How far is Montevallo, AL from Vestavia Hills, AL?
The driving distance from Montevallo, AL to Vestavia Hills, AL is about 30.4 miles (49 km), with a travel time of about 00h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 24.4 miles (39.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 21m 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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Halfway Point
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Montevallo and Vestavia Hills.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Montevallo and Vestavia Hills.
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Start on Valley Street
57 m · 10 sec · Valley Street
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Turn right onto Middle Street
110 m · 15 sec · Middle Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
2058 ft · 41 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Ashville Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Ashville Road
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Continue on Montevallo Road
9.7 mi · 17 min · Montevallo Road
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Turn right onto 1st Street South
1.2 km · 1 min · 1st Street South
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Take the ramp left toward I-65 North: Birmingham
1613 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left
13.1 mi · 14 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 Montevallo and Vestavia Hills.
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.
I-65 North
Merge slight left
13.1 mi · 00h 14m
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 Montevallo 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 Montevallo to Vestavia Hills?
The road trip is about 30.4 miles (49 km) and usually takes 00h 40m 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?
Pelham is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.2 miles from Montevallo and 16.2 miles from Vestavia Hills.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 24.4 miles (39.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 6 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 7:08 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.27 one way or $8.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Montevallo and Sunny near Vestavia Hills.
Stop Ideas Near Pelham
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 Pelham.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Montevallo and Vestavia Hills. Straight-line distance: 24.45 mi (39.35 km).
#1 Montevallo
City in Shelby County, Alabama, United States
| Population | 7,098 |
| Coordinates | 33.1006700, -86.8641600 |
| Altitude | 125 |
| 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: 49 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 22m |
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 | $3.95 | $4.27 | $8.54 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $4.78 | $9.57 |
| Premium | $4.84 | $5.22 | $10.44 |
| Diesel | $5.93 | $6.41 | $12.82 |
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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