How far is Saks, AL from Vestavia Hills, AL?
The driving distance from Saks, AL to Vestavia Hills, AL is about 68.8 miles (110.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 57.2 miles (92.1 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 12m.
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Halfway Point
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Saks and Vestavia Hills.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Saks and Vestavia Hills.
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Start on West 42nd Street
55 m · 12 sec · West 42nd Street
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Turn left onto Rice Avenue
1046 ft · 48 sec · Rice Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Old Gadsden Highway
2.2 mi · 4 min · Old Gadsden Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Bynum Leatherwood Road
65 m · 5 sec · Bynum Leatherwood Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Bynum Leatherwood Road
5.3 mi · 8 min · Bynum Leatherwood Road
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Keep slight left to continue on Bynum Leatherwood Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Bynum Leatherwood Road
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Turn right onto Albert P Brewer Highway
3.3 mi · 5 min · Albert P Brewer Highway
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Continue on Donald G. Holmes Bypass
1.4 km · 1 min · Donald G. Holmes Bypass
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Take the ramp right
1160 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left
42 mi · 45 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 Saks 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.
Donald G. Holmes Bypass
Merge slight left
42 mi · 00h 45m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Saks and Slight Chance 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 Saks to Vestavia Hills?
The road trip is about 68.8 miles (110.8 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?
Pell City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35.3 miles from Saks and 33.6 miles from Vestavia Hills.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 57.2 miles (92.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.6 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 $9.20 one way or $18.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Saks and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Vestavia Hills.
Stop Ideas Near Pell City
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Pell City Recreation Hall
Lincoln City Hall
City of Lincoln Water Department
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Pell City.
Anniston
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Saks and Vestavia Hills. Straight-line distance: 57.25 mi (92.13 km).
#1 Saks
Unincorporated community in Alabama
| Population | 10,744 |
| Coordinates | 33.6987100, -85.8396900 |
| Altitude | 250 |
| 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: 111 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 43m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 51m |
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 | $9.20 | $18.40 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $10.35 | $20.70 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $11.24 | $22.48 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $13.16 | $26.32 |
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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