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

The driving distance from Vestavia Hills, AL to Albertville, AL is about 83.6 miles (134.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 65.6 miles (105.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 26m 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
83.59 mi
01h 43m
Flight
65.62 mi
105.61 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
65.62 mi
Kilometers
105.61 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
83.59 mi
Kilometers
134.53 km
Drive Time
01h 43m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Albertville
Tue, May 26, 4:31 AM CDT
Return by in Vestavia Hills
Tue, May 26, 6:15 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Vestavia Hills
2026-05-26T02:48
Arrive Albertville
Tue, May 26, 4:31 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:43 AM to 11:43 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:04 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Vestavia Hills
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
Ashville
AL

City in St.

From Vestavia Hills
41.8 mi
00h 51m
To Albertville
41.8 mi
00h 51m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
79°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    43 m · 17 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Tremont Drive

    145 m · 23 sec · Tremont Drive

  3. 3

    Turn right

    104 m · 27 sec

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Montgomery Highway

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Montgomery Highway

  5. 5

    Turn straight onto Independence Drive

    1 mi · 2 min · Independence Drive

  6. 6

    Continue on Red Mountain Expressway

    2.6 mi · 3 min · Red Mountain Expressway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 11 North: 1st Avenue North

    148 m · 12 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on US 11 North

    144 m · 11 sec

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto 1st Avenue North

    1.3 mi · 2 min · 1st Avenue North

  10. 10

    Turn left onto 41st Street North

    129 m · 21 sec · 41st Street North

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Messer Airport Highway

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Messer Airport Highway

  12. 12

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 20 East, I 59 North: Gadsden, Atlanta

    1316 ft · 34 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    603 ft · 9 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I 59 North: Gadsden

    52.7 mi · 57 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward US 278, US 431: Attalla, Gadsden

    1853 ft · 54 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto 5th Avenue Northeast

    1.6 km · 2 min · 5th Avenue Northeast

  17. 17

    Turn left onto 4th Street Northwest

    2438 ft · 51 sec · 4th Street Northwest

  18. 18

    Turn slight right

    19.1 mi · 25 min

  19. 19

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    1 mi · 2 min · East Main Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Vestavia Hills and Albertville.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
20 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 59 North
52.7 mi · 63%
Red Mountain Expressway
2.56 mi · 3%
Montgomery Highway
1.79 mi · 2%
Messer Airport Highway
1.5 mi · 2%
1st Avenue North
1.3 mi · 2%
Independence Drive
1.03 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 59 North

Keep slight left to continue on I 59 North: Gadsden

52.7 mi · 00h 57m

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 43m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18 mi
65.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ashville
00h 51m from Vestavia Hills
Leave By
3:04 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Vestavia Hills and Showers And Thunderstorms near Albertville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 83.6 miles (134.5 km) and usually takes 01h 43m 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?

Ashville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 41.8 miles from Vestavia Hills and 41.8 miles from Albertville.

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

The direct path is about 65.6 miles (105.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 18 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 3:04 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.17 one way or $22.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Ashville

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

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

RAIL

Anniston

44 mi away
126 West 4th St
RAIL

Birmingham

63 mi away
1819 Morris Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Vestavia Hills and Albertville. Straight-line distance: 65.62 mi (105.61 km).

Vestavia Hills

#1 Vestavia Hills

City in Jefferson and Shelby counties, Alabama, United States

Population34,317
Coordinates33.4487200, -86.7877700
Altitude290
CountryUnited States
Albertville

#2 Albertville

City in Marshall County, Alabama, USA

Population21,777
Coordinates34.2678300, -86.2087800
Altitude322
CountryUnited States
Start: Vestavia Hills (-86.78777, 33.44872)
End: Albertville (-86.20878, 34.26783)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 135 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.95 gal
11.17 L · about $11.17
Round trip
$22.34
5.9 gal · 22.34 L
Estimated CO2
26.2 kg one way
Round trip: 52.4 kg / 116 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $11.17 $22.34
Mid-grade $4.26 $12.56 $25.13
Premium $4.63 $13.64 $27.29
Diesel $5.42 $15.97 $31.95

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 26, 2026

There is no time difference between Vestavia Hills and Albertville. The current time is 02:48:26.

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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.