How far is Demopolis, AL from Hoover, AL?

The driving distance from Demopolis, AL to Hoover, AL is about 107.3 miles (172.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 85.4 miles (137.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 35m 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
107.3 mi
01h 47m
Flight
85.4 mi
137.44 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
85.4 mi
Kilometers
137.44 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
107.3 mi
Kilometers
172.69 km
Drive Time
01h 47m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hoover
Wed, Apr 22, 10:01 PM CDT
Return by in Demopolis
Wed, Apr 22, 11:48 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Demopolis
2026-04-22T20:13
Arrive Hoover
Wed, Apr 22, 10:01 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:48 AM to 11:48 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:54 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Demopolis
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
Tuscaloosa
AL

The most populous city in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama.

From Demopolis
53.4 mi
00h 53m
To Hoover
53.9 mi
00h 53m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Wednesday

Partly 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 Demopolis and Hoover.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Strawberry Avenue

    86 m · 18 sec · North Strawberry Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Capitol Street

    113 m · 9 sec · East Capitol Street

  3. 3

    Turn right

    24.3 mi · 34 min

  4. 4

    Turn right onto 1st Avenue

    601 ft · 27 sec · 1st Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Tuscaloosa Street

    4.6 mi · 6 min · Tuscaloosa Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto M L King Highway

    1.2 mi · 3 min · M L King Highway

  7. 7

    Take the ramp right

    1148 ft · 28 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    60.3 mi · 1 hr 5 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 459 North: Gadsden, Atlanta

    2902 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Continue on John M. Harbert III Freeway

    13 mi · 14 min · John M. Harbert III Freeway

  11. 11

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

    3065 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Montgomery Highway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Montgomery Highway

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Braddock Drive

    1162 ft · 53 sec · Braddock Drive

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Spruce Drive

    133 m · 25 sec · Spruce Drive

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Whispering Pines Circle

    814 ft · 36 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 Demopolis 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
16 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
M L King Highway
61.7 mi · 57%
John M. Harbert III Freeway
13 mi · 12%
Tuscaloosa Street
4.59 mi · 4%
Montgomery Highway
1.4 mi · 1%
US 31
0.58 mi · 1%
I 459 North
0.55 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

M L King Highway

Merge slight left

60.3 mi · 01h 05m

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 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.9 mi
85.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Tuscaloosa
00h 53m from Demopolis
Leave By
2:54 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Demopolis 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 Demopolis to Hoover?

The road trip is about 107.3 miles (172.7 km) and usually takes 01h 47m 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?

Tuscaloosa is a useful midpoint, sitting about 53.4 miles from Demopolis and 53.9 miles from Hoover.

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

The direct path is about 85.4 miles (137.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.9 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 2:54 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.35 one way or $28.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Tuscaloosa

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

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

RAIL

Tuscaloosa

2 mi away
2105 Greensboro Ave
BUS

Brent, AL

46 mi away
10393 Alabama Highway 5
BUS

Marion, AL

68 mi away
26400 Alabama Highway 14
RAIL

Birmingham

78 mi away
1819 Morris Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Demopolis and Hoover. Straight-line distance: 85.4 mi (137.44 km).

Demopolis

#1 Demopolis

City in Alabama

Population6,539
Coordinates32.5176400, -87.8364000
Altitude37
CountryUnited States
Hoover

#2 Hoover

The most populous city in Jefferson County, Alabama.

Population85,959
Coordinates33.4053900, -86.8113800
Altitude176
CountryUnited States
Start: North Strawberry Avenue (-87.836351, 32.51764)
End: Whispering Pines Circle (-86.811477, 33.405365)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 173 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.79 gal
14.33 L · about $14.35
Round trip
$28.71
7.58 gal · 28.66 L
Estimated CO2
33.7 kg one way
Round trip: 67.4 kg / 149 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $14.35 $28.71
Mid-grade $4.26 $16.14 $32.28
Premium $4.63 $17.53 $35.06
Diesel $5.42 $20.52 $41.05

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 Demopolis and Hoover. The current time is 20:13:33.

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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.