How far is Alexandria, AL from Hoover, AL?

The driving distance from Alexandria, AL to Hoover, AL is about 70.3 miles (113.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 59.1 miles (95.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 25m 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
70.28 mi
01h 12m
Flight
59.06 mi
95.05 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
59.06 mi
Kilometers
95.05 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
70.28 mi
Kilometers
113.1 km
Drive Time
01h 12m

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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 01h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hoover
Thu, May 28, 3:00 PM CDT
Return by in Alexandria
Thu, May 28, 4:12 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Alexandria
2026-05-28T13:47
Arrive Hoover
Thu, May 28, 3:00 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:13 AM to 11:13 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:04 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Alexandria
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
Pell City
AL

City in Alabama

From Alexandria
36.1 mi
00h 36m
To Hoover
34.2 mi
00h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Thursday

Patchy Fog

Starts
Thu, May 28 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW
Destination
84°F
Thursday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, May 28 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Stadium Drive

    1.1 km · 2 min · Stadium Drive

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Post Oak Road

    3099 ft · 1 min · Post Oak Road

  3. 3

    Continue straight

    8.5 mi · 12 min

  4. 4

    Turn left

    14.3 mi · 20 min

  5. 5

    Take the ramp right toward I-20 West: Birmingham

    1165 ft · 29 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    30.3 mi · 33 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 459: Montgomery, Tuscaloosa, Gadsden

    1768 ft · 34 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 459 South: Montgomery, Tuscaloosa

    1.2 km · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto John M. Harbert III Freeway

    14.5 mi · 16 min · John M. Harbert III Freeway

  10. 10

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

    1332 ft · 33 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on US 31 North: Hoover

    157 m · 13 sec

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto Montgomery Highway

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Montgomery Highway

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Braddock Drive

    1162 ft · 53 sec · Braddock Drive

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Spruce Drive

    133 m · 25 sec · Spruce Drive

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Whispering Pines Circle

    814 ft · 36 sec · Whispering Pines Circle

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Whispering Pines Circle

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Alexandria 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
16 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I-20 West
30.5 mi · 43%
John M. Harbert III Freeway
14.5 mi · 21%
Post Oak Road
9.13 mi · 13%
Montgomery Highway
1.14 mi · 2%
I 459 South
0.78 mi · 1%
Stadium Drive
0.67 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I-20 West

Merge slight left

30.3 mi · 00h 33m

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 12m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.2 mi
59.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pell City
00h 36m from Alexandria
Leave By
4:04 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog leaving Alexandria and 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 Alexandria to Hoover?

The road trip is about 70.3 miles (113.1 km) and usually takes 01h 12m 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?

Pell City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.1 miles from Alexandria and 34.2 miles from Hoover.

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

The direct path is about 59.1 miles (95.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.2 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 4:04 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.39 one way or $18.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog around Alexandria and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Hoover.

Stop Ideas Near Pell City

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Pell City and the surrounding midpoint area.
Pell City Recreation Hall
Scenic stop 4.7 mi away

Pell City Recreation Hall

Pell City , AL
2801 Stemley Bridge Rd, Pell City, AL 35128, United States
Rating 4.6/5 119 reviews Park,Auditorium,Recreation center
Lincoln City Hall
Meeting point 12 mi away

Lincoln City Hall

Lincoln , AL
150 Magnolia St, Lincoln, AL 35096
Rating 3.7/5 9 reviews City Hall
City of Lincoln Water Department
Nearby stop 12 mi away

City of Lincoln Water Department

Lincoln , AL
716 Magnolia St, Lincoln, AL 35096
Rating 3.1/5 8 reviews Water utility company

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Pell City.

RAIL

Anniston

43 mi away
126 West 4th St
RAIL

Birmingham

49 mi away
1819 Morris Ave.
BUS

Brent, AL

108 mi away
10393 Alabama Highway 5

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Alexandria and Hoover. Straight-line distance: 59.06 mi (95.05 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Alexandria

Alexandria is a place in Alabama, United States.

Population0
Coordinates33.7739900, -85.8855200
Altitude176
CountryUnited States
Hoover

#2 Hoover

The most populous city in Jefferson County, Alabama.

Population85,959
Coordinates33.4053900, -86.8113800
Altitude176
CountryUnited States
Start: Stadium Drive (-85.885479, 33.774)
End: Whispering Pines Circle (-86.811477, 33.405365)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 113 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.48 gal
9.39 L · about $9.39
Round trip
$18.78
4.96 gal · 18.78 L
Estimated CO2
22 kg one way
Round trip: 44.1 kg / 97 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $9.39 $18.78
Mid-grade $4.26 $10.56 $21.12
Premium $4.63 $11.47 $22.94
Diesel $5.42 $13.43 $26.86

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 28, 2026

There is no time difference between Alexandria and Hoover. The current time is 13:47:10.

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.