Trip from Vestavia Hills, AL to Daphne, AL

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

4h 43m

Distance

248.7 mi

400 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$38

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min

4 AM

4h 30m ★

6 AM

4h 43m

8 AM

5h 10m

10 AM

4h 53m

12 PM

4h 50m

3 PM

4h 54m

5 PM

5h 9m

8 PM

4h 35m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Vestavia Hills, AL

Kelly

Daphne, AL

Александр Ершков

Trip Overview

The drive from Vestavia Hills, AL to Daphne, AL covers 248.7 miles and takes about 4h 43m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 65, AL 225, US Highway 98 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 219.7 miles on I 65. At current regular gas prices, budget about $37.56 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

124.3 miles from Vestavia Hills, AL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 18m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 65	219.7 mi	3h 57m
AL 225	20.5 mi	28m
US Highway 98	2.9 mi	4m
Montgomery Highway	2.8 mi	5m
Old Spanish Trail	1 mi	1m
Main Street	0.7 mi	1m
Spanish Fort Boulevard	0.2 mi	<1m
Tremont Drive	0.1 mi	<1m

Longest stretch: I 65 — 219.7 mi, about 3h 57m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Vestavia Hills, AL and Daphne, AL.

Start on this road

142 ft · 17 sec · this road

Turn left onto Tremont Drive

0.1 mi · 28 sec · Tremont Drive

Turn right onto Kentucky Avenue

353 ft · 17 sec · Kentucky Avenue

Turn left onto US 31

2.8 mi · 5 min · Montgomery Highway

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 31 sec

Toward I 65 South: Montgomery

Merge onto I 65

220 mi · 3 hr 57 min · I 65

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 39 sec

Exit 31 Toward AL 225: Stockton, Spanish Fort

Turn left onto AL 225

20 mi · 28 min · AL 225

Turn right onto US 31

0.2 mi · 31 sec · Spanish Fort Boulevard

Turn left onto US 90

1.0 mi · 1 min · Old Spanish Trail

Continue on US 98

2.9 mi · 4 min · US Highway 98

Turn right onto Santa Rosa Avenue

159 ft · 14 sec · Santa Rosa Avenue

Turn left onto CR 98

0.7 mi · 1 min · Main Street

Turn right onto Belrose Avenue

271 ft · 12 sec · Belrose Avenue

Arrive at destination

Belrose Avenue

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 124.3 miles from Vestavia Hills, AL, or about 2h 18m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 219.7 miles.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 55 miles or 1h 3m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 124.3 miles or 2h 18m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 3h 44m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Daphne, AL than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Vestavia Hills, AL so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Vestavia Hills, AL

This is one driving day of about 248.7 miles and 4h 43m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 55 miles from Vestavia Hills, AL.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.

The longest stretch is on I 65 for about 219.7 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Montgomery, AL

124 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Pacing Suggestions

Thorsby, AL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 55 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Montgomery, AL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 124.3 miles from Vestavia Hills, AL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 65 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 219.7 miles.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Johnny's Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Homewood, Alabama

Near the start, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20

Hours: 11 am–2:30 pm

+12058022711

Visit website

Shiki Birmingham

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Homewood, Alabama

2.1 mi

Seeds Coffee Co. - Homewood

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Birmingham, Alabama

2.5 mi

Top Coffee Stop

Good Brew

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Greenville, Alabama

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour $1 to $10 mile 124.3

Hours: 6:30 am–4 pm

+13343712739

Visit website

Daily Edition

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Homewood, Alabama

2.5 mi

Subway

3.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~1 min detour Inexpensiv mile 35.5

Jemison, Alabama

Hours: 7 am–9 pm

+12056885085

Visit website

Johnny's Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20

Homewood, Alabama

Hours: 11 am–2:30 pm

+12058022711

Visit website

Shiki Birmingham

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour $20 to $30

Homewood, Alabama

Hours: 11 am–2 pm

+12057835222

Visit website

Seeds Coffee Co. - Homewood

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20

Birmingham, Alabama

Hours: 7 am–3 pm

+12052596405

Visit website

Taco Bell

3.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~6 min detour Inexpensiv

Birmingham, Alabama

Hours: 9 am–3 pm

+12058488147

Visit website

El Taco Loco

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20

Birmingham, Alabama

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+12059410108

Visit website

Bay Leaf Modern Indian Cuisine & Bar - 5 Points

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, ~9 min detour

3.7 mi from route ~9 min detour $20 to $30

Birmingham, Alabama

Hours: 11 am–2 pm

+12057773070

Visit website

Zaxbys Chicken Fingers & Buffalo Wings

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, ~9 min detour

3.6 mi from route ~9 min detour Moderately mile 17.8

Pelham, Alabama

Hours: 10:30 am–9 pm

+12056634100

Visit website

Good Brew

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour $1 to $10 mile 124.3

Greenville, Alabama

Hours: 6:30 am–4 pm

+13343712739

Visit website

Daily Edition

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour $1 to $10

Homewood, Alabama

Hours: 7 am–1 pm

+12055278007

Cala Coffee Cahaba Heights

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour $1 to $10

Vestavia Hills, Alabama

Hours: 7 am–5 pm

+12056321040

Visit website

FILTER-Coffee Parlor

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~9 min detour

3.6 mi from route ~9 min detour $10 to $20

Birmingham, Alabama

Hours: 7 am–4 pm

+12052026422

Bandido Coffee Parlor

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~9 min detour

3.6 mi from route ~9 min detour $1 to $10

Birmingham, Alabama

Hours: 7 am–4 pm

+12056596141

Visit website

Bluff Park Coffee Collective

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~10 min detour

4 mi from route ~10 min detour $1 to $10

Hoover, Alabama

Hours: 6:30 am–4:30 pm

+12057689732

Visit website

Church Street Coffee & Books

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~10 min detour

4.2 mi from route ~10 min detour $1 to $10

Mountain Brook, Alabama

Hours: 6 am–6 pm

+12058701117

Visit website

Whammy Coffee

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~11 min detour

4.3 mi from route ~11 min detour $1 to $10

Birmingham, Alabama

Hours: 7 am–4 pm

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 124.3

Greenville, Alabama

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 17.8

Alabaster, Alabama

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

1 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 88.8

Montgomery, Alabama

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 248.7

Daphne, Alabama

+12516265300

Breakout Games

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour

Homewood, Alabama

Hours: 9:45 am–10:30 pm

+12052824798

Visit website

Splinter Hill Bog Preserve

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 213.2

Bay Minette, Alabama

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

+12059177822

Visit website

Vulcan Park and Museum

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

3 mi from route ~8 min detour

Birmingham, Alabama

Hours: 10 am–8 pm

+12059331409

Visit website

Birmingham Botanical Gardens

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour

Birmingham, Alabama

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

+12054143950

Visit website

Birmingham Zoo

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour

Birmingham, Alabama

Hours: 9 am–5 pm

+12058790409

Visit website

Urban Air Trampoline and Adventure Park

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, ~9 min detour

3.8 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 248.7

Spanish Fort, Alabama

Hours: 4–8 pm

+12562693213

Visit website

Aldridge Gardens

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~11 min detour

4.2 mi from route ~11 min detour

Hoover, Alabama

Hours: 8 am–7 pm

+12057396558

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 10

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 247.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

0 mi into trip | ~0m in | Tremont Drive

Turn left onto Tremont Drive

Navigation decision point

0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | Kentucky Avenue

Turn right onto Kentucky Avenue

Navigation decision point

223 mi into trip | ~4h 4m in

Take the exit toward AL 225: Stockton, Spanish Fort

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 31 Toward AL 225: Stockton, Spanish Fort

244 mi into trip | ~4h 34m in | US 90 / Old Spanish Trail

Turn left onto US 90 / Old Spanish Trail

Navigation decision point

247.9 mi into trip | ~4h 41m in | Santa Rosa Avenue

Turn right onto Santa Rosa Avenue

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$37.56 one way

$75.12 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 87 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.21	$41.23	$82.46
premium	$4.56	$44.64	$89.28
diesel	$5.61	$54.91	$109.82

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$38

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$63–$88

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 87 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $26 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	74.6	0	$26.11	$11.94
Efficient EV	62.2	0	$21.76	$9.95
EV Truck/SUV	99.5	1	$34.82	$15.92

Gas CO2

87 kg

EV CO2

29 kg (67% less)

Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.

DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Vestavia Hills, AL

Afternoon in Vestavia Hills on Saturday

Local time

3:21 PM

CDT

Current temp

77°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Daphne, AL

Afternoon in Daphne on Saturday

Local time

3:21 PM

CDT

Current temp

74°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

Time zone

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

3 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

4h 43m on the road

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Birmingham Civil Rights National Monument

National Monument

In 1963, images of snarling police dogs unleashed against non-violent protesters and of children being sprayed with high-pressure hoses appeared in print and television news around the world. These dr...

5 mi from route ~12 min detour Free

View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

What kind of drive is this?

248.7 mi in 4h 43m, mostly highway — 219.7 mi of that is on I 65.

98% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.

15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.

Longest single stretch: 219.7 mi on I 65.

How Hard Is This Drive?

3/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 65 and AL 225. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Tremont Drive.

Driving Effort 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 4h 43m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (Tremont Drive): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Kentucky Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 223 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

On the drive from Vestavia Hills, AL to Daphne, AL, road signs begin pointing toward Spanish Fort along the way.

Spanish Fort

223 mi in | ~4h 4m

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 43m. Total distance: 248.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

4h 43m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (98%). Straightforward navigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 219.7 miles on I 65. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.

Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.

Yes — Birmingham Civil Rights National Monument. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.

Possible but tiring. At 4.7 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 9.4 hours — manageable with a long break at Daphne, AL, but most travelers stay overnight.

How this page is built

Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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Trip from Vestavia Hills, AL to Daphne, AL

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Nearby Places

Johnny's Restaurant

Good Brew

Subway

Johnny's Restaurant

Shiki Birmingham

Seeds Coffee Co. - Homewood

Taco Bell

El Taco Loco

Bay Leaf Modern Indian Cuisine & Bar - 5 Points

Zaxbys Chicken Fingers & Buffalo Wings

Good Brew

Daily Edition

Cala Coffee Cahaba Heights

FILTER-Coffee Parlor

Bandido Coffee Parlor

Bluff Park Coffee Collective

Church Street Coffee & Books

Whammy Coffee

Tesla Supercharger

Tesla Supercharger

Tesla Supercharger

Tesla Supercharger

Electrify America Charging Station

FLO Charging Station

Electrify America Charging Station

ChargePoint Charging Station

Bayfront Park

Breakout Games

Splinter Hill Bog Preserve

Vulcan Park and Museum

Birmingham Botanical Gardens

Birmingham Zoo

Urban Air Trampoline and Adventure Park

Aldridge Gardens

Heads-up: tricky spots

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Vestavia Hills, AL

Daphne, AL

Same local time

3 degrees cooler at arrival

4h 43m on the road

National Parks Near This Route

Birmingham Civil Rights National Monument

What kind of drive is this?

How Hard Is This Drive?

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Who Is This Route For?

Frequently Asked Questions

Which road carries most of the drive?

Are there rest areas on this route?

Is this a good trip with kids?

Where does this route get tricky?

Are there national parks near this route?

Can I do this as a round trip in one go?

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