How far is Concord, AL from Hoover, AL?

The driving distance from Concord, AL to Hoover, AL is about 24 miles (38.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 13.4 miles (21.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 01m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
23.99 mi
00h 30m
Flight
13.38 mi
21.53 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
13.38 mi
Kilometers
21.53 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
23.99 mi
Kilometers
38.61 km
Drive Time
00h 30m

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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 00h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hoover
Sun, Nov 8, 7:13 PM CST
Return by in Concord
Sun, Nov 8, 7:44 PM CST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Concord
2026-11-08T18:42
Arrive Hoover
Sun, Nov 8, 7:13 PM CST
Route Timing
00h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CST
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:31 AM to 7:31 PM CST

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:28 PM CST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Concord
10:00 PM CST
Flexible departure

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
McDonald Chapel
AL

Census designated place

From Concord
11.8 mi
00h 15m
To Hoover
12.2 mi
00h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 6:00 AM CST
Wind
0 to 5 mph N
Destination
66°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 6:00 AM CST
Wind
5 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Rock Creek Road

    42 m · 7 sec · Rock Creek Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Warrior River Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Warrior River Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Allison-Bonnett Memorial Drive

    4.1 mi · 7 min · Allison-Bonnett Memorial Drive

  4. 4

    Continue on Valley Road

    1546 ft · 31 sec · Valley Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Allison-Bonnett Memorial Drive

    155 m · 10 sec · Allison-Bonnett Memorial Drive

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 20 East, I 59 North: Birmingham

    1731 ft · 42 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    8.2 mi · 9 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 65 South: Montgomery

    2580 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight right

    8.1 mi · 10 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 31, AL 3

    1124 ft · 28 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Montgomery Highway

    1241 ft · 32 sec · Montgomery Highway

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Old Columbiana Road

    80 m · 21 sec · Old Columbiana Road

  13. 13

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

    597 ft · 45 sec · Old Columbiana Road

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Deo Dara Drive

    1128 ft · 55 sec · Deo Dara Drive

  15. 15

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

    46 m · 7 sec · Whispering Pines Circle

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Whispering Pines Circle

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
16 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
66.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 65 South
8.58 mi · 36%
I 20 East
8.48 mi · 35%
Allison-Bonnett Memorial Drive
4.17 mi · 17%
Warrior River Road
1.23 mi · 5%
Valley Road
0.29 mi · 1%
Montgomery Highway
0.23 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 20 East

Merge slight left

8.15 mi · 00h 09m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 30m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.6 mi
13.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
McDonald Chapel
00h 15m from Concord
Leave By
7:28 PM CST
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Concord and Sunny near Hoover.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 24 miles (38.6 km) and usually takes 00h 30m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

McDonald Chapel is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.8 miles from Concord and 12.2 miles from Hoover.

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

The direct path is about 13.4 miles (21.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:28 PM CST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.10 one way or $6.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near McDonald Chapel

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 McDonald Chapel and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 7.7 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
Birmingham City Hall
Meeting point 3.5 mi away

Birmingham City Hall

Birmingham , AL
710 20th St N, Birmingham, AL 35203
Rating 4.1/5 7 reviews Government office
The Preserve Town Hall
Nearby stop 9.5 mi away

The Preserve Town Hall

Hoover , AL
601 Preserve Way, Hoover, AL 35226
Rating 4.5/5 33 reviews Conference center

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to McDonald Chapel.

RAIL

Birmingham

12 mi away
1819 Morris Ave.
BUS

Brent, AL

66 mi away
10393 Alabama Highway 5
RAIL

Tuscaloosa

69 mi away
2105 Greensboro Ave
RAIL

Anniston

103 mi away
126 West 4th St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Concord and Hoover. Straight-line distance: 13.38 mi (21.53 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Concord

Concord is a place in Alabama, United States.

Population0
Coordinates33.4676100, -87.0311100
Altitude181
CountryUnited States
Hoover

#2 Hoover

The most populous city in Jefferson County, Alabama.

Population85,959
Coordinates33.4053900, -86.8113800
Altitude176
CountryUnited States
Start: Rock Creek Road (-87.031098, 33.46761)
End: Whispering Pines Circle (-86.811477, 33.405365)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 39 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.85 gal
3.2 L · about $3.10
Round trip
$6.19
1.7 gal · 6.4 L
Estimated CO2
7.6 kg one way
Round trip: 15.1 kg / 33 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.64 $3.10 $6.19
Mid-grade $4.13 $3.51 $7.01
Premium $4.53 $3.85 $7.70
Diesel $5.80 $4.93 $9.86

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 · Nov 08, 2026

There is no time difference between Concord and Hoover. The current time is 18:42:36.

Distance to Other Cities

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