How far is Vestavia Hills, AL from Demopolis, AL?
The driving distance from Vestavia Hills, AL to Demopolis, AL is about 110.2 miles (177.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 88.5 miles (142.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 35m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 17m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
The most populous city in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Patchy Fog then Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Vestavia Hills and Demopolis.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Vestavia Hills and Demopolis.
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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
4.5 mi · 9 min · Montgomery Highway
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 459 South
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto John M. Harbert III Freeway
13.1 mi · 14 min · John M. Harbert III Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 20 West, I 59 South: Tuscaloosa
1.2 mi · 3 min
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Merge slight left
59.9 mi · 1 hr 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Union
974 ft · 29 sec
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Turn left onto M L King Highway
1.3 mi · 3 min · M L King Highway
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Merge slight left
4.6 mi · 6 min
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Turn left onto 1st Avenue
601 ft · 27 sec · 1st Avenue
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Merge slight right onto Greensboro Street
1546 ft · 33 sec · Greensboro Street
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Turn slight right onto Demopolis Highway
24 mi · 34 min · Demopolis Highway
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Turn left onto East Capitol Street
113 m · 7 sec · East Capitol Street
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Turn right onto North Strawberry Avenue
86 m · 12 sec · North Strawberry Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Strawberry Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Vestavia Hills and Demopolis.
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 20 West
Merge slight left
59.9 mi · 01h 04m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Vestavia Hills and Patchy Fog then Sunny near Demopolis.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Vestavia Hills to Demopolis?
The road trip is about 110.2 miles (177.3 km) and usually takes 02h 17m 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?
Tuscaloosa is a useful midpoint, sitting about 55.1 miles from Vestavia Hills and 55.1 miles from Demopolis.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 88.5 miles (142.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.7 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 1:54 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.73 one way or $29.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Vestavia Hills and Patchy Fog then Sunny near Demopolis.
Stop Ideas Near Tuscaloosa
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 Tuscaloosa.
Tuscaloosa
Brent, AL
Marion, AL
Birmingham
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Vestavia Hills and Demopolis. Straight-line distance: 88.5 mi (142.43 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 Demopolis
City in Alabama
| Population | 6,539 |
| Coordinates | 32.5176400, -87.8364000 |
| Altitude | 37 |
| Country | United States |
End: Demopolis (-87.8364, 32.51764)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 177 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 50m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 22m |
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 | $14.73 | $29.46 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $16.57 | $33.14 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $17.99 | $35.98 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $21.06 | $42.13 |
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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