How far is Vestavia Hills, AL from Pelham, AL?
The driving distance from Vestavia Hills, AL to Pelham, AL is about 138.9 miles (223.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 111.8 miles (180 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 40m 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 50m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Vestavia Hills and Pelham.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Vestavia Hills and Pelham.
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Start on the route
43 m · 17 sec
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Turn left onto Tremont Drive
641 ft · 29 sec · Tremont Drive
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Turn right onto Kentucky Avenue
108 m · 18 sec · Kentucky Avenue
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Turn left onto Montgomery Highway
4.5 mi · 9 min · Montgomery Highway
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 459 South
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto John M. Harbert III Freeway
13.1 mi · 14 min · John M. Harbert III Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 20 West, I 59 South: Tuscaloosa
1.2 mi · 3 min
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Merge slight left
97 mi · 1 hr 44 min
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Take the exit slight right toward AL 17: York
1672 ft · 43 sec
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Turn left
16.2 mi · 23 min
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Turn left onto Short Street
2.8 mi · 7 min · Short Street
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Continue on County Road 15
1.4 mi · 3 min · County Road 15
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Continue on Ward Chapel Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Ward Chapel Road
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Continue on Pine Grove Road
1894 ft · 52 sec · Pine Grove Road
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Turn slight left onto County Road 42
1191 ft · 52 sec · County Road 42
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · County Road 42
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Vestavia Hills and Pelham.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 20 West
Merge slight left
97 mi · 01h 44m
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 Pelham.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Vestavia Hills to Pelham?
The road trip is about 138.9 miles (223.6 km) and usually takes 02h 50m 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?
Moundville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 69.5 miles from Vestavia Hills and 69.5 miles from Pelham.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 111.8 miles (180 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.1 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 12:50 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.56 one way or $37.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Vestavia Hills and Sunny near Pelham.
Stop Ideas Near Moundville
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 Moundville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Vestavia Hills and Pelham. Straight-line distance: 111.82 mi (179.95 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 Pelham
City in Alabama
| Population | 24,231 |
| Coordinates | 32.2795900, -88.1200200 |
| Altitude | 33 |
| Country | United States |
End: Pelham (-88.12002, 32.27959)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 224 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 59m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 44m |
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 | $3.79 | $18.56 | $37.11 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $20.87 | $41.74 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $22.66 | $45.33 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $26.53 | $53.07 |
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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