How far is Vestavia Hills, AL from Chickasaw, AL?
The driving distance from Vestavia Hills, AL to Chickasaw, AL is about 244.2 miles (393 km), with a travel time of about 04h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 200.2 miles (322.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 04m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Halfway Point
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County seat of Butler County, Alabama, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Vestavia Hills and Chickasaw.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Vestavia Hills and Chickasaw.
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Start on the route
43 m · 17 sec
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Turn left onto Tremont Drive
641 ft · 29 sec · Tremont Drive
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Turn right onto Kentucky Avenue
108 m · 18 sec · Kentucky Avenue
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Turn left onto Montgomery Highway
2.8 mi · 6 min · Montgomery Highway
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Take the ramp straight toward I 65 South: Montgomery
1276 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left
232.4 mi · 4 hr 11 min
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Take the exit slight right toward 430: Satsuma, Creola
1157 ft · 28 sec
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Turn right
8.2 mi · 13 min
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Turn right
19 m · 10 sec
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Turn left
71 m · 17 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 Vestavia Hills and Chickasaw.
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 65 South
Merge slight left
232 mi · 04h 11m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Sunny leaving Vestavia Hills and Mostly Sunny near Chickasaw.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Vestavia Hills to Chickasaw?
The road trip is about 244.2 miles (393 km) and usually takes 04h 32m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Greenville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 122.2 miles from Vestavia Hills and 122 miles from Chickasaw.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 200.2 miles (322.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 44 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:56 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.64 one way or $65.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 76.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Vestavia Hills and Mostly Sunny near Chickasaw.
Stop Ideas Near Greenville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Greenville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Vestavia Hills and Chickasaw. Straight-line distance: 200.21 mi (322.21 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 Chickasaw
City in Mobile County, Alabama, United States
| Population | 5,659 |
| Coordinates | 30.7638000, -88.0747200 |
| Altitude | 10 |
| Country | United States |
End: Chickasaw (-88.07472, 30.7638)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 393 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 08m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 53m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 04m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 02m |
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 | $32.64 | $65.29 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $36.71 | $73.43 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $39.87 | $79.74 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $46.68 | $93.35 |
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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