How far is Ashville, AL from Hoover, AL?
The driving distance from Ashville, AL to Hoover, AL is about 52.2 miles (84 km), with a travel time of about 00h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 43.8 miles (70.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 50m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Unincorporated community in Alabama
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ashville and Hoover.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ashville and Hoover.
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Start on Court Street East
27 m · 8 sec · Court Street East
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Turn left onto 5th Avenue
2.7 mi · 5 min · 5th Avenue
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Take the ramp left
1142 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left
28.7 mi · 31 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 459 South: Tuscaloosa, Montgomery
2436 ft · 42 sec
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Continue on John M. Harbert III Freeway
18.7 mi · 20 min · John M. Harbert III Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 31: Hoover, Pelham
1332 ft · 33 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 31 North: Hoover
157 m · 13 sec
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Turn straight onto Montgomery Highway
1.1 mi · 2 min · Montgomery Highway
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Turn left onto Braddock Drive
1162 ft · 53 sec · Braddock Drive
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Turn right onto Spruce Drive
133 m · 25 sec · Spruce Drive
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Turn left onto Whispering Pines Circle
814 ft · 36 sec · Whispering Pines Circle
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Whispering Pines Circle
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Ashville and Hoover.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
5th Avenue
Merge slight left
28.7 mi · 00h 31m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Ashville 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 Ashville to Hoover?
The road trip is about 52.2 miles (84 km) and usually takes 00h 50m 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?
Grayson Valley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.3 miles from Ashville and 25.8 miles from Hoover.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 43.8 miles (70.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.4 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 4:48 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.97 one way or $13.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Ashville and Chance Rain Showers near Hoover.
Stop Ideas Near Grayson Valley
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Grayson Valley.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ashville and Hoover. Straight-line distance: 43.78 mi (70.45 km).
#1 Ashville
City in St.
| Population | 2,396 |
| Coordinates | 33.8370400, -86.2544200 |
| Altitude | 172 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Hoover
The most populous city in Jefferson County, Alabama.
| Population | 85,959 |
| Coordinates | 33.4053900, -86.8113800 |
| Altitude | 176 |
| Country | United States |
End: Whispering Pines Circle (-86.811477, 33.405365)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 84 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 39m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.79 | $6.97 | $13.94 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $7.84 | $15.67 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $8.51 | $17.02 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $9.96 | $19.93 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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