How far is Prichard, AL from Vestavia Hills, AL?
The driving distance from Prichard, AL to Vestavia Hills, AL is about 247.2 miles (397.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 201.9 miles (324.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 06m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 33m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
County seat of Butler County, Alabama, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Clear
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Prichard and Vestavia Hills.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Prichard and Vestavia Hills.
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Start on East Azan Street
693 ft · 30 sec · East Azan Street
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Turn left onto North Wilson Avenue
712 ft · 18 sec · North Wilson Avenue
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Turn right
2304 ft · 50 sec
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Take the ramp slight left
1280 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left
3117 ft · 41 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 65: Montgomery
2562 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left
241.7 mi · 4 hr 21 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 31: Montgomery Highway
1348 ft · 33 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 31 North: Montgomery Highway, Vestavia Hills
78 m · 6 sec
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Turn slight right onto Montgomery Highway
2.8 mi · 5 min · Montgomery Highway
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Turn right onto Tyson Drive
94 m · 17 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 Prichard and Vestavia Hills.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 65
Merge slight left
242 mi · 04h 21m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Patchy Fog leaving Prichard and Mostly Clear near Vestavia Hills.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Prichard to Vestavia Hills?
The road trip is about 247.2 miles (397.8 km) and usually takes 03h 33m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Greenville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 123.6 miles from Prichard and 123.6 miles from Vestavia Hills.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 201.9 miles (324.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 45.3 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:54 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.02 one way or $66.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 77.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog around Prichard and Mostly Clear near Vestavia Hills.
Stop Ideas Near Greenville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Greenville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Prichard and Vestavia Hills. Straight-line distance: 201.91 mi (324.94 km).
#1 Prichard
City in Mobile County, Alabama, United States
| Population | 21,294 |
| Coordinates | 30.7388000, -88.0788900 |
| Altitude | 9 |
| 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: 398 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 10m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 56m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 07m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 05m |
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 | $33.02 | $66.05 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $37.14 | $74.28 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $40.33 | $80.66 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $47.22 | $94.44 |
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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