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

The driving distance from Ozark, AL to Vestavia Hills, AL is about 168 miles (270.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 152.9 miles (246 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 35m 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
167.94 mi
02h 47m
Flight
152.88 mi
246.03 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
152.88 mi
Kilometers
246.03 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
167.94 mi
Kilometers
270.27 km
Drive Time
02h 47m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Vestavia Hills
Wed, May 20, 12:50 AM CDT
Return by in Ozark
Wed, May 20, 3:38 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ozark
2026-05-19T22:03
Arrive Vestavia Hills
Wed, May 20, 12:50 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:48 AM to 12:48 PM CDT

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

Leave by
12:54 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Ozark
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
Montgomery
AL

The capital of Alabama.

From Ozark
83.3 mi
01h 23m
To Vestavia Hills
84.7 mi
01h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
91°F
Today

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 19 11:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph SSE
Destination
87°F
Today

Partly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 19 10:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Broad Street

    771 ft · 26 sec · West Broad Street

  2. 2

    Continue on East Andrews Avenue

    1.1 mi · 3 min · East Andrews Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on US 231 North: Troy

    2 mi · 3 min

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    20.5 mi · 24 min

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    Continue straight

    2262 ft · 35 sec

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    Continue straight

    5.1 mi · 7 min

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    Continue straight

    2.1 mi · 3 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    2531 ft · 56 sec

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    Continue straight

    2938 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    1.2 km · 1 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    859 ft · 15 sec

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    1.2 mi · 2 min

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    Continue straight

    1.8 mi · 2 min

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    3.4 mi · 4 min

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    36.1 mi · 43 min

  16. 16

    Continue on McGehee Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · McGehee Road

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Carter Hill Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Carter Hill Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Zelda Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Zelda Road

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Ann Street

    911 ft · 27 sec · Ann Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Ann Street South

    1322 ft · 32 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left

    2.5 mi · 3 min

  22. 22

    Keep slight right to continue on I-65 North: Birmingham

    1759 ft · 43 sec

  23. 23

    Merge slight left

    80.3 mi · 1 hr 27 min

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward US 31: Montgomery Highway

    1348 ft · 33 sec

  25. 25

    Keep slight right to continue on US 31 North: Montgomery Highway, Vestavia Hills

    78 m · 6 sec

  26. 26

    Turn slight right onto Montgomery Highway

    2.8 mi · 5 min · Montgomery Highway

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Tyson Drive

    94 m · 17 sec · Tyson Drive

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Tremont Drive

    57 m · 12 sec · Tremont Drive

  29. 29

    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 Ozark 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
30 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
2 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I-65 North
80.6 mi · 48%
US 231 North
74.5 mi · 44%
Montgomery Highway
2.83 mi · 2%
Ann Street South
2.79 mi · 2%
McGehee Road
1.45 mi · 1%
East Andrews Avenue
1.12 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I-65 North

Merge slight left

80.3 mi · 01h 27m

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
02h 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.1 mi
152.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Montgomery
01h 23m from Ozark
Leave By
12:54 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Ozark and Partly Sunny near Vestavia Hills.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Ozark to Vestavia Hills?

The road trip is about 168 miles (270.3 km) and usually takes 02h 47m 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?

Montgomery is a useful midpoint, sitting about 83.3 miles from Ozark and 84.7 miles from Vestavia Hills.

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

The direct path is about 152.9 miles (246 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.1 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 12:54 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.46 one way or $44.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Ozark and Partly Sunny near Vestavia Hills.

Stop Ideas Near Montgomery

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Montgomery, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

BUS

Montgomery, AL

5 mi away
950 West South Boulevard
BUS

Selma, AL

68 mi away
434 Broad Street
BUS

Marion, AL

100 mi away
26400 Alabama Highway 14
BUS

Camden, AL

101 mi away
8 Claiborne Street \r\n8 Claiborne Street \r\n

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ozark and Vestavia Hills. Straight-line distance: 152.88 mi (246.03 km).

Ozark

#1 Ozark

City in Alabama

Population14,139
Coordinates31.4590600, -85.6404900
Altitude127
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: West Broad Street (-85.640476, 31.458993)
End: (-86.787989, 33.448476)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 270 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.93 gal
22.43 L · about $22.46
Round trip
$44.91
11.86 gal · 44.86 L
Estimated CO2
52.7 kg one way
Round trip: 105.4 kg / 232 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $22.46 $44.91
Mid-grade $4.26 $25.26 $50.51
Premium $4.63 $27.43 $54.85
Diesel $5.42 $32.11 $64.22

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 20, 2026

There is no time difference between Ozark and Vestavia Hills. The current time is 22:03:17.

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.