How far is Carbon Hill, AL from Hoover, AL?

The driving distance from Carbon Hill, AL to Hoover, AL is about 63.1 miles (101.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 53.1 miles (85.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 59m 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
63.06 mi
00h 59m
Flight
53.1 mi
85.45 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
53.1 mi
Kilometers
85.45 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
63.06 mi
Kilometers
101.49 km
Drive Time
00h 59m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hoover
Sun, May 24, 9:49 PM CDT
Return by in Carbon Hill
Sun, May 24, 10:49 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Carbon Hill
2026-05-24T20:49
Arrive Hoover
Sun, May 24, 9:49 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:00 AM to 11:00 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:30 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Carbon Hill
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
West Jefferson
AL

Human settlement in Jefferson County, Alabama, United States of America

From Carbon Hill
31.5 mi
00h 29m
To Hoover
31.6 mi
00h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 24 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 mph
Destination
82°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 24 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Carbon Hill and Hoover.

  1. 1

    Start on Nauvoo Road

    1414 ft · 28 sec · Nauvoo Road

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Northeast 1st Avenue

    1.4 km · 2 min · Northeast 1st Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on 1st Avenue North

    4.4 mi · 6 min · 1st Avenue North

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right toward I-22 East, US 78 East: Birmingham

    1993 ft · 49 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    43.8 mi · 47 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on I 65 South: Birmingham

    2657 ft · 38 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    12 mi · 15 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 31, AL 3

    1124 ft · 28 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Montgomery Highway

    1241 ft · 32 sec · Montgomery Highway

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Old Columbiana Road

    80 m · 21 sec · Old Columbiana Road

  11. 11

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

    597 ft · 45 sec · Old Columbiana Road

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Deo Dara Drive

    1128 ft · 55 sec · Deo Dara Drive

  13. 13

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

    46 m · 7 sec · Whispering Pines Circle

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Whispering Pines Circle

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Carbon Hill 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
14 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I-22 East
44.1 mi · 70%
I 65 South
12.5 mi · 20%
1st Avenue North
4.37 mi · 7%
Northeast 1st Avenue
0.86 mi · 1%
Nauvoo Road
0.27 mi
Montgomery Highway
0.23 mi
Longest Stretch

I-22 East

Merge slight left

43.8 mi · 00h 47m

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
00h 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10 mi
53.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
West Jefferson
00h 29m from Carbon Hill
Leave By
4:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Carbon Hill 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 Carbon Hill to Hoover?

The road trip is about 63.1 miles (101.5 km) and usually takes 00h 59m 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?

West Jefferson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 31.5 miles from Carbon Hill and 31.6 miles from Hoover.

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

The direct path is about 53.1 miles (85.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 10 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 4:30 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.41 one way or $16.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Carbon Hill and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Hoover.

Stop Ideas Near West Jefferson

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 West Jefferson and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 9.7 mi away

City of Adamsville City Hall

Adamsville , AL
4828 Main St, Adamsville, AL 35005
Rating 3.0/5 2 reviews City government office,City clerk's office,City courthouse,City Hall,Tourist information center
West Jefferson Town Hall
Meeting point 2.5 mi away

West Jefferson Town Hall

Quinton , AL
7000 W Jefferson Rd, Quinton, AL 35130
Rating 4.6/5 16 reviews City Hall
Brookside Police Department
Nearby stop 11.3 mi away

Brookside Police Department

Brookside , AL
2711 Municipal Dr, Brookside, AL 35036
Rating 1.3/5 13 reviews Police department

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to West Jefferson.

RAIL

Birmingham

29 mi away
1819 Morris Ave.
RAIL

Tuscaloosa

68 mi away
2105 Greensboro Ave
BUS

Brent, AL

77 mi away
10393 Alabama Highway 5
RAIL

Anniston

114 mi away
126 West 4th St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Carbon Hill and Hoover. Straight-line distance: 53.1 mi (85.45 km).

Carbon Hill

#1 Carbon Hill

City in Walker County, Alabama, United States

Population1,885
Coordinates33.8917700, -87.5261200
Altitude146
CountryUnited States
Hoover

#2 Hoover

The most populous city in Jefferson County, Alabama.

Population85,959
Coordinates33.4053900, -86.8113800
Altitude176
CountryUnited States
Start: Nauvoo Road (-87.526305, 33.891835)
End: Whispering Pines Circle (-86.811477, 33.405365)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 101 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 54m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 47m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.22 gal
8.42 L · about $8.41
Round trip
$16.81
4.44 gal · 16.84 L
Estimated CO2
19.7 kg one way
Round trip: 39.5 kg / 87 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $8.41 $16.81
Mid-grade $4.26 $9.45 $18.91
Premium $4.63 $10.27 $20.54
Diesel $5.42 $12.02 $24.04

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 25, 2026

There is no time difference between Carbon Hill and Hoover. The current time is 20:49:37.

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.