How far is Citronelle, AL from Hoover, AL?

The driving distance from Citronelle, AL to Hoover, AL is about 209.3 miles (336.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 180.1 miles (289.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 35m 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
209.31 mi
03h 47m
Flight
180.08 mi
289.81 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
180.08 mi
Kilometers
289.81 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
209.31 mi
Kilometers
336.85 km
Drive Time
03h 47m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hoover
Sat, May 30, 10:12 AM CDT
Return by in Citronelle
Sat, May 30, 1:59 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Citronelle
2026-05-30T06:24
Arrive Hoover
Sat, May 30, 10:12 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:48 AM to 11:48 AM CDT

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

Leave by
9:24 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Citronelle
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Cuba
AL

Town in Alabama, United States

From Citronelle
119.6 mi
01h 53m
To Hoover
89.7 mi
01h 53m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph W
Destination
82°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East State Street

    3148 ft · 1 min · East State Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North 3rd Street

    46.2 mi · 54 min · North 3rd Street

  3. 3

    Continue straight

    1.4 km · 1 min

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    Continue straight

    6.8 mi · 8 min

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    1.7 mi · 2 min

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    1.8 mi · 2 min

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    6.3 mi · 7 min

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    5.6 mi · 6 min

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    3.5 mi · 4 min

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    4.7 mi · 5 min

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    5.3 mi · 6 min

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    3.7 mi · 4 min

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    1.3 mi · 2 min

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    Continue straight

    13.5 mi · 16 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Tuscaloosa

    2910 ft · 49 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    120.4 mi · 2 hr 9 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward I 459 North: Gadsden, Atlanta

    2902 ft · 1 min

  18. 18

    Continue on John M. Harbert III Freeway

    13 mi · 14 min · John M. Harbert III Freeway

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward US 31: Hoover, Pelham

    3065 ft · 1 min

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Montgomery Highway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Montgomery Highway

  21. 21

    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

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Whispering Pines Circle

    814 ft · 36 sec · Whispering Pines Circle

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Whispering Pines Circle

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
24 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Tuscaloosa
121 mi · 58%
North 3rd Street
101 mi · 48%
John M. Harbert III Freeway
13 mi · 6%
Montgomery Highway
1.4 mi · 1%
East State Street
0.6 mi
US 31
0.58 mi
Longest Stretch

Tuscaloosa

Merge slight left

120 mi · 02h 09m

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
03h 47m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+29.2 mi
180.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cuba
01h 53m from Citronelle
Leave By
9:24 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Citronelle and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Hoover.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 209.3 miles (336.9 km) and usually takes 03h 47m 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?

Cuba is a useful midpoint, sitting about 119.6 miles from Citronelle and 89.7 miles from Hoover.

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

The direct path is about 180.1 miles (289.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.2 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:24 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.99 one way or $55.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 65.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Citronelle and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Hoover.

Stop Ideas Near Cuba

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

31 mi away
1901 Front Street
BUS

Thomasville, AL

81 mi away
34390 US Highway 43
BUS

Grove Hill, AL

100 mi away
430 South Jackson Street
BUS

Marion, AL

102 mi away
26400 Alabama Highway 14

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Citronelle and Hoover. Straight-line distance: 180.08 mi (289.81 km).

Citronelle

#1 Citronelle

City in Mobile County, Alabama, United States

Population3,873
Coordinates31.0907300, -88.2280600
Altitude94
CountryUnited States
Hoover

#2 Hoover

The most populous city in Jefferson County, Alabama.

Population85,959
Coordinates33.4053900, -86.8113800
Altitude176
CountryUnited States
Start: East State Street (-88.228061, 31.090922)
End: Whispering Pines Circle (-86.811477, 33.405365)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 337 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.39 gal
27.96 L · about $27.99
Round trip
$55.97
14.78 gal · 55.92 L
Estimated CO2
65.7 kg one way
Round trip: 131.3 kg / 289 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $27.99 $55.97
Mid-grade $4.26 $31.47 $62.95
Premium $4.63 $34.18 $68.36
Diesel $5.42 $40.02 $80.03

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Citronelle and Hoover. The current time is 06:24:22.

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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.