How far is Vestavia Hills, AL from Guntersville, AL?
The driving distance from Vestavia Hills, AL to Guntersville, AL is about 74.8 miles (120.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 00m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 68.9 miles (110.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 00m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 00m.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Vestavia Hills and Guntersville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Vestavia Hills and Guntersville.
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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 right to continue on I 20 East, I 59 North: Atlanta, Gadsden
1431 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left
1.6 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward AL 79: Tallapoosa Street
2597 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on AL 79
575 ft · 14 sec
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Turn straight onto Tallapoosa Street
769 ft · 18 sec · Tallapoosa Street
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Continue on Vanderbilt Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · Vanderbilt Road
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Continue on Pinson Valley Parkway
10.4 mi · 16 min · Pinson Valley Parkway
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Continue on New Bradford Road
1698 ft · 29 sec · New Bradford Road
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Continue on New Bradford Highway
21.7 mi · 30 min · New Bradford Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
36 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
3.2 mi · 5 min
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Continue straight
26.6 mi · 47 min
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Turn left onto Gunter Avenue
2733 ft · 58 sec · Gunter Avenue
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Turn right onto May Street
97 m · 6 sec · May Street
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Turn slight left onto Blount Avenue
1.5 mi · 3 min · Blount Avenue
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Turn left onto Worth Street
89 m · 20 sec · Worth Street
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Turn left onto Gunter Avenue
2 m · 1 sec · Gunter Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Gunter Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Vestavia Hills and Guntersville.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
New Bradford Highway
Continue straight
26.6 mi · 00h 47m
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 Sunny near Guntersville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Vestavia Hills to Guntersville?
The road trip is about 74.8 miles (120.4 km) and usually takes 02h 00m 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?
Locust Fork is a useful midpoint, sitting about 37.5 miles from Vestavia Hills and 37.3 miles from Guntersville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 68.9 miles (110.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.9 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 2:30 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.44 one way or $20.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Vestavia Hills and Sunny near Guntersville.
Stop Ideas Near Locust Fork
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Vestavia Hills and Guntersville. Straight-line distance: 68.92 mi (110.91 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 Guntersville
City in Marshall County, Alabama, United States
| Population | 8,676 |
| Coordinates | 34.3582300, -86.2944600 |
| Altitude | 194 |
| Country | United States |
End: Guntersville (-86.29446, 34.35823)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 120 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 56m |
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 | $10.44 | $20.88 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $11.69 | $23.39 |
| Premium | $4.84 | $12.76 | $25.53 |
| Diesel | $5.93 | $15.67 | $31.33 |
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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