How far is Vestavia Hills, AL from Russellville, AL?
The driving distance from Vestavia Hills, AL to Russellville, AL is about 116.3 miles (187.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 90.9 miles (146.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 39m 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 19m.
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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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Vestavia Hills and Russellville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Vestavia Hills and Russellville.
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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
3.4 mi · 5 min · Red Mountain Expressway
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Continue on Carraway Boulevard
1.5 mi · 3 min · Carraway Boulevard
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Turn left onto Finley Boulevard
1 km · 1 min · Finley Boulevard
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Turn right onto 19th Street North
15 m · 1 sec · 19th Street North
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Take the ramp straight toward I 65 North
771 ft · 19 sec
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Merge slight left
47.6 mi · 52 min
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Take the exit slight right toward AL 157: Cullman, Moulton
1215 ft · 29 sec
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Turn left onto Section Line Road
61 m · 4 sec · Section Line Road
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Continue on University of North Alabama Highway
31.8 mi · 38 min · University of North Alabama Highway
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Turn left
26.6 mi · 32 min
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Take the exit slight right
851 ft · 29 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Jackson Avenue South
1.1 mi · 2 min · Jackson Avenue South
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Jackson Avenue North
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Vestavia Hills and Russellville.
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 North
Merge slight left
47.6 mi · 00h 52m
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 Russellville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Vestavia Hills to Russellville?
The road trip is about 116.3 miles (187.2 km) and usually takes 02h 19m 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?
Pine Hill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 58.2 miles from Vestavia Hills and 58.1 miles from Russellville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 90.9 miles (146.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.4 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 1:50 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.21 one way or $32.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Vestavia Hills and Sunny near Russellville.
Stop Ideas Near Pine Hill
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 Pine Hill.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Vestavia Hills and Russellville. Straight-line distance: 90.89 mi (146.27 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 Russellville
City in Alabama
| Population | 9,758 |
| Coordinates | 34.5078700, -87.7286400 |
| Altitude | 232 |
| Country | United States |
End: Russellville (-87.72864, 34.50787)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 187 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 56m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 39m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 27m |
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 | $16.21 | $32.42 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $18.16 | $36.32 |
| Premium | $4.84 | $19.82 | $39.65 |
| Diesel | $5.93 | $24.33 | $48.66 |
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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