How far is Cowarts, AL from Hoover, AL?
The driving distance from Cowarts, AL to Hoover, AL is about 194.6 miles (313.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 176 miles (283.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 39m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 19m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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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.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cowarts and Hoover.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cowarts and Hoover.
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Start on North Broad Street
2854 ft · 1 min · North Broad Street
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Turn right
3.9 mi · 5 min
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Turn right onto Ross Clark Circle
5.5 mi · 9 min · Ross Clark Circle
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Turn right onto Montgomery Highway
5.2 mi · 8 min · Montgomery Highway
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Continue straight
2980 ft · 39 sec
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16 mi · 21 min
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20.5 mi · 24 min
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2262 ft · 35 sec
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5.1 mi · 7 min
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2.1 mi · 3 min
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2531 ft · 56 sec
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2938 ft · 1 min
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1.2 km · 1 min
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859 ft · 15 sec
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1.2 mi · 2 min
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1.8 mi · 2 min
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3.4 mi · 4 min
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Continue straight
36.1 mi · 43 min
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Continue on McGehee Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · McGehee Road
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Turn right onto Carter Hill Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Carter Hill Road
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Continue on Zelda Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Zelda Road
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Turn right onto Ann Street
911 ft · 27 sec · Ann Street
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Turn left onto Ann Street South
1322 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left
2.5 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I-65 North: Birmingham
1759 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left
80.3 mi · 1 hr 27 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 31: Montgomery Highway
1348 ft · 33 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 31 South: Montgomery Highway, Columbiana Road, Hoover
51 m · 6 sec
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Turn left onto Montgomery Highway
2179 ft · 58 sec · Montgomery Highway
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Turn right onto Old Columbiana Road
80 m · 21 sec · Old Columbiana Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Old Columbiana Road
597 ft · 45 sec · Old Columbiana Road
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Turn right onto Deo Dara Drive
1128 ft · 55 sec · Deo Dara Drive
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Whispering Pines Circle
46 m · 7 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 Cowarts and Hoover.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Cowarts and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Partly Sunny near Hoover.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cowarts to Hoover?
The road trip is about 194.6 miles (313.2 km) and usually takes 03h 19m 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?
Pike Road is a useful midpoint, sitting about 96.4 miles from Cowarts and 98.2 miles from Hoover.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 176 miles (283.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.6 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:20 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.02 one way or $52.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 61.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Cowarts and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Partly Sunny near Hoover.
Stop Ideas Near Pike Road
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 Pike Road.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cowarts and Hoover. Straight-line distance: 175.94 mi (283.15 km).
#1 Cowarts
Town of the United States
| Population | 2,097 |
| Coordinates | 31.2001800, -85.3046500 |
| Altitude | 99 |
| 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: 313 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 51m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 53m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 46m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 25m |
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 | $26.02 | $52.03 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $29.26 | $58.52 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $31.77 | $63.55 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $37.20 | $74.40 |
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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