How far is Collinsville, AL from Hoover, AL?

The driving distance from Collinsville, AL to Hoover, AL is about 89.8 miles (144.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 80.6 miles (129.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 46m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

Reverse, save, or send this route

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
89.76 mi
01h 23m
Flight
80.6 mi
129.72 km direct

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

Learn Distance

Choose another destination from Collinsville.

Flight Distance

Direct air line
80.6 mi
Kilometers
129.72 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
89.76 mi
Kilometers
144.46 km
Drive Time
01h 23m

Gas Cost Calculator

Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hoover
Thu, Apr 16, 3:15 AM CDT
Return by in Collinsville
Thu, Apr 16, 4:38 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Collinsville
2026-04-16T01:51
Arrive Hoover
Thu, Apr 16, 3:15 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:23 AM to 11:23 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:44 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Collinsville
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
Ashville
AL

City in St.

From Collinsville
45.1 mi
00h 41m
To Hoover
44.7 mi
00h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
84°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 1st Avenue

    22 m · 5 sec · 1st Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    654 ft · 29 sec · West Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue straight

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left

    972 ft · 24 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    67.5 mi · 1 hr 12 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight left toward I 459 South: Tuscaloosa, Montgomery

    2436 ft · 42 sec

  7. 7

    Continue on John M. Harbert III Freeway

    18.7 mi · 20 min · John M. Harbert III Freeway

  8. 8

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

    1332 ft · 33 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on US 31 North: Hoover

    157 m · 13 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto Montgomery Highway

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Montgomery Highway

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Braddock Drive

    1162 ft · 53 sec · Braddock Drive

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Spruce Drive

    133 m · 25 sec · Spruce Drive

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Whispering Pines Circle

    814 ft · 36 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 Collinsville 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
14 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Main Street
69.1 mi · 77%
John M. Harbert III Freeway
18.7 mi · 21%
Montgomery Highway
1.14 mi · 1%
I 459 South
0.46 mi · 1%
US 31
0.25 mi
Braddock Drive
0.22 mi
Longest Stretch

West Main Street

Merge slight left

67.5 mi · 01h 12m

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 23m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.2 mi
80.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ashville
00h 41m from Collinsville
Leave By
3:44 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Collinsville and Sunny near Hoover.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 89.8 miles (144.5 km) and usually takes 01h 23m 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?

Ashville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 45.1 miles from Collinsville and 44.7 miles from Hoover.

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

The direct path is about 80.6 miles (129.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.2 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 3:44 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.00 one way or $24.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Ashville

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

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

RAIL

Anniston

44 mi away
126 West 4th St
RAIL

Birmingham

63 mi away
1819 Morris Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Collinsville and Hoover. Straight-line distance: 80.6 mi (129.72 km).

Collinsville

#1 Collinsville

Town in Alabama

Population1,938
Coordinates34.2639800, -85.8605300
Altitude214
CountryUnited States
Hoover

#2 Hoover

The most populous city in Jefferson County, Alabama.

Population85,959
Coordinates33.4053900, -86.8113800
Altitude176
CountryUnited States
Start: 1st Avenue (-85.860587, 34.264006)
End: Whispering Pines Circle (-86.811477, 33.405365)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 144 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.17 gal
11.99 L · about $12.00
Round trip
$24.01
6.34 gal · 23.98 L
Estimated CO2
28.2 kg one way
Round trip: 56.3 kg / 124 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $12.00 $24.01
Mid-grade $4.26 $13.50 $27.00
Premium $4.63 $14.66 $29.32
Diesel $5.42 $17.17 $34.33

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Collinsville and Hoover. The current time is 01:51:41.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.