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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Quick Snapshot
Road
110.17 mi
02h 17m
Flight
88.5 mi
142.43 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
88.5 mi
Kilometers
142.43 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
110.17 mi
Kilometers
177.3 km
Drive Time
02h 17m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Demopolis
Wed, Apr 15, 11:51 PM CDT
Return by in Vestavia Hills
Thu, Apr 16, 2:09 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Vestavia Hills
2026-04-15T21:33
Arrive Demopolis
Wed, Apr 15, 11:51 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:18 AM to 12:18 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:54 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Vestavia Hills
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Tuscaloosa
AL

The most populous city in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama.

From Vestavia Hills
55.1 mi
01h 08m
To Demopolis
55.1 mi
01h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SW
Destination
85°F
Wednesday

Patchy Fog then Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S

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.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    43 m · 17 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Tremont Drive

    641 ft · 29 sec · Tremont Drive

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Kentucky Avenue

    108 m · 18 sec · Kentucky Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Montgomery Highway

    4.5 mi · 9 min · Montgomery Highway

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 459 South

    1.1 km · 1 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto John M. Harbert III Freeway

    13.1 mi · 14 min · John M. Harbert III Freeway

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 20 West, I 59 South: Tuscaloosa

    1.2 mi · 3 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    59.9 mi · 1 hr 4 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Union

    974 ft · 29 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto M L King Highway

    1.3 mi · 3 min · M L King Highway

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    4.6 mi · 6 min

  12. 12

    Turn left onto 1st Avenue

    601 ft · 27 sec · 1st Avenue

  13. 13

    Merge slight right onto Greensboro Street

    1546 ft · 33 sec · Greensboro Street

  14. 14

    Turn slight right onto Demopolis Highway

    24 mi · 34 min · Demopolis Highway

  15. 15

    Turn left onto East Capitol Street

    113 m · 7 sec · East Capitol Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto North Strawberry Avenue

    86 m · 12 sec · North Strawberry Avenue

  17. 17

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
17 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
4 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 20 West
61.1 mi · 55%
Demopolis Highway
24 mi · 22%
John M. Harbert III Freeway
13.1 mi · 12%
M L King Highway
5.91 mi · 5%
Montgomery Highway
4.52 mi · 4%
I 459 South
0.69 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 17m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.7 mi
88.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Tuscaloosa
01h 08m from Vestavia Hills
Leave By
1:54 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Tuscaloosa, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Tuscaloosa.

RAIL

Tuscaloosa

2 mi away
2105 Greensboro Ave
BUS

Brent, AL

46 mi away
10393 Alabama Highway 5
BUS

Marion, AL

68 mi away
26400 Alabama Highway 14
RAIL

Birmingham

78 mi away
1819 Morris Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Vestavia Hills and Demopolis. Straight-line distance: 88.5 mi (142.43 km).

Vestavia Hills

#1 Vestavia Hills

City in Jefferson and Shelby counties, Alabama, United States

Population34,317
Coordinates33.4487200, -86.7877700
Altitude290
CountryUnited States
Demopolis

#2 Demopolis

City in Alabama

Population6,539
Coordinates32.5176400, -87.8364000
Altitude37
CountryUnited States
Start: Vestavia Hills (-86.78777, 33.44872)
End: Demopolis (-87.8364, 32.51764)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 177 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
3.89 gal
14.72 L · about $14.73
Round trip
$29.46
7.78 gal · 29.44 L
Estimated CO2
34.6 kg one way
Round trip: 69.1 kg / 152 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Alabama · Apr 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Vestavia Hills and Demopolis. The current time is 21:33:14.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.