How far is Vestavia Hills, AL from Pike Road, AL?
The driving distance from Vestavia Hills, AL to Pike Road, AL is about 101.1 miles (162.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 02m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 89.7 miles (144.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 05m 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 02m.
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
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Chilton County, Alabama, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Vestavia Hills and Pike Road.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Vestavia Hills and Pike Road.
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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
2.8 mi · 6 min · Montgomery Highway
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Take the ramp straight toward I 65 South: Montgomery
1276 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left
80.6 mi · 1 hr 28 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I-85 North: Atlanta
120 m · 10 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 85 North: Atlanta
1040 ft · 25 sec
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Continue straight
8.8 mi · 11 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 271: Auburn University Montgomery
954 ft · 23 sec
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Turn right onto Taylor Road
2889 ft · 1 min · Taylor Road
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Turn left onto Halcyon Boulevard
1.2 mi · 3 min · Halcyon Boulevard
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Vaughn Road
731 ft · 19 sec · Vaughn Road
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Turn right onto Ray Thorington Road
4.4 mi · 7 min · Ray Thorington Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Old Pike Road
1.7 mi · 4 min · Old Pike Road
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Turn right onto Flinn Road
41 m · 6 sec · Flinn Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Flinn Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Vestavia Hills and Pike Road.
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 65 South
Merge slight left
80.6 mi · 01h 28m
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 Pike Road.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Vestavia Hills to Pike Road?
The road trip is about 101.1 miles (162.7 km) and usually takes 02h 02m 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?
Clanton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 50.6 miles from Vestavia Hills and 50.5 miles from Pike Road.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 89.7 miles (144.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.4 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 2:24 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.12 one way or $28.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Vestavia Hills and Sunny near Pike Road.
Stop Ideas Near Clanton
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 Clanton.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Vestavia Hills and Pike Road. Straight-line distance: 89.73 mi (144.41 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 Pike Road
Town
| Population | 10,552 |
| Coordinates | 32.2843100, -86.1030200 |
| Altitude | 90 |
| Country | United States |
End: Pike Road (-86.10302, 32.28431)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 163 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 01m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 41m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 15m |
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 | $14.12 | $28.23 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $15.81 | $31.62 |
| Premium | $4.84 | $17.26 | $34.52 |
| Diesel | $5.93 | $21.18 | $42.37 |
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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