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

The driving distance from Prattville, AL to Vestavia Hills, AL is about 75.2 miles (121 km), with a travel time of about 01h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 70.6 miles (113.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 25m 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
75.18 mi
01h 12m
Flight
70.64 mi
113.69 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
70.64 mi
Kilometers
113.69 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
75.18 mi
Kilometers
120.99 km
Drive Time
01h 12m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Vestavia Hills
Tue, Apr 14, 8:51 AM CDT
Return by in Prattville
Tue, Apr 14, 10:04 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Prattville
2026-04-14T07:38
Arrive Vestavia Hills
Tue, Apr 14, 8:51 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:13 AM to 11:13 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:04 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Prattville
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
Union Grove
AL

City in Marshall County, Alabama, United States of America

From Prattville
37.5 mi
00h 36m
To Vestavia Hills
37.7 mi
00h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S
Destination
85°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Wetumpka Street

    2716 ft · 1 min · Wetumpka Street

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North Memorial Drive

    6 mi · 9 min · North Memorial Drive

  3. 3

    Take the ramp left

    1308 ft · 32 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    64.9 mi · 1 hr 10 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward US 31: Montgomery Highway

    1348 ft · 33 sec

  6. 6

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

    78 m · 6 sec

  7. 7

    Turn slight right onto Montgomery Highway

    2.8 mi · 5 min · Montgomery Highway

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Tyson Drive

    94 m · 17 sec · Tyson Drive

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Tremont Drive

    57 m · 12 sec · Tremont Drive

  10. 10

    Turn left

    43 m · 11 sec

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Prattville 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
11 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Memorial Drive
71.2 mi · 95%
Montgomery Highway
2.83 mi · 4%
Wetumpka Street
0.51 mi · 1%
US 31
0.26 mi
Tyson Drive
0.06 mi
US 31 North
0.05 mi
Longest Stretch

North Memorial Drive

Merge slight left

64.9 mi · 01h 10m

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 12m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.6 mi
70.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Union Grove
00h 36m from Prattville
Leave By
4:04 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Prattville and Mostly Sunny near Vestavia Hills.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 75.2 miles (121 km) and usually takes 01h 12m 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?

Union Grove is a useful midpoint, sitting about 37.5 miles from Prattville and 37.7 miles from Vestavia Hills.

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

The direct path is about 70.6 miles (113.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.6 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 4:04 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.04 one way or $20.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Union Grove

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

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

BUS

Brent, AL

46 mi away
10393 Alabama Highway 5
RAIL

Birmingham

60 mi away
1819 Morris Ave.
BUS

Selma, AL

71 mi away
434 Broad Street
BUS

Marion, AL

71 mi away
26400 Alabama Highway 14

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Prattville and Vestavia Hills. Straight-line distance: 70.64 mi (113.69 km).

Prattville

#1 Prattville

City in Alabama, United States of America

Population36,500
Coordinates32.4640200, -86.4597000
Altitude100
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: Wetumpka Street (-86.459724, 32.464253)
End: (-86.787989, 33.448476)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 121 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.65 gal
10.04 L · about $10.04
Round trip
$20.07
5.3 gal · 20.08 L
Estimated CO2
23.6 kg one way
Round trip: 47.1 kg / 104 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $10.04 $20.07
Mid-grade $4.26 $11.29 $22.57
Premium $4.63 $12.26 $24.51
Diesel $5.42 $14.35 $28.70

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 14, 2026

There is no time difference between Prattville and Vestavia Hills. The current time is 07:38:42.

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.