How far is Vestavia Hills, AL from Eufaula, AL?

The driving distance from Vestavia Hills, AL to Eufaula, AL is about 171.6 miles (276.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 143.9 miles (231.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 17m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
171.55 mi
03h 38m
Flight
143.88 mi
231.56 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
143.88 mi
Kilometers
231.56 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
171.55 mi
Kilometers
276.08 km
Drive Time
03h 38m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Eufaula
Sat, May 2, 5:05 PM CDT
Return by in Vestavia Hills
Sat, May 2, 8:44 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Vestavia Hills
2026-05-02T13:26
Arrive Eufaula
Sat, May 2, 5:05 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:39 AM to 11:39 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:42 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Vestavia Hills
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Montgomery
AL

The capital of Alabama.

From Vestavia Hills
85.8 mi
01h 49m
To Eufaula
85.7 mi
01h 49m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Saturday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph N
Destination
67°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph N

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Vestavia Hills and Eufaula.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Vestavia Hills and Eufaula.

  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

    2.8 mi · 6 min · Montgomery Highway

  5. 5

    Take the ramp straight toward I 65 South: Montgomery

    1276 ft · 31 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    80.6 mi · 1 hr 28 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I-85 North: Atlanta

    120 m · 10 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 85 North: Atlanta

    1040 ft · 25 sec

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    2.7 mi · 4 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Ann Street

    1275 ft · 35 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Ann Street

    133 m · 9 sec · Ann Street

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Zelda Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Zelda Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Carter Hill Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Carter Hill Road

  14. 14

    Turn left onto McGehee Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · McGehee Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Troy Highway

    12.4 mi · 16 min · Troy Highway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight left toward US 82 East: Union Springs

    27.2 mi · 37 min

  17. 17

    Turn slight right

    1780 ft · 59 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Martin Luther King Boulevard

    1013 ft · 33 sec · Martin Luther King Boulevard

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Conecuh Avenue West

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Conecuh Avenue West

  20. 20

    Continue straight

    37.3 mi · 50 min

  21. 21

    Take the ramp straight

    65 m · 8 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left onto North Eufaula Avenue

    1.4 mi · 4 min · North Eufaula Avenue

  23. 23

    Continue on South Eufaula Avenue

    670 ft · 28 sec · South Eufaula Avenue

  24. 24

    Continue on South Eufaula Avenue

    633 ft · 31 sec · South Eufaula Avenue

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Eufaula Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Vestavia Hills and Eufaula.

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
25 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 65 South
80.8 mi · 47%
Conecuh Avenue West
38.8 mi · 23%
US 82 East
27.2 mi · 16%
Troy Highway
12.4 mi · 7%
I 85 North
2.93 mi · 2%
Montgomery Highway
2.84 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 65 South

Merge slight left

80.6 mi · 01h 28m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 38m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27.7 mi
143.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Montgomery
01h 49m from Vestavia Hills
Leave By
9:42 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Vestavia Hills and Showers And Thunderstorms near Eufaula.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Vestavia Hills to Eufaula?

The road trip is about 171.6 miles (276.1 km) and usually takes 03h 38m 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?

Montgomery is a useful midpoint, sitting about 85.8 miles from Vestavia Hills and 85.7 miles from Eufaula.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 143.9 miles (231.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.7 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:42 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.91 one way or $45.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Vestavia Hills and Showers And Thunderstorms near Eufaula.

Stop Ideas Near Montgomery

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Montgomery, 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 Montgomery.

BUS

Montgomery, AL

5 mi away
950 West South Boulevard
BUS

Selma, AL

68 mi away
434 Broad Street
BUS

Marion, AL

100 mi away
26400 Alabama Highway 14
BUS

Camden, AL

101 mi away
8 Claiborne Street \r\n8 Claiborne Street \r\n

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Vestavia Hills and Eufaula. Straight-line distance: 143.88 mi (231.56 km).

Vestavia Hills

#1 Vestavia Hills

City in Jefferson and Shelby counties, Alabama, United States

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

#2 Eufaula

City in Alabama

Population11,621
Coordinates31.8912700, -85.1454900
Altitude80
CountryUnited States
Start: Vestavia Hills (-86.78777, 33.44872)
End: Eufaula (-85.14549, 31.89127)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 276 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.05 gal
22.91 L · about $22.91
Round trip
$45.82
12.1 gal · 45.82 L
Estimated CO2
53.8 kg one way
Round trip: 107.5 kg / 237 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $22.91 $45.82
Mid-grade $4.26 $25.77 $51.53
Premium $4.63 $27.98 $55.96
Diesel $5.42 $32.76 $65.52

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 · May 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Vestavia Hills and Eufaula. The current time is 13:26:30.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.