How far is Alexander City, AL from Hoover, AL?

The driving distance from Alexander City, AL to Hoover, AL is about 71.2 miles (114.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 59 miles (94.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 41m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
71.23 mi
01h 20m
Flight
58.96 mi
94.88 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
58.96 mi
Kilometers
94.88 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
71.23 mi
Kilometers
114.63 km
Drive Time
01h 20m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hoover
Sun, May 31, 3:39 AM CDT
Return by in Alexander City
Sun, May 31, 5:00 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Alexander City
2026-05-31T02:19
Arrive Hoover
Sun, May 31, 3:39 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:21 AM to 11:21 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:48 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Alexander City
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Childersburg
AL

City in Talladega County, Alabama, United States

From Alexander City
35.7 mi
00h 40m
To Hoover
35.5 mi
00h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Sunday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph E
Destination
84°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Alexander City and Hoover.

  1. 1

    Start on Court Square

    89 m · 15 sec · Court Square

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Main Street

    75 m · 7 sec · Main Street

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route

    48 m · 3 sec

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout

    21 m · 1 sec

  5. 5

    Continue on Lee Street

    828 ft · 19 sec · Lee Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Broad Street

    28 m · 10 sec · Broad Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Washington Street

    2811 ft · 51 sec · Washington Street

  8. 8

    Turn left

    74 m · 4 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Lee Street

    2913 ft · 54 sec · Lee Street

  10. 10

    Turn right

    62.3 mi · 1 hr 19 min

  11. 11

    Turn left onto I 459 South

    2459 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto John M. Harbert III Freeway

    5.2 mi · 6 min · John M. Harbert III Freeway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward US 31: Hoover, Pelham

    1332 ft · 33 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on US 31 North: Hoover

    157 m · 13 sec

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto Montgomery Highway

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Montgomery Highway

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Braddock Drive

    1162 ft · 53 sec · Braddock Drive

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Spruce Drive

    133 m · 25 sec · Spruce Drive

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Whispering Pines Circle

    814 ft · 36 sec · Whispering Pines Circle

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Whispering Pines Circle

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
19 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
John M. Harbert III Freeway
5.23 mi · 7%
Montgomery Highway
1.14 mi · 2%
Lee Street
0.71 mi · 1%
Washington Street
0.53 mi · 1%
I 459 South
0.47 mi · 1%
US 31
0.25 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn right

62.3 mi · 01h 19m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 20m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.2 mi
59 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Childersburg
00h 40m from Alexander City
Leave By
3:48 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Alexander City and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Hoover.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Alexander City to Hoover?

The road trip is about 71.2 miles (114.6 km) and usually takes 01h 20m 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?

Childersburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35.7 miles from Alexander City and 35.5 miles from Hoover.

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

The direct path is about 59 miles (94.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.2 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 3:48 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.51 one way or $19.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Alexander City and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Hoover.

Stop Ideas Near Childersburg

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Childersburg, 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 Childersburg.

RAIL

Birmingham

49 mi away
1819 Morris Ave.
RAIL

Anniston

64 mi away
126 West 4th St
BUS

Brent, AL

84 mi away
10393 Alabama Highway 5
BUS

Montgomery, AL

106 mi away
950 West South Boulevard

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Alexander City and Hoover. Straight-line distance: 58.96 mi (94.88 km).

Alexander City

#1 Alexander City

City in Tallapoosa County, Alabama, USA

Population14,142
Coordinates32.9440100, -85.9538500
Altitude214
CountryUnited States
Hoover

#2 Hoover

The most populous city in Jefferson County, Alabama.

Population85,959
Coordinates33.4053900, -86.8113800
Altitude176
CountryUnited States
Start: Court Square (-85.953885, 32.944116)
End: Whispering Pines Circle (-86.811477, 33.405365)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 115 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.51 gal
9.51 L · about $9.51
Round trip
$19.01
5.02 gal · 19.02 L
Estimated CO2
22.3 kg one way
Round trip: 44.6 kg / 98 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $9.51 $19.01
Mid-grade $4.26 $10.69 $21.38
Premium $4.63 $11.61 $23.22
Diesel $5.42 $13.59 $27.18

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 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Alexander City and Hoover. The current time is 02:19:01.

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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.