How far is Vestavia Hills, AL from Fairfield, AL?
The driving distance from Vestavia Hills, AL to Fairfield, AL is about 14.2 miles (22.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 7.6 miles (12.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 43m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 21m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
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The most populous city in Alabama.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Vestavia Hills and Fairfield.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Vestavia Hills and Fairfield.
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Start on the route
43 m · 17 sec
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Turn left onto Tremont Drive
145 m · 23 sec · Tremont Drive
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Turn right
104 m · 27 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Montgomery Highway
1.8 mi · 3 min · Montgomery Highway
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Turn straight onto Independence Drive
1 mi · 2 min · Independence Drive
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Continue on Red Mountain Expressway
2.9 mi · 4 min · Red Mountain Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 20, I 59
2132 ft · 52 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 20 West, I 59 South: Tuscaloosa
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
5.8 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Avenue I
665 ft · 16 sec
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Turn straight
51 m · 6 sec
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Turn left onto Avenue I
2168 ft · 43 sec · Avenue I
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Continue on Valley Road
2695 ft · 56 sec · Valley Road
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Turn left onto Parkway
831 ft · 37 sec · Parkway
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Turn slight left onto Hillside Drive
85 m · 13 sec · Hillside Drive
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Turn right onto Farrell Avenue
112 m · 18 sec · Farrell Avenue
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Turn right onto 52nd Street
50 m · 7 sec · 52nd Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 52nd Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Vestavia Hills and Fairfield.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
I 20 West
Merge slight left
5.78 mi · 00h 07m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Vestavia Hills and Sunny near Fairfield.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Vestavia Hills to Fairfield?
The road trip is about 14.2 miles (22.8 km) and usually takes 00h 21m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Birmingham is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.1 miles from Vestavia Hills and 7.1 miles from Fairfield.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 7.6 miles (12.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:46 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.98 one way or $3.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Vestavia Hills and Sunny near Fairfield.
Stop Ideas Near Birmingham
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 Birmingham.
Birmingham
Brent, AL
Tuscaloosa
Anniston
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Vestavia Hills and Fairfield. Straight-line distance: 7.61 mi (12.24 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 Fairfield
Fairfield is a place in Alabama, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 33.4859400, -86.9119400 |
| Altitude | 171 |
| Country | United States |
End: Fairfield (-86.91194, 33.48594)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 23 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 10m |
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 | $3.95 | $1.98 | $3.95 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $2.21 | $4.43 |
| Premium | $4.84 | $2.42 | $4.84 |
| Diesel | $5.93 | $2.97 | $5.93 |
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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