How far is Clio, AL from Hoover, AL?

The driving distance from Clio, AL to Hoover, AL is about 156.5 miles (251.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 136.5 miles (219.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 11m 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
156.44 mi
02h 35m
Flight
136.5 mi
219.67 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
136.5 mi
Kilometers
219.67 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
156.44 mi
Kilometers
251.77 km
Drive Time
02h 35m

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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 02h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hoover
Wed, Apr 22, 10:54 PM CDT
Return by in Clio
Thu, Apr 23, 1:29 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Clio
2026-04-22T20:18
Arrive Hoover
Wed, Apr 22, 10:54 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:36 AM to 12:36 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:18 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Clio
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
Millbrook
AL

City in Autauga and Elmore counties, Alabama, United States of America

From Clio
77.3 mi
01h 17m
To Hoover
79.1 mi
01h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE
Destination
81°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Elamville Street

    4 m · 7 sec · Elamville Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Brundidge Street

    12.8 mi · 19 min · Brundidge Street

  3. 3

    Continue on South A Graham Boulevard

    1635 ft · 28 sec · South A Graham Boulevard

  4. 4

    Continue on South A. Graham Boulevard

    3118 ft · 56 sec · South A. Graham Boulevard

  5. 5

    Turn right onto US 231 North, AL 10 West: Troy

    2565 ft · 40 sec

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    2262 ft · 35 sec

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    5.1 mi · 7 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    2.1 mi · 3 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    2531 ft · 56 sec

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    2938 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    1.2 km · 1 min

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    859 ft · 15 sec

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    1.8 mi · 2 min

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    3.4 mi · 4 min

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    36.1 mi · 43 min

  17. 17

    Continue on McGehee Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · McGehee Road

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Carter Hill Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Carter Hill Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Zelda Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Zelda Road

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Ann Street

    911 ft · 27 sec · Ann Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Ann Street South

    1322 ft · 32 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left

    2.5 mi · 3 min

  23. 23

    Keep slight right to continue on I-65 North: Birmingham

    1759 ft · 43 sec

  24. 24

    Merge slight left

    80.3 mi · 1 hr 27 min

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward US 31: Montgomery Highway

    1348 ft · 33 sec

  26. 26

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

    51 m · 6 sec

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Montgomery Highway

    2179 ft · 58 sec · Montgomery Highway

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Old Columbiana Road

    80 m · 21 sec · Old Columbiana Road

  29. 29

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

    597 ft · 45 sec · Old Columbiana Road

  30. 30

    Turn right onto Deo Dara Drive

    1128 ft · 55 sec · Deo Dara Drive

  31. 31

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

    46 m · 7 sec · Whispering Pines Circle

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Whispering Pines Circle

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Clio 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
32 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
2 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I-65 North
80.6 mi · 52%
US 231 North
52.5 mi · 34%
Brundidge Street
12.8 mi · 8%
Ann Street South
2.79 mi · 2%
McGehee Road
1.45 mi · 1%
Zelda Road
1.09 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I-65 North

Merge slight left

80.3 mi · 01h 27m

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
02h 35m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20 mi
136.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Millbrook
01h 17m from Clio
Leave By
1:18 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Clio and Mostly Sunny near Hoover.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 156.5 miles (251.8 km) and usually takes 02h 35m 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?

Millbrook is a useful midpoint, sitting about 77.3 miles from Clio and 79.1 miles from Hoover.

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

The direct path is about 136.5 miles (219.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 20 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 1:18 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.90 one way or $41.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Clio and Mostly Sunny near Hoover.

Stop Ideas Near Millbrook

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

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

BUS

Montgomery, AL

17 mi away
950 West South Boulevard
BUS

Selma, AL

62 mi away
434 Broad Street
BUS

Marion, AL

91 mi away
26400 Alabama Highway 14
BUS

Brent, AL

93 mi away
10393 Alabama Highway 5

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Clio and Hoover. Straight-line distance: 136.5 mi (219.67 km).

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#1 Clio

City in Barbour County, Alabama, United States

Population1,268
Coordinates31.7087800, -85.6105000
Altitude160
CountryUnited States
Hoover

#2 Hoover

The most populous city in Jefferson County, Alabama.

Population85,959
Coordinates33.4053900, -86.8113800
Altitude176
CountryUnited States
Start: Brundidge Street (-85.610458, 31.708803)
End: Whispering Pines Circle (-86.811477, 33.405365)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 252 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.52 gal
20.9 L · about $20.90
Round trip
$41.81
11.04 gal · 41.8 L
Estimated CO2
49.1 kg one way
Round trip: 98.1 kg / 216 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $20.90 $41.81
Mid-grade $4.26 $23.51 $47.02
Premium $4.63 $25.53 $51.06
Diesel $5.42 $29.89 $59.78

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Clio and Hoover. The current time is 20:18:51.

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.