How far is Abbeville, AL from Hoover, AL?

The driving distance from Abbeville, AL to Hoover, AL is about 182.8 miles (294.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 156 miles (251 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 07m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
182.8 mi
03h 03m
Flight
155.96 mi
250.99 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
155.96 mi
Kilometers
250.99 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
182.8 mi
Kilometers
294.19 km
Drive Time
03h 03m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hoover
Fri, May 1, 5:40 PM CDT
Return by in Abbeville
Fri, May 1, 8:44 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Abbeville
2026-05-01T14:36
Arrive Hoover
Fri, May 1, 5:40 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:04 AM to 11:04 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:52 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Abbeville
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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.

Mid-route stop
Montgomery
AL

The capital of Alabama.

From Abbeville
89.3 mi
01h 31m
To Hoover
93.5 mi
01h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph NE
Destination
65°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Abbeville and Hoover.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Abbeville and Hoover.

  1. 1

    Start on West Washington Street

    24 mi · 36 min · West Washington Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Brundidge Street

    12.8 mi · 19 min · Brundidge Street

  3. 3

    Continue on South A Graham Boulevard

    1635 ft · 28 sec · South A Graham Boulevard

  4. 4

    Continue on South A. Graham Boulevard

    3118 ft · 56 sec · South A. Graham Boulevard

  5. 5

    Turn right onto US 231 North, AL 10 West: Troy

    2565 ft · 40 sec

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    2262 ft · 35 sec

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    5.1 mi · 7 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    2.1 mi · 3 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    2531 ft · 56 sec

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    2938 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    1.2 km · 1 min

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    859 ft · 15 sec

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    1.8 mi · 2 min

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    3.4 mi · 4 min

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    36.1 mi · 43 min

  17. 17

    Continue on McGehee Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · McGehee Road

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Carter Hill Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Carter Hill Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Zelda Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Zelda Road

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Ann Street

    911 ft · 27 sec · Ann Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Ann Street South

    1322 ft · 32 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left

    2.5 mi · 3 min

  23. 23

    Keep slight right to continue on I-65 North: Birmingham

    1759 ft · 43 sec

  24. 24

    Merge slight left

    80.3 mi · 1 hr 27 min

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward US 31: Montgomery Highway

    1348 ft · 33 sec

  26. 26

    Keep slight left to continue on US 31 South: Montgomery Highway, Columbiana Road, Hoover

    51 m · 6 sec

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Montgomery Highway

    2179 ft · 58 sec · Montgomery Highway

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Old Columbiana Road

    80 m · 21 sec · Old Columbiana Road

  29. 29

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Old Columbiana Road

    597 ft · 45 sec · Old Columbiana Road

  30. 30

    Turn right onto Deo Dara Drive

    1128 ft · 55 sec · Deo Dara Drive

  31. 31

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Whispering Pines Circle

    46 m · 7 sec · Whispering Pines Circle

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Whispering Pines Circle

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Abbeville and Hoover.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
32 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
2 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I-65 North
80.6 mi · 44%
US 231 North
52.5 mi · 29%
West Washington Street
24 mi · 13%
Brundidge Street
12.8 mi · 7%
Ann Street South
2.79 mi · 2%
McGehee Road
1.45 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I-65 North

Merge slight left

80.3 mi · 01h 27m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 03m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.8 mi
156 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Montgomery
01h 31m from Abbeville
Leave By
10:52 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Abbeville and Chance Rain Showers near Hoover.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Abbeville to Hoover?

The road trip is about 182.8 miles (294.2 km) and usually takes 03h 03m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Montgomery is a useful midpoint, sitting about 89.3 miles from Abbeville and 93.5 miles from Hoover.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 156 miles (251 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.8 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:52 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.43 one way or $48.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Abbeville and Chance Rain Showers near Hoover.

Stop Ideas Near Montgomery

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Montgomery, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Montgomery.

BUS

Montgomery, AL

5 mi away
950 West South Boulevard
BUS

Selma, AL

68 mi away
434 Broad Street
BUS

Marion, AL

100 mi away
26400 Alabama Highway 14
BUS

Camden, AL

101 mi away
8 Claiborne Street \r\n8 Claiborne Street \r\n

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Abbeville and Hoover. Straight-line distance: 155.96 mi (250.99 km).

Abbeville

#1 Abbeville

City in Henry County, Alabama, USA

Population2,553
Coordinates31.5718400, -85.2504900
Altitude137
CountryUnited States
Hoover

#2 Hoover

The most populous city in Jefferson County, Alabama.

Population85,959
Coordinates33.4053900, -86.8113800
Altitude176
CountryUnited States
Start: East Washington Street (-85.250506, 31.571611)
End: Whispering Pines Circle (-86.811477, 33.405365)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 294 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.45 gal
24.42 L · about $24.43
Round trip
$48.85
12.9 gal · 48.84 L
Estimated CO2
57.3 kg one way
Round trip: 114.6 kg / 253 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $24.43 $48.85
Mid-grade $4.26 $27.47 $54.94
Premium $4.63 $29.83 $59.66
Diesel $5.42 $34.93 $69.85

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Alabama · May 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Abbeville and Hoover. The current time is 14:36:55.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.