How far is Opelika, AL from Vestavia Hills, AL?
The driving distance from Opelika, AL to Vestavia Hills, AL is about 110.4 miles (177.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 03m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 98.7 miles (158.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 07m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 03m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Opelika and Vestavia Hills.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Opelika and Vestavia Hills.
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Start on South 9th Street
25 m · 9 sec · South 9th Street
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Turn left onto Avenue B
142 m · 24 sec · Avenue B
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Turn right onto South 10th Street
1793 ft · 51 sec · South 10th Street
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Turn left onto 2nd Avenue
1.4 km · 2 min · 2nd Avenue
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Continue on Pepperell Parkway
1.4 km · 2 min · Pepperell Parkway
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Take the ramp slight right
125 m · 11 sec
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Merge slight left onto Birmingham Highway
2.9 mi · 4 min · Birmingham Highway
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Continue straight
102.4 mi · 2 hr 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 149: Homewood, Mountain Brook
773 ft · 26 sec
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Turn left onto Shades Creek Parkway
1.3 km · 2 min · Shades Creek Parkway
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Turn right
115 m · 14 sec
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Turn slight right onto Montgomery Highway
1.6 mi · 3 min · Montgomery Highway
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Turn left onto Tyson Drive
116 m · 22 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 Opelika and Vestavia Hills.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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102 mi · 02h 08m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Opelika and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Vestavia Hills.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Opelika to Vestavia Hills?
The road trip is about 110.4 miles (177.7 km) and usually takes 02h 03m 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?
Goodwater is a useful midpoint, sitting about 55.1 miles from Opelika and 55.2 miles from Vestavia Hills.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 98.7 miles (158.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.7 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 2:22 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.77 one way or $29.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Opelika and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Vestavia Hills.
Stop Ideas Near Goodwater
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Opelika and Vestavia Hills. Straight-line distance: 98.71 mi (158.86 km).
#1 Opelika
City in Alabama
| Population | 31,135 |
| Coordinates | 32.6454100, -85.3782800 |
| Altitude | 246 |
| 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: 178 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 50m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 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 | $3.79 | $14.77 | $29.54 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $16.61 | $33.22 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $18.04 | $36.07 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $21.12 | $42.24 |
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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