How far is Vestavia Hills, AL from Cardiff, AL?
The driving distance from Vestavia Hills, AL to Cardiff, AL is about 21.3 miles (34.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 16 miles (25.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 11m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Vestavia Hills and Cardiff.
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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
1.8 mi · 3 min · Montgomery Highway
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Turn straight onto Independence Drive
1 mi · 2 min · Independence Drive
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Continue on Red Mountain Expressway
3.4 mi · 5 min · Red Mountain Expressway
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Continue on Carraway Boulevard
1.5 mi · 3 min · Carraway Boulevard
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Turn left onto Finley Boulevard
1 km · 1 min · Finley Boulevard
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Turn right onto 19th Street North
15 m · 1 sec · 19th Street North
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Take the ramp straight toward I 65 North
771 ft · 19 sec
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Merge slight left
1.7 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 22 West: Memphis
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
6.3 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 65: Adamsville, Graysville
2246 ft · 55 sec
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Turn straight onto Hillcrest Road
3177 ft · 2 min · Hillcrest Road
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Turn left onto Cherry Avenue
2971 ft · 1 min · Cherry Avenue
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Turn right onto Brookside - Cardiff Road
1874 ft · 52 sec · Brookside - Cardiff Road
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Keep slight left to continue on Brookside - Cardiff Road
1.4 km · 3 min · Brookside - Cardiff Road
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Continue on Trimble Hill Road
1399 ft · 1 min · Trimble Hill Road
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Turn right onto Cardiff Lynns Crossing Road
901 ft · 44 sec · Cardiff Lynns Crossing Road
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Turn left onto Walnut Street
112 m · 18 sec · Walnut Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
3 m · 1 sec · Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Vestavia Hills and Cardiff.
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.
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6.32 mi · 00h 07m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Vestavia Hills and Sunny near Cardiff.
Trip Questions
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How long does it take to drive from Vestavia Hills to Cardiff?
The road trip is about 21.3 miles (34.3 km) and usually takes 00h 35m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Tarrant is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.6 miles from Vestavia Hills and 10.6 miles from Cardiff.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 16 miles (25.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.3 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:18 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.84 one way or $5.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Vestavia Hills and Sunny near Cardiff.
Stop Ideas Near Tarrant
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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 Cardiff. Straight-line distance: 15.99 mi (25.73 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 Cardiff
Town in Alabama
| Population | 55 |
| Coordinates | 33.6456600, -86.9336100 |
| Altitude | 109 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cardiff (-86.93361, 33.64566)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 34 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 15m |
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 | $2.84 | $5.68 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $3.19 | $6.39 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $3.47 | $6.94 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $4.06 | $8.12 |
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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