How far is Talladega, AL from Vestavia Hills, AL?
The driving distance from Talladega, AL to Vestavia Hills, AL is about 57.8 miles (93.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 00m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 39.3 miles (63.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 01m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 00m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Talladega and Vestavia Hills.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Talladega and Vestavia Hills.
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Start on North Spring Street
139 m · 22 sec · North Spring Street
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Turn right onto Coosa Street West
826 ft · 42 sec · Coosa Street West
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Turn left onto North East Street
1 km · 1 min · North East Street
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Turn left
1.3 km · 58 sec
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Continue straight
9.9 mi · 14 min
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Take the ramp left toward I-20 West: Birmingham
1165 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left
30.3 mi · 33 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 Talladega 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-20 West
Merge slight left
30.3 mi · 00h 33m
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 Talladega and 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 Talladega to Vestavia Hills?
The road trip is about 57.8 miles (93.1 km) and usually takes 01h 00m 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?
Moody is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.9 miles from Talladega and 29 miles from Vestavia Hills.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 39.3 miles (63.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.5 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 4:28 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.73 one way or $15.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Talladega and Showers And Thunderstorms near Vestavia Hills.
Stop Ideas Near Moody
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Pell City Recreation Hall
Trussville City Hall
Pell City City Council
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Moody.
Birmingham
Anniston
Brent, AL
Tuscaloosa
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Talladega and Vestavia Hills. Straight-line distance: 39.33 mi (63.29 km).
#1 Talladega
City in Talladega County, Alabama, United States
| Population | 15,300 |
| Coordinates | 33.4359400, -86.1058000 |
| Altitude | 170 |
| 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: 93 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 43m |
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 | $7.73 | $15.45 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $8.69 | $17.38 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $9.44 | $18.87 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $11.05 | $22.09 |
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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