How far is Pell City, AL from Vestavia Hills, AL?
The driving distance from Pell City, AL to Vestavia Hills, AL is about 37.6 miles (60.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 30.4 miles (49 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 22m 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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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Pell City and Vestavia Hills.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pell City and Vestavia Hills.
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Start on Cogswell Avenue
983 ft · 23 sec · Cogswell Avenue
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Turn left onto Comer Avenue
1158 ft · 35 sec · Comer Avenue
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Turn left onto Martin Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · Martin Street
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Take the ramp slight right
1330 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left
21.2 mi · 23 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 459: Montgomery, Tuscaloosa, Gadsden
1768 ft · 34 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 459 South: Montgomery, Tuscaloosa
1.2 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto John M. Harbert III Freeway
8.3 mi · 9 min · John M. Harbert III Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 280: Mountain Brook, Childersburg
888 ft · 22 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 280 West: Mountain Brook
2092 ft · 51 sec
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Merge slight left
2.9 mi · 4 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 Pell City 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.
Martin Street
Merge slight left
21.2 mi · 00h 23m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Pell City and 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 Pell City to Vestavia Hills?
The road trip is about 37.6 miles (60.5 km) and usually takes 00h 41m 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?
Leeds is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.3 miles from Pell City and 18.3 miles from Vestavia Hills.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 30.4 miles (49 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.2 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 $5.04 one way or $10.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
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Stop Ideas Near Leeds
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Pell City and Vestavia Hills. Straight-line distance: 30.42 mi (48.96 km).
#1 Pell City
City in Alabama
| Population | 14,045 |
| Coordinates | 33.5862100, -86.2860900 |
| Altitude | 177 |
| 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: 61 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 28m |
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 | $5.04 | $10.07 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $5.66 | $11.33 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $6.15 | $12.30 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $7.20 | $14.40 |
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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