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

The driving distance from Oxford, AL to Vestavia Hills, AL is about 64.7 miles (104.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 56 miles (90.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 06m 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
64.77 mi
01h 03m
Flight
56.05 mi
90.21 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
56.05 mi
Kilometers
90.21 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
64.77 mi
Kilometers
104.23 km
Drive Time
01h 03m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Vestavia Hills
Wed, Apr 15, 7:33 PM CDT
Return by in Oxford
Wed, Apr 15, 8:36 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Oxford
2026-04-15T18:29
Arrive Vestavia Hills
Wed, Apr 15, 7:33 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:03 AM to 11:03 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:24 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Oxford
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
Pell City
AL

City in Alabama

From Oxford
32.4 mi
00h 31m
To Vestavia Hills
32.4 mi
00h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SW
Destination
84°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Snow Street

    2217 ft · 58 sec · Snow Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Quintard Drive

    1.1 km · 1 min · Quintard Drive

  3. 3

    Take the exit right toward I 20 West: Birmingham

    1340 ft · 33 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    47.8 mi · 51 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 459: Montgomery, Tuscaloosa, Gadsden

    1768 ft · 34 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on I 459 South: Montgomery, Tuscaloosa

    1.2 km · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto John M. Harbert III Freeway

    8.3 mi · 9 min · John M. Harbert III Freeway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 280: Mountain Brook, Childersburg

    888 ft · 22 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on US 280 West: Mountain Brook

    2092 ft · 51 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    2.9 mi · 4 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 149: Homewood, Mountain Brook

    773 ft · 26 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Shades Creek Parkway

    1.3 km · 2 min · Shades Creek Parkway

  13. 13

    Turn right

    115 m · 14 sec

  14. 14

    Turn slight right onto 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 Oxford and Vestavia Hills.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
18 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 20 West
48.1 mi · 74%
John M. Harbert III Freeway
8.27 mi · 13%
US 280 West
3.32 mi · 5%
Montgomery Highway
1.59 mi · 2%
Shades Creek Parkway
0.84 mi · 1%
I 459 South
0.78 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 20 West

Merge slight left

47.8 mi · 00h 51m

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 03m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.7 mi
56 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pell City
00h 31m from Oxford
Leave By
4:24 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Oxford 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 Oxford to Vestavia Hills?

The road trip is about 64.7 miles (104.2 km) and usually takes 01h 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?

Pell City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 32.4 miles from Oxford and 32.4 miles from Vestavia Hills.

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

The direct path is about 56 miles (90.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.7 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 4:24 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.67 one way or $17.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Pell City

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 Pell City and the surrounding midpoint area.
Pell City Recreation Hall
Scenic stop 5.9 mi away

Pell City Recreation Hall

Pell City , AL
2801 Stemley Bridge Rd, Pell City, AL 35128, United States
Rating 4.6/5 119 reviews Park,Auditorium,Recreation center
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 14.2 mi away

Trussville City Hall

Trussville , AL
131 Main St, Trussville, AL 35173
Rating 3.0/5 31 reviews City Hall
City of Lincoln Water Department
Nearby stop 13.8 mi away

City of Lincoln Water Department

Lincoln , AL
716 Magnolia St, Lincoln, AL 35096
Rating 3.1/5 8 reviews Water utility company

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Pell City.

RAIL

Anniston

43 mi away
126 West 4th St
RAIL

Birmingham

49 mi away
1819 Morris Ave.
BUS

Brent, AL

108 mi away
10393 Alabama Highway 5

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Oxford and Vestavia Hills. Straight-line distance: 56.05 mi (90.21 km).

Oxford

#1 Oxford

City in Calhoun and Talladega counties, Alabama, USA

Population21,216
Coordinates33.6142700, -85.8349600
Altitude200
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: Snow Street (-85.834971, 33.614152)
End: (-86.787989, 33.448476)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 104 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 55m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.29 gal
8.65 L · about $8.67
Round trip
$17.34
4.58 gal · 17.3 L
Estimated CO2
20.4 kg one way
Round trip: 40.7 kg / 90 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $8.67 $17.34
Mid-grade $4.26 $9.75 $19.51
Premium $4.63 $10.59 $21.18
Diesel $5.42 $12.40 $24.80

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Oxford and Vestavia Hills. The current time is 18:29:49.

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.