How far is Daleville, AL from Hoover, AL?

The driving distance from Daleville, AL to Hoover, AL is about 176.7 miles (284.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 158.3 miles (254.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 56m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
176.72 mi
02h 58m
Flight
158.32 mi
254.79 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
158.32 mi
Kilometers
254.79 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
176.72 mi
Kilometers
284.4 km
Drive Time
02h 58m

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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 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hoover
Sun, Apr 19, 4:03 AM CDT
Return by in Daleville
Sun, Apr 19, 7:01 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Daleville
2026-04-19T01:04
Arrive Hoover
Sun, Apr 19, 4:03 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:58 AM to 12:58 PM CDT

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

Leave by
12:34 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Daleville
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
Montgomery
AL

The capital of Alabama.

From Daleville
87.4 mi
01h 29m
To Hoover
89.3 mi
01h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW
Destination
70°F
Sunday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    62 m · 10 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Daleville Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · Daleville Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right

    6.8 mi · 9 min

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Boll Weevil Circle

    3.1 mi · 4 min · Boll Weevil Circle

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Neal Metcalf Road

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Neal Metcalf Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Neil Metcalf Road

    22.8 mi · 34 min · Neil Metcalf Road

  7. 7

    Turn slight left

    7.6 mi · 11 min

  8. 8

    Turn left

    3183 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    859 ft · 15 sec

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    1.8 mi · 2 min

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    3.4 mi · 4 min

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    36.1 mi · 43 min

  14. 14

    Continue on McGehee Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · McGehee Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Carter Hill Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Carter Hill Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Zelda Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Zelda Road

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Ann Street

    911 ft · 27 sec · Ann Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Ann Street South

    1322 ft · 32 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    2.5 mi · 3 min

  20. 20

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

    1759 ft · 43 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left

    80.3 mi · 1 hr 27 min

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward US 31: Montgomery Highway

    1348 ft · 33 sec

  23. 23

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

    51 m · 6 sec

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Montgomery Highway

    2179 ft · 58 sec · Montgomery Highway

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Old Columbiana Road

    80 m · 21 sec · Old Columbiana Road

  26. 26

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

    597 ft · 45 sec · Old Columbiana Road

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Deo Dara Drive

    1128 ft · 55 sec · Deo Dara Drive

  28. 28

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

    46 m · 7 sec · Whispering Pines Circle

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Whispering Pines Circle

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Daleville 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
29 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
2 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I-65 North
80.6 mi · 46%
Neil Metcalf Road
65.4 mi · 37%
Boll Weevil Circle
3.07 mi · 2%
Ann Street South
2.79 mi · 2%
Neal Metcalf Road
1.88 mi · 1%
McGehee Road
1.45 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 58m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.4 mi
158.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Montgomery
01h 29m from Daleville
Leave By
12:34 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Daleville and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Hoover.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 176.7 miles (284.4 km) and usually takes 02h 58m 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?

Montgomery is a useful midpoint, sitting about 87.4 miles from Daleville and 89.3 miles from Hoover.

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

The direct path is about 158.3 miles (254.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.4 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 12:34 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.63 one way or $47.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Daleville and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Hoover.

Stop Ideas Near Montgomery

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

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

BUS

Montgomery, AL

5 mi away
950 West South Boulevard
BUS

Selma, AL

68 mi away
434 Broad Street
BUS

Marion, AL

100 mi away
26400 Alabama Highway 14
BUS

Camden, AL

101 mi away
8 Claiborne Street \r\n8 Claiborne Street \r\n

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Daleville and Hoover. Straight-line distance: 158.32 mi (254.79 km).

Daleville

#1 Daleville

City in Alabama

Population5,095
Coordinates31.3101700, -85.7129900
Altitude102
CountryUnited States
Hoover

#2 Hoover

The most populous city in Jefferson County, Alabama.

Population85,959
Coordinates33.4053900, -86.8113800
Altitude176
CountryUnited States
Start: (-85.712606, 31.310085)
End: Whispering Pines Circle (-86.811477, 33.405365)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 284 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.24 gal
23.61 L · about $23.63
Round trip
$47.26
12.48 gal · 47.22 L
Estimated CO2
55.5 kg one way
Round trip: 110.9 kg / 244 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $23.63 $47.26
Mid-grade $4.26 $26.58 $53.15
Premium $4.63 $28.86 $57.72
Diesel $5.42 $33.79 $67.58

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Daleville and Hoover. The current time is 01:04:47.

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.