How far is Vestavia Hills, AL from Talladega, AL?
The driving distance from Vestavia Hills, AL to Talladega, AL is about 57.7 miles (92.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 11m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 39.3 miles (63.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 23m 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 01h 11m.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Vestavia Hills and Talladega.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Vestavia Hills and Talladega.
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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
30.5 mi · 33 min
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Take the exit slight right toward AL 77: Talladega, Lincoln
1053 ft · 30 sec
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Turn right
9.7 mi · 14 min
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Continue straight
1.4 km · 59 sec
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Continue on North East Street
1 km · 1 min · North East Street
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Turn right onto Coosa Street West
826 ft · 41 sec · Coosa Street West
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Turn left onto North Spring Street
139 m · 20 sec · North Spring Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Spring Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Vestavia Hills and Talladega.
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
30.5 mi · 00h 33m
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.
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Vestavia Hills and Showers And Thunderstorms near Talladega.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Vestavia Hills to Talladega?
The road trip is about 57.7 miles (92.9 km) and usually takes 01h 11m 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?
Moody is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.8 miles from Vestavia Hills and 28.9 miles from Talladega.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 39.3 miles (63.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.4 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 4:06 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.73 one way or $15.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Vestavia Hills and Showers And Thunderstorms near Talladega.
Stop Ideas Near Moody
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Pell City Recreation Hall
Trussville City Hall
Pell City City Council
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Moody.
Birmingham
Anniston
Brent, AL
Tuscaloosa
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Vestavia Hills and Talladega. Straight-line distance: 39.33 mi (63.29 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 Talladega
City in Talladega County, Alabama, United States
| Population | 15,300 |
| Coordinates | 33.4359400, -86.1058000 |
| Altitude | 170 |
| Country | United States |
End: Talladega (-86.1058, 33.43594)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 93 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 43m |
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 | $7.73 | $15.45 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $8.69 | $17.38 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $9.44 | $18.87 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $11.05 | $22.09 |
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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