How far is Pleasant Grove, AL from Vestavia Hills, AL?

The driving distance from Pleasant Grove, AL to Vestavia Hills, AL is about 44.2 miles (71.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 36.4 miles (58.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 34m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
44.15 mi
00h 47m
Flight
36.41 mi
58.6 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
36.41 mi
Kilometers
58.6 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
44.15 mi
Kilometers
71.06 km
Drive Time
00h 47m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Vestavia Hills
Thu, Oct 15, 3:19 PM CDT
Return by in Pleasant Grove
Thu, Oct 15, 4:06 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pleasant Grove
2026-10-15T14:32
Arrive Vestavia Hills
Thu, Oct 15, 3:19 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:47 AM to 10:47 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:56 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Pleasant Grove
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
Alabaster
AL

Suburb city of Birmingham, located in Shelby County, Alabama, United States

From Pleasant Grove
20.6 mi
00h 23m
To Vestavia Hills
23.6 mi
00h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 9:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 mph
Destination
88°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 9:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Pleasant Grove and Vestavia Hills.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    7 m · 1 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right

    4.3 mi · 7 min

  3. 3

    Turn left

    13.1 mi · 19 min

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left

    1231 ft · 30 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    20.2 mi · 22 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 31: Montgomery Highway

    1348 ft · 33 sec

  7. 7

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

    78 m · 6 sec

  8. 8

    Turn slight right onto Montgomery Highway

    2.8 mi · 5 min · Montgomery Highway

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Tyson Drive

    94 m · 17 sec · Tyson Drive

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Tremont Drive

    57 m · 12 sec · Tremont Drive

  11. 11

    Turn left

    43 m · 11 sec

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Pleasant Grove and Vestavia Hills.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
12 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Montgomery Highway
2.83 mi · 6%
US 31
0.26 mi · 1%
Tyson Drive
0.06 mi
US 31 North
0.05 mi
Tremont Drive
0.04 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Merge slight left

20.2 mi · 00h 22m

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
00h 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.8 mi
36.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Alabaster
00h 23m from Pleasant Grove
Leave By
4:56 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Pleasant Grove 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 Pleasant Grove to Vestavia Hills?

The road trip is about 44.2 miles (71.1 km) and usually takes 00h 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?

Alabaster is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.6 miles from Pleasant Grove and 23.6 miles from Vestavia Hills.

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

The direct path is about 36.4 miles (58.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.8 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 4:56 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.17 one way or $12.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Alabaster

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Alabaster, 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 Alabaster.

RAIL

Birmingham

30 mi away
1819 Morris Ave.
BUS

Brent, AL

46 mi away
10393 Alabama Highway 5
RAIL

Tuscaloosa

69 mi away
2105 Greensboro Ave
BUS

Marion, AL

82 mi away
26400 Alabama Highway 14

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pleasant Grove and Vestavia Hills. Straight-line distance: 36.41 mi (58.6 km).

Pleasant Grove

#1 Pleasant Grove

City in western Jefferson County, Alabama

Population9,578
Coordinates32.9217900, -86.7947100
Altitude189
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: (-86.794741, 32.921796)
End: (-86.787989, 33.448476)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 71 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.56 gal
5.9 L · about $6.17
Round trip
$12.34
3.12 gal · 11.8 L
Estimated CO2
13.9 kg one way
Round trip: 27.7 kg / 61 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $6.17 $12.34
Mid-grade $4.43 $6.91 $13.82
Premium $4.84 $7.54 $15.09
Diesel $5.93 $9.26 $18.51

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Pleasant Grove and Vestavia Hills. The current time is 14:32:06.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.