582300, -86.2944600
Altitude194
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: Gunter Avenue (-86.294441, 34.358242)
End: (-86.787989, 33.448476)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 151 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.32 gal
12.56 L · about $13.13
Round trip
$26.25
6.64 gal · 25.12 L
Estimated CO2
29.5 kg one way
Round trip: 59 kg / 130 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $13.13 $26.25
Mid-grade $4.43 $14.70 $29.41
Premium $4.84 $16.05 $32.10
Diesel $5.93 $19.70 $39.40

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Guntersville and Vestavia Hills. The current time is 13:29:40.

Distance to Other Cities

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