How far is Blountsville, AL from Hoover, AL?

The driving distance from Blountsville, AL to Hoover, AL is about 58.6 miles (94.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 48.4 miles (77.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 02m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
58.6 mi
01h 01m
Flight
48.4 mi
77.89 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
48.4 mi
Kilometers
77.89 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
58.6 mi
Kilometers
94.31 km
Drive Time
01h 01m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hoover
Sun, May 3, 12:18 AM CDT
Return by in Blountsville
Sun, May 3, 1:19 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Blountsville
2026-05-02T23:17
Arrive Hoover
Sun, May 3, 12:18 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:01 AM to 11:01 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:28 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Blountsville
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
Pinson
AL

City in Jefferson County, Alabama, United States

From Blountsville
27 mi
00h 30m
To Hoover
31.6 mi
00h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 4:00 PM CDT
Wind
10 mph N
Destination
69°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 4:00 PM CDT
Wind
10 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Lee Street West

    9 m · 3 sec · Lee Street West

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Main Street

    6.7 mi · 10 min · Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue straight

    1643 ft · 31 sec

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    60 m · 4 sec

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout

    33.9 mi · 49 min

  6. 6

    Continue on Tallapoosa Street

    1498 ft · 32 sec · Tallapoosa Street

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 20 West, I 59 South: Tuscaloosa

    1246 ft · 30 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    3.1 mi · 4 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight left toward I 65 South: Montgomery

    1363 ft · 33 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight right

    8.2 mi · 10 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 31, AL 3

    1124 ft · 28 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Montgomery Highway

    1241 ft · 32 sec · Montgomery Highway

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Old Columbiana Road

    80 m · 21 sec · Old Columbiana Road

  14. 14

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

    597 ft · 45 sec · Old Columbiana Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Deo Dara Drive

    1128 ft · 55 sec · Deo Dara Drive

  16. 16

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

    46 m · 7 sec · Whispering Pines Circle

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Whispering Pines Circle

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
17 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
29 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Main Street
41 mi · 70%
I 65 South
8.5 mi · 15%
I 20 West
3.33 mi · 6%
Tallapoosa Street
0.28 mi
Montgomery Highway
0.23 mi
Deo Dara Drive
0.21 mi
Longest Stretch

Main Street

Exit the roundabout

33.9 mi · 00h 49m

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 01m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.2 mi
48.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pinson
00h 30m from Blountsville
Leave By
4:28 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Blountsville and Sunny near Hoover.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 58.6 miles (94.3 km) and usually takes 01h 01m 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?

Pinson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27 miles from Blountsville and 31.6 miles from Hoover.

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

The direct path is about 48.4 miles (77.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.2 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 4:28 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.84 one way or $15.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Blountsville and Sunny near Hoover.

Stop Ideas Near Pinson

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

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

RAIL

Birmingham

23 mi away
1819 Morris Ave.
RAIL

Anniston

79 mi away
126 West 4th St
BUS

Brent, AL

93 mi away
10393 Alabama Highway 5
RAIL

Tuscaloosa

98 mi away
2105 Greensboro Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Blountsville and Hoover. Straight-line distance: 48.4 mi (77.89 km).

Blountsville

#1 Blountsville

Town of the United States

Population1,657
Coordinates34.0814900, -86.5911000
Altitude217
CountryUnited States
Hoover

#2 Hoover

The most populous city in Jefferson County, Alabama.

Population85,959
Coordinates33.4053900, -86.8113800
Altitude176
CountryUnited States
Start: Lee Street West (-86.5911, 34.081475)
End: Whispering Pines Circle (-86.811477, 33.405365)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 94 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.07 gal
7.83 L · about $7.84
Round trip
$15.68
4.14 gal · 15.66 L
Estimated CO2
18.4 kg one way
Round trip: 36.8 kg / 81 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $7.84 $15.68
Mid-grade $4.26 $8.82 $17.63
Premium $4.63 $9.57 $19.15
Diesel $5.42 $11.21 $22.42

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 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Blountsville and Hoover. The current time is 23:17:17.

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.