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

The driving distance from Jasper, AL to Vestavia Hills, AL is about 47.1 miles (75.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 38.6 miles (62.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 36m 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
47.12 mi
00h 48m
Flight
38.62 mi
62.16 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
38.62 mi
Kilometers
62.16 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
47.12 mi
Kilometers
75.83 km
Drive Time
00h 48m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Vestavia Hills
Sun, May 3, 6:15 AM CDT
Return by in Jasper
Sun, May 3, 7:03 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jasper
2026-05-03T05:27
Arrive Vestavia Hills
Sun, May 3, 6:15 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:48 AM to 10:48 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:54 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Jasper
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
Graysville
AL

Town in Jefferson County, Alabama, United States

From Jasper
23.7 mi
00h 24m
To Vestavia Hills
23.5 mi
00h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 3 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW
Destination
71°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 3 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 3rd Avenue

    13 m · 6 sec · 3rd Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto 20th Street West

    1919 ft · 57 sec · 20th Street West

  3. 3

    Turn left

    1.8 mi · 3 min

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right

    1824 ft · 45 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    33.1 mi · 35 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on I 65 South: Birmingham

    2657 ft · 38 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    3.5 mi · 4 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight left toward I 20 East, I 59 North: Atlanta, Gadsden

    1037 ft · 25 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight right

    1 mi · 2 min

  10. 10

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

    1261 ft · 31 sec

  11. 11

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

    2557 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 Jasper and Vestavia Hills.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
18 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
4 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
38.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
20th Street West
33.8 mi · 72%
I 65 South
3.96 mi · 8%
Red Mountain Expressway
3 mi · 6%
Montgomery Highway
1.57 mi · 3%
I 20 East
1.21 mi · 3%
Independence Drive
1.16 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

20th Street West

Merge slight left

33.1 mi · 00h 35m

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
00h 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.5 mi
38.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Graysville
00h 24m from Jasper
Leave By
4:54 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Jasper 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 Jasper to Vestavia Hills?

The road trip is about 47.1 miles (75.8 km) and usually takes 00h 48m 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?

Graysville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.7 miles from Jasper and 23.5 miles from Vestavia Hills.

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

The direct path is about 38.6 miles (62.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.5 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 4:54 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.29 one way or $12.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Graysville

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 Graysville and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 4.1 mi away

City of Adamsville City Hall

Adamsville , AL
4828 Main St, Adamsville, AL 35005
Rating 3.0/5 2 reviews City government office,City clerk's office,City courthouse,City Hall,Tourist information center
West Jefferson Town Hall
Meeting point 4.5 mi away

West Jefferson Town Hall

Quinton , AL
7000 W Jefferson Rd, Quinton, AL 35130
Rating 4.6/5 16 reviews City Hall
Brookside Police Department
Nearby stop 5.4 mi away

Brookside Police Department

Brookside , AL
2711 Municipal Dr, Brookside, AL 35036
Rating 1.3/5 13 reviews Police department

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Birmingham

19 mi away
1819 Morris Ave.
RAIL

Tuscaloosa

72 mi away
2105 Greensboro Ave
BUS

Brent, AL

76 mi away
10393 Alabama Highway 5
RAIL

Anniston

106 mi away
126 West 4th St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jasper and Vestavia Hills. Straight-line distance: 38.62 mi (62.16 km).

Jasper

#1 Jasper

City in Walker County, Alabama, United States

Population13,278
Coordinates33.8312200, -87.2775100
Altitude100
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: 3rd Avenue (-87.27746, 33.831221)
End: (-86.787989, 33.448476)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 76 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.66 gal
6.29 L · about $6.29
Round trip
$12.57
3.32 gal · 12.58 L
Estimated CO2
14.8 kg one way
Round trip: 29.5 kg / 65 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $6.29 $12.57
Mid-grade $4.26 $7.07 $14.14
Premium $4.63 $7.68 $15.35
Diesel $5.42 $8.99 $17.98

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 · May 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Jasper and Vestavia Hills. The current time is 05:27:40.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.