How far is Center Point, AL from Hoover, AL?
The driving distance from Center Point, AL to Hoover, AL is about 161.9 miles (260.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 08m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 132.4 miles (213 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 17m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 03h 08m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Center Point and Hoover.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Center Point and Hoover.
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Start on the route
3.1 mi · 5 min
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At the end of the road, turn right
49.2 mi · 1 hr 13 min
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Continue on South Main Street
16.2 mi · 18 min · South Main Street
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Turn left
1.5 km · 1 min
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Continue on South Cedar Avenue
1 mi · 1 min · South Cedar Avenue
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Turn left onto East Capitol Street
736 ft · 14 sec · East Capitol Street
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Turn right
24.3 mi · 34 min
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Turn right onto 1st Avenue
601 ft · 27 sec · 1st Avenue
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Turn right onto Tuscaloosa Street
4.6 mi · 6 min · Tuscaloosa Street
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Turn left onto M L King Highway
1.2 mi · 3 min · M L King Highway
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Take the ramp right
1148 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left
60.3 mi · 1 hr 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 459 North: Gadsden, Atlanta
2902 ft · 1 min
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Continue on John M. Harbert III Freeway
13 mi · 14 min · John M. Harbert III Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 31: Hoover, Pelham
3065 ft · 1 min
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Turn left onto Montgomery Highway
1.4 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 Center Point 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.
M L King Highway
Merge slight left
60.3 mi · 01h 05m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Center Point 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 Center Point to Hoover?
The road trip is about 161.9 miles (260.6 km) and usually takes 03h 08m 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?
Eutaw is a useful midpoint, sitting about 88.7 miles from Center Point and 73.3 miles from Hoover.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 132.4 miles (213 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.5 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 10:42 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.62 one way or $43.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Center Point and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Hoover.
Stop Ideas Near Eutaw
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 Eutaw.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Center Point and Hoover. Straight-line distance: 132.33 mi (212.97 km).
#1 Center Point
City in Clarke County, Alabama, United States
| Population | 15,815 |
| Coordinates | 31.7884900, -88.0300100 |
| Altitude | 81 |
| 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: 261 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 02m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 41m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 01m |
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 | $21.62 | $43.25 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $24.32 | $48.64 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $26.41 | $52.82 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $30.92 | $61.84 |
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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