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

The driving distance from Scottsboro, AL to Vestavia Hills, AL is about 108.7 miles (175 km), with a travel time of about 02h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 94.9 miles (152.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 05m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
108.74 mi
02h 02m
Flight
94.91 mi
152.74 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
94.91 mi
Kilometers
152.74 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
108.74 mi
Kilometers
175 km
Drive Time
02h 02m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Vestavia Hills
Wed, May 6, 7:18 PM CDT
Return by in Scottsboro
Wed, May 6, 9:20 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Scottsboro
2026-05-06T17:15
Arrive Vestavia Hills
Wed, May 6, 7:18 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:03 AM to 12:03 PM CDT

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

Leave by
2:24 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Scottsboro
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
Attalla
AL

City in Etowah County, Alabama, USA

From Scottsboro
62.9 mi
01h 01m
To Vestavia Hills
45.9 mi
01h 01m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
This Afternoon

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, May 6 1:00 PM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W
Destination
80°F
This Afternoon

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, May 6 12:00 PM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    30 m · 8 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Broad Street

    124 m · 20 sec · South Broad Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East Willow Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · East Willow Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Bynum Street

    91 m · 9 sec · Bynum Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Veterans Drive

    13.5 mi · 19 min · Veterans Drive

  6. 6

    Continue on West Main Street

    8.9 mi · 12 min · West Main Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Love Road

    3.7 mi · 5 min · Love Road

  8. 8

    Take the ramp right

    1413 ft · 34 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    91.8 mi · 1 hr 39 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 31, US 280: Carraway Boulevard, Downtown

    1671 ft · 41 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on US 31 South, US 280 East

    2607 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Red Mountain Expressway

    3 mi · 4 min · Red Mountain Expressway

  13. 13

    Continue on Independence Drive

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Independence Drive

  14. 14

    Continue on Montgomery Highway

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Montgomery Highway

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Tyson Drive

    116 m · 22 sec · Tyson Drive

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Tremont Drive

    57 m · 12 sec · Tremont Drive

  17. 17

    Turn left

    43 m · 11 sec

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Scottsboro 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
18 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Love Road
95.8 mi · 88%
Veterans Drive
13.5 mi · 12%
West Main Street
8.91 mi · 8%
Red Mountain Expressway
3 mi · 3%
Montgomery Highway
1.57 mi · 1%
Independence Drive
1.16 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Love Road

Merge slight left

91.8 mi · 01h 39m

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
02h 02m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.8 mi
94.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Attalla
01h 01m from Scottsboro
Leave By
2:24 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Scottsboro and 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 Scottsboro to Vestavia Hills?

The road trip is about 108.7 miles (175 km) and usually takes 02h 02m 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?

Attalla is a useful midpoint, sitting about 62.9 miles from Scottsboro and 45.9 miles from Vestavia Hills.

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

The direct path is about 94.9 miles (152.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.8 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 2:24 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.54 one way or $29.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Scottsboro and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Vestavia Hills.

Stop Ideas Near Attalla

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

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

RAIL

Anniston

48 mi away
126 West 4th St
RAIL

Birmingham

87 mi away
1819 Morris Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Scottsboro and Vestavia Hills. Straight-line distance: 94.91 mi (152.74 km).

Scottsboro

#1 Scottsboro

City in Alabama

Population14,372
Coordinates34.6723100, -86.0341500
Altitude196
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: (-86.034533, 34.67232)
End: (-86.787989, 33.448476)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 175 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.84 gal
14.53 L · about $14.54
Round trip
$29.08
7.68 gal · 29.06 L
Estimated CO2
34.1 kg one way
Round trip: 68.3 kg / 151 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $14.54 $29.08
Mid-grade $4.26 $16.35 $32.71
Premium $4.63 $17.76 $35.52
Diesel $5.42 $20.79 $41.59

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 · May 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Scottsboro and Vestavia Hills. The current time is 17:15:19.

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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.