How far is Bayou La Batre, AL from Hoover, AL?

The driving distance from Bayou La Batre, AL to Hoover, AL is about 273.3 miles (439.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 223.9 miles (360.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 14m 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
273.25 mi
04h 07m
Flight
223.87 mi
360.29 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
223.87 mi
Kilometers
360.29 km
Flight Time
00h 27m

Driving Distance

Road route
273.25 mi
Kilometers
439.75 km
Drive Time
04h 07m

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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 04h 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hoover
Sun, Apr 19, 8:10 AM CDT
Return by in Bayou La Batre
Sun, Apr 19, 12:17 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bayou La Batre
2026-04-19T04:02
Arrive Hoover
Sun, Apr 19, 8:10 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:07 AM to 12:07 PM CDT

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

Leave by
8:46 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bayou La Batre
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
Georgiana
AL

City in Alabama, USA

From Bayou La Batre
136.5 mi
02h 03m
To Hoover
136.8 mi
02h 03m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph N
Destination
70°F
Sunday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph N

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Bayou La Batre and Hoover.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bayou La Batre and Hoover.

  1. 1

    Start on South Wintzell Avenue

    1.4 mi · 3 min · South Wintzell Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Padgett Switch Road

    5.9 mi · 10 min · Padgett Switch Road

  3. 3

    Continue on CR 39

    3.1 mi · 4 min · CR 39

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right

    1867 ft · 46 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    9.2 mi · 11 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight left toward I 65 North: Montgomery

    3020 ft · 44 sec

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    251.1 mi · 4 hr 32 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 31: Montgomery Highway

    1348 ft · 33 sec

  9. 9

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

    51 m · 6 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Montgomery Highway

    2179 ft · 58 sec · Montgomery Highway

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Old Columbiana Road

    80 m · 21 sec · Old Columbiana Road

  12. 12

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

    597 ft · 45 sec · Old Columbiana Road

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Deo Dara Drive

    1128 ft · 55 sec · Deo Dara Drive

  14. 14

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

    46 m · 7 sec · Whispering Pines Circle

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Whispering Pines Circle

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bayou La Batre 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
15 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 65 North
252 mi · 92%
CR 39
12.7 mi · 5%
Padgett Switch Road
5.89 mi · 2%
South Wintzell Avenue
1.37 mi · 1%
Montgomery Highway
0.41 mi
US 31
0.26 mi
Longest Stretch

I 65 North

Continue straight

251 mi · 04h 32m

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
04h 07m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+49.4 mi
223.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Georgiana
02h 03m from Bayou La Batre
Leave By
8:46 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Bayou La Batre 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 Bayou La Batre to Hoover?

The road trip is about 273.3 miles (439.8 km) and usually takes 04h 07m 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?

Georgiana is a useful midpoint, sitting about 136.5 miles from Bayou La Batre and 136.8 miles from Hoover.

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

The direct path is about 223.9 miles (360.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 49.4 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:46 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.51 one way or $73.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 85.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Bayou La Batre and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Hoover.

Stop Ideas Near Georgiana

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

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

BUS

Camden, AL

64 mi away
8 Claiborne Street \r\n8 Claiborne Street \r\n
BUS

Montgomery, AL

86 mi away
950 West South Boulevard
BUS

Selma, AL

90 mi away
434 Broad Street
BUS

Grove Hill, AL

98 mi away
430 South Jackson Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bayou La Batre and Hoover. Straight-line distance: 223.87 mi (360.29 km).

Bayou La Batre

#1 Bayou La Batre

City in Mobile County, Alabama, United States

Population2,457
Coordinates30.4035200, -88.2485200
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
Hoover

#2 Hoover

The most populous city in Jefferson County, Alabama.

Population85,959
Coordinates33.4053900, -86.8113800
Altitude176
CountryUnited States
Start: South Wintzell Avenue (-88.248466, 30.403488)
End: Whispering Pines Circle (-86.811477, 33.405365)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 440 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 54m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.64 gal
36.5 L · about $36.51
Round trip
$73.01
19.28 gal · 73 L
Estimated CO2
85.7 kg one way
Round trip: 171.3 kg / 378 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $36.51 $73.01
Mid-grade $4.26 $41.06 $82.11
Premium $4.63 $44.59 $89.17
Diesel $5.42 $52.20 $104.40

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 · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Bayou La Batre and Hoover. The current time is 04:02:49.

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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.