How far is Vestavia Hills, AL from Alexander City, AL?
The driving distance from Vestavia Hills, AL to Alexander City, AL is about 69.4 miles (111.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 59.5 miles (95.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 03m 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 31m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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City in Talladega County, Alabama, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Vestavia Hills and Alexander City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Vestavia Hills and Alexander City.
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Start on the route
43 m · 17 sec
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Turn left onto Tremont Drive
145 m · 23 sec · Tremont Drive
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Turn right
104 m · 27 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Montgomery Highway
1.6 mi · 2 min · Montgomery Highway
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Turn slight right
157 m · 19 sec
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Turn slight right onto Shades Creek Parkway
2871 ft · 1 min · Shades Creek Parkway
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Take the ramp slight right
1031 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left
15.9 mi · 22 min
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Take the exit straight
49.4 mi · 1 hr 1 min
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Turn left onto Lee Street
2989 ft · 54 sec · Lee Street
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Turn left
74 m · 5 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Washington Street
2811 ft · 50 sec · Washington Street
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Continue on Broad Street
1294 ft · 35 sec · Broad Street
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Turn sharp right onto Main Street
93 m · 11 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Court Square
89 m · 13 sec · Court Square
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Court Square
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Vestavia Hills and Alexander City.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Shades Creek Parkway
Take the exit straight
49.4 mi · 01h 01m
Route Summary
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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.
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Vestavia Hills and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Alexander City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Vestavia Hills to Alexander City?
The road trip is about 69.4 miles (111.7 km) and usually takes 01h 31m 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?
Childersburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34.7 miles from Vestavia Hills and 34.7 miles from Alexander City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 59.5 miles (95.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.9 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 3:26 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.28 one way or $18.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Vestavia Hills and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Alexander City.
Stop Ideas Near Childersburg
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Vestavia Hills and Alexander City. Straight-line distance: 59.5 mi (95.76 km).
#1 Vestavia Hills
City in Jefferson and Shelby counties, Alabama, United States
| Population | 34,317 |
| Coordinates | 33.4487200, -86.7877700 |
| Altitude | 290 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Alexander City
City in Tallapoosa County, Alabama, USA
| Population | 14,142 |
| Coordinates | 32.9440100, -85.9538500 |
| Altitude | 214 |
| Country | United States |
End: Alexander City (-85.95385, 32.94401)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 112 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 44m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 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 | $9.28 | $18.56 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $10.43 | $20.87 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $11.33 | $22.66 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $13.27 | $26.53 |
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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