How far is Vestavia Hills, AL from Daphne, AL?
The driving distance from Vestavia Hills, AL to Daphne, AL is about 248.7 miles (400.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 207.2 miles (333.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 26m 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
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
County seat of Butler County, Alabama, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Vestavia Hills and Daphne.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Vestavia Hills and Daphne.
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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
219.7 mi · 3 hr 58 min
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Take the exit slight right toward AL 225: Stockton, Spanish Fort
1449 ft · 39 sec
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Turn left
20.5 mi · 28 min
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Turn right onto Spanish Fort Boulevard
1224 ft · 32 sec · Spanish Fort Boulevard
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Turn left onto Old Spanish Trail
1.6 km · 2 min · Old Spanish Trail
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Continue on US Highway 98
2.9 mi · 5 min · US Highway 98
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Turn right onto Santa Rosa Avenue
48 m · 14 sec · Santa Rosa Avenue
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Turn left onto Main Street
1.1 km · 2 min · Main Street
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Turn right onto Belrose Avenue
83 m · 12 sec · Belrose Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Belrose Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Vestavia Hills and Daphne.
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
220 mi · 03h 58m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Vestavia Hills and Partly Sunny near Daphne.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Vestavia Hills to Daphne?
The road trip is about 248.7 miles (400.2 km) and usually takes 04h 43m 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 124.5 miles from Vestavia Hills and 124.2 miles from Daphne.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 207.2 miles (333.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 41.5 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:34 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.25 one way or $66.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 78 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Vestavia Hills and Partly Sunny near Daphne.
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 Daphne. Straight-line distance: 207.16 mi (333.39 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 Daphne
City in Alabama, United States
| Population | 27,719 |
| Coordinates | 30.6035300, -87.9036000 |
| Altitude | 49 |
| Country | United States |
End: Daphne (-87.9036, 30.60353)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 400 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 58m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 06m |
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 | $33.25 | $66.50 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $37.39 | $74.79 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $40.61 | $81.21 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $47.54 | $95.09 |
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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