The location of Dearing Downs
Introduction ...
Below are places that are close (or relative) to Dearing Downs.
This page contains six sections:
- Around Dearing Downs ...
- Shelby County ...
- Our Genealogy Helper Page ...
- Websites We Enjoy ...
- Airports Near Dearing Downs ...
Around Dearing Downs ...
The largest community within a 50 mile [80 km] radius is Birmingham. It is located about 17 miles [27 km] to the north of Dearing Downs. Birmingham has a population of 211,000 people.<1>
The next largest community is Tuscaloosa. It is located about 41 miles [65 km] to the west of Dearing Downs and has a population of 100,000 people.
The following large communities are also in the area. Please note that when we give a distance, it's a 'straight-line' distance and not the distance if you are going to drive.<2>
| Community | 2017 Population | Dir | Distance |
| Alabaster [Map] | 33,202 | S | 2 miles [3.2 km] |
| Bessemer [Map] | 26,386 | NW | 10 miles [16.1 km] |
| Calera [Map] | 13,979 | SE | 11 miles [17.7 km] |
| Center Point [Map] | --- | N | 26 miles [41.8 km] |
| Gardendale [Map] | 13,906 | N | 26 miles [41.8 km] |
| Helena [Map] | 19,072 | W | 2 miles [3.2 km] |
| Homewood [Map] | 25,476 | N | 12 miles [19.3 km] |
| Hoover [Map] | 84,920 | N | 6 miles [9.7 km] |
| Hueytown [Map] | 15,460 | NW | 14 miles [22.5 km] |
| Mountain Brook [Map] | 20,381 | N | 15 miles [24.1 km] |
| Northport [Map] | 25,094 | W | 44 miles [70.8 km] |
| Pelham [Map] | 23,493 | NE | 4 miles [6.4 km] |
| Talladega [Map] | 15,426 | E | 43 miles [69.2 km] |
| Trussville [Map] | 21,827 | NE | 28 miles [45.1 km] |
| Vestavia Hills [Map] | 34,291 | NE | 13 miles [20.9 km] |
Below is a sample of nearby communities:
| Community | 2017 Population | Dir | Distance |
| Brantleyville [Map] | --- | SW | 5 miles [8 km] |
| Brighton [Map] | 2,801 | NW | 12 miles [19.3 km] |
| Greenwood [Map] | --- | NW | 6 miles [9.7 km] |
| Indian Springs Village [Map] | 2,606 | NE | 7 miles [11.3 km] |
| Inverness [Map] | --- | NE | 11 miles [17.7 km] |
| Lipscomb [Map] | 2,153 | NW | 11 miles [17.7 km] |
| Maylene [Map] | --- | S | 5 miles [8 km] |
| McCalla [Map] | --- | NW | 11 miles [17.7 km] |
| Meadowbrook [Map] | --- | NE | 11 miles [17.7 km] |
| Montevallo [Map] | 6,636 | S | 11 miles [17.7 km] |
| New Village [Map] | --- | NW | 9 miles [14.5 km] |
| Saginaw [Map] | --- | SE | 4 miles [6.4 km] |
| Sawmill Town [Map] | --- | SW | 10 miles [16.1 km] |
| Shannon [Map] | --- | N | 8 miles [12.9 km] |
| Siluria [Map] | --- | S | 3 miles [4.8 km] |
For more communities neighboring Dearing Downs, please visit our County-by-County Page for Dearing Downs.
Shelby County ...
Dearing Downs is located in Shelby County.
The following counties adjoin and form the boundaries of Shelby County: Bibb, Chilton, Coosa, Jefferson, Saint Clair & Talladega.
Curious and Interesting Names Near Dearing Downs ...
This section has been moved to our Tidbits & Trivia page for Dearing Downs.
See Our Genealogy Helper Page ...
We have a list of several cemeteries that are in the area around Dearing Downs. Our list includes the location of each cemetery, with the ability to see an overhead view of the cemetery.
Using the information from an 1895 Atlas, we've created a list of communities that were in the area of Dearing Downs. Our list includes information such as whether the community had a post office or railroad service in 1895.
Websites We Enjoy ...
When we're planning a trip, we like to check the following websites for sights, attractions and places to visit:
For the State of Alabama
Alabama Tourism
Parks for Alabama
Fishing in Alabama
Hunting in Alabama
National Park Service (NPS) sites in Alabama
America's Byways - Scenic & Historic Roadways
RoadsideAmerica - Offbeat Tourist Attractions
Atlas Obscura - Curious and Wondrous Travel Destinations
The Living New Deal - Sites in Alabama
Murals of the Works Progress Administration (WPA) - New Deal Art in Alabama
Airports Near Dearing Downs ...
Of the airports that we know about, these are some of the closest to Dearing Downs.
| Airport Name (IATA/ICAO Code)<3> | Dir | Distance |
| Bessemer Airport (FAA ID: EKY) [Map] | WNW | 5 miles [8 km] |
| Shelby Co. Airport (ICAO: KEET) [Map] | SSE | 7 miles [11.3 km] |
| Birmingham Intl. (BHM/KBHM) [Map] | NNE | 20 miles [32.2 km] |
When we're on the road, rather than always picking an airport that is close to our destination, we try to see if there might be another airport that would better fit our travel plans.<4> To help with your planning, the following list of airports is organized by type and proximity to Dearing Downs.
Please keep in mind that these airports where chosen based on their air-distance from Dearing Downs. You should check the map and see how accessible they are when considering one airport over another.
Large Airports
| Airport Name (IATA/ICAO Code) | Dir | Distance |
| Birmingham Intl. (BHM/KBHM) [Map] | NNE | 20 miles [32.2 km] |
| Hartsfield - Jackson Intl. (ATL/KATL) [Map] | E | 140 miles [225.3 km] |
| Northwest Florida Rgnl. (VPS/KVPS) [Map] | S | 193 miles [310.6 km] |
| Pensacola Rgnl. (PNS/KPNS) [Map] | S | 194 miles [312.2 km] |
| Nashville Intl. (BNA/KBNA) [Map] | N | 196 miles [315.4 km] |
| Memphis Intl. (MEM/KMEM) [Map] | NW | 217 miles [349.2 km] |
Smaller Airports with Scheduled Flights / Air Taxi Service
| Airport Name (IATA/ICAO Code) | Dir | Distance |
| Tuscaloosa Rgnl. (TCL/KTCL) [Map] | W | 45 miles [72.4 km] |
| Montgomery Rgnl. (MGM/KMGM) [Map] | SSE | 72 miles [115.9 km] |
| Roanoke Muni. (FAA ID: 7A5) [Map] | E | 85 miles [136.8 km] |
| Huntsville Intl. (HSV/KHSV) [Map] | N | 93 miles [149.7 km] |
| Northwest Alabama Rgnl. (MSL/KMSL) [Map] | NNW | 110 miles [177 km] |
General Aviation Airports
| Airport Name (IATA/ICAO Code) | Dir | Distance |
| Bessemer Airport (FAA ID: EKY) [Map] | WNW | 5 miles [8 km] |
| Shelby Co. Airport (ICAO: KEET) [Map] | SSE | 7 miles [11.3 km] |
Additional Airport Information
For each of the airports listed below, we've linked to websites where detailed information about the airport can be found.
| Birmingham Intl. (BHM/KBHM) [Map] | |
| Website for Birmingham - Shuttlesworth International Airport | |
| For more detail: AirNav AOPA FlightAware FlightStats | |
| Hartsfield - Jackson Intl. (ATL/KATL) [Map] | |
| Website for Hartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International Airport | |
| For more detail: AirNav AOPA FlightAware FlightStats | |
| Northwest Alabama Rgnl. (MSL/KMSL) [Map] | |
| Website for Northwest Alabama Regional Airport | |
| For more detail: AirNav AOPA FlightAware FlightStats | |
| Shelby Co. Airport (ICAO: KEET) [Map] | |
| Website for Shelby County Airport | |
| For more detail: AirNav AOPA FlightAware FlightStats | |
| Sylacauga Muni. (ICAO: KSCD) [Map] | |
| For more detail: AirNav AOPA FlightAware FlightStats | |
| Northwest Florida Rgnl. (VPS/KVPS) [Map] | |
| Website for Northwest Florida Regional Airport (Elgin AFB) | |
| For more detail: AirNav AOPA FlightAware FlightStats | |
| Thomas C. Russell Fld. (ICAO: KALX) [Map] | |
| For more detail: AirNav AOPA FlightAware FlightStats | |
| Anniston Metro Airport (ANB/KANB) [Map] | |
| For more detail: AirNav AOPA FlightAware FlightStats | |
| Pensacola Rgnl. (PNS/KPNS) [Map] | |
| Website for Pensacola Regional Airport | |
| For more detail: AirNav AOPA FlightAware FlightStats | |
| Nashville Intl. (BNA/KBNA) [Map] | |
| Website for Nashville International Airport | |
| For more detail: AirNav AOPA FlightAware FlightStats | |
| Memphis Intl. (MEM/KMEM) [Map] | |
| Website for Memphis International Airport | |
| For more detail: AirNav AOPA FlightAware FlightStats | |
| Tuscaloosa Rgnl. (TCL/KTCL) [Map] | |
| For more detail: AirNav AOPA FlightAware FlightStats | |
| Montgomery Rgnl. (MGM/KMGM) [Map] | |
| Website for Montgomery Regional Airport | |
| For more detail: AirNav AOPA FlightAware FlightStats | |
| Huntsville Intl. (HSV/KHSV) [Map] | |
| Website for Huntsville International Airport | |
| For more detail: AirNav AOPA FlightAware FlightStats | |
Other Roadside Stops ...
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Off-the-Road Links ...
Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Dearing Downs. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page.
The official website for Shelby County: www.shelbycountyalabama.com/
The official website for State of Alabama: https://www.alabama.gov/
Footnotes ...
| <1> | Population counts have been provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. For more detail, please visit our Census Page for Dearing Downs. |
| <2> | Our distances are not driving distances, but are calculated as a 'straight-line' (or point-to-point) distance. A straight line distance ignores things like rivers, canyons, lakes, et cetera - it's truly a line drawn from Point A (ie- Dearing Downs) to Point B. Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Dearing Downs. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 33.2807, Longitude: -86.8300 [Map]. In this case, the coordinates for Dearing Downs have been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS). |
| <3> | The IATA and ICAO are organizations that, amongst other functions, provide identifying codes for airports. The International Air Transport Association (IATA) is an airline trade organization. The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) is an agency of the United Nations. Although the codes are similar, be careful not to confuse them. |
| <4> | When we are planning a trip (for example, to Dearing Downs), we usually look for the obvious: the choice of airlines that fly into the airport, the number of flights, the connections we have to make, which car rentals are available, etc. We also look for sights and attractions that we might find between any given airport and our destination - we do love exploring. We're willing to fly into a more distant airport if we can get the services and amenities that we like. Even though our choice of airport might be inconvenient to others, it usually gives us a better trip. |