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

The driving distance from Vestavia Hills, AL to Moody, AL is about 25.7 miles (41.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 19.7 miles (31.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 08m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
25.64 mi
00h 34m
Flight
19.73 mi
31.75 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
19.73 mi
Kilometers
31.75 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
25.64 mi
Kilometers
41.27 km
Drive Time
00h 34m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Moody
Sat, Apr 25, 10:17 AM CDT
Return by in Vestavia Hills
Sat, Apr 25, 10:52 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Vestavia Hills
2026-04-25T09:43
Arrive Moody
Sat, Apr 25, 10:17 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:34 AM to 7:34 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:22 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Vestavia Hills
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Irondale
AL

Town in Alabama, United States

From Vestavia Hills
12.8 mi
00h 17m
To Moody
12.8 mi
00h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 25 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
78°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 25 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    43 m · 17 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Tremont Drive

    145 m · 23 sec · Tremont Drive

  3. 3

    Turn right

    104 m · 27 sec

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Montgomery Highway

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Montgomery Highway

  5. 5

    Turn slight right

    157 m · 19 sec

  6. 6

    Turn slight right onto Shades Creek Parkway

    2871 ft · 1 min · Shades Creek Parkway

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right

    1031 ft · 28 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    3.1 mi · 4 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 459 North

    1409 ft · 35 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto John M. Harbert III Freeway

    8.9 mi · 9 min · John M. Harbert III Freeway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 20: Birmingham, Atlanta

    883 ft · 17 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 20 East: Atlanta

    3180 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    7.1 mi · 8 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward US 411 North: Moody, Odenville

    1165 ft · 28 sec

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto Moody Parkway

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Moody Parkway

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Park Avenue

    1031 ft · 34 sec · Park Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Daniel Drive

    768 ft · 33 sec · Daniel Drive

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Daniel Drive

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
18 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
70.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
John M. Harbert III Freeway
8.86 mi · 35%
I 20 East
7.69 mi · 30%
Shades Creek Parkway
3.83 mi · 15%
Moody Parkway
2.41 mi · 9%
Montgomery Highway
1.57 mi · 6%
I 459 North
0.27 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

John M. Harbert III Freeway

Merge slight left onto John M. Harbert III Freeway

8.86 mi · 00h 10m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 34m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6 mi
19.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Irondale
00h 17m from Vestavia Hills
Leave By
7:22 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Vestavia Hills and Showers And Thunderstorms near Moody.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 25.7 miles (41.3 km) and usually takes 00h 34m 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?

Irondale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.8 miles from Vestavia Hills and 12.8 miles from Moody.

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

The direct path is about 19.7 miles (31.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 7:22 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.45 one way or $6.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Irondale

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

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

RAIL

Birmingham

10 mi away
1819 Morris Ave.
BUS

Brent, AL

78 mi away
10393 Alabama Highway 5
RAIL

Anniston

82 mi away
126 West 4th St
RAIL

Tuscaloosa

88 mi away
2105 Greensboro Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Vestavia Hills and Moody. Straight-line distance: 19.73 mi (31.75 km).

Vestavia Hills

#1 Vestavia Hills

City in Jefferson and Shelby counties, Alabama, United States

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

#2 Moody

City in St.

Population13,292
Coordinates33.5909400, -86.4908200
Altitude211
CountryUnited States
Start: Vestavia Hills (-86.78777, 33.44872)
End: Moody (-86.49082, 33.59094)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 41 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.91 gal
3.43 L · about $3.45
Round trip
$6.89
1.82 gal · 6.86 L
Estimated CO2
8.1 kg one way
Round trip: 16.2 kg / 36 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $3.45 $6.89
Mid-grade $4.26 $3.88 $7.75
Premium $4.63 $4.21 $8.42
Diesel $5.42 $4.93 $9.86

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 25, 2026

There is no time difference between Vestavia Hills and Moody. The current time is 09:43:47.

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.