How far is Vestavia Hills, AL from Pell City, AL?
The driving distance from Vestavia Hills, AL to Pell City, AL is about 38.4 miles (61.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 30.4 miles (49 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 33m 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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Halfway Point
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City in Jefferson, St.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Vestavia Hills and Pell City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Vestavia Hills and Pell City.
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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
1.6 mi · 2 min · Montgomery Highway
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Turn slight right
157 m · 19 sec
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Turn slight right onto Shades Creek Parkway
2871 ft · 1 min · Shades Creek Parkway
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Take the ramp slight right
1031 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left
3.1 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 459 North
1409 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left onto John M. Harbert III Freeway
8.9 mi · 9 min · John M. Harbert III Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 20: Birmingham, Atlanta
883 ft · 17 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 20 East: Atlanta
3180 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
21.1 mi · 23 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 231, AL 53: Ashville, Pell City
1233 ft · 30 sec
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Turn right onto Martin Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Martin Street
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Turn right onto Comer Avenue
1158 ft · 32 sec · Comer Avenue
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Turn right onto Cogswell Avenue
983 ft · 23 sec · Cogswell Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Cogswell Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Vestavia Hills and Pell City.
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 East
Merge slight left
21.1 mi · 00h 23m
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.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Vestavia Hills to Pell City?
The road trip is about 38.4 miles (61.8 km) and usually takes 00h 46m 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?
Leeds is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.2 miles from Vestavia Hills and 19.2 miles from Pell City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 30.4 miles (49 km), while the road route adds roughly 8 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 4:56 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.15 one way or $10.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
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Stop Ideas Near Leeds
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Birmingham
Anniston
Brent, AL
Tuscaloosa
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Vestavia Hills and Pell City. Straight-line distance: 30.42 mi (48.96 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 Pell City
City in Alabama
| Population | 14,045 |
| Coordinates | 33.5862100, -86.2860900 |
| Altitude | 177 |
| Country | United States |
End: Pell City (-86.28609, 33.58621)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 62 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 28m |
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 | $5.15 | $10.30 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $5.79 | $11.58 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $6.29 | $12.58 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $7.36 | $14.73 |
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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