How far is Double Springs, AL from Hoover, AL?
The driving distance from Double Springs, AL to Hoover, AL is about 75.7 miles (121.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 61.5 miles (98.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 17m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Walker County, Alabama, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Double Springs and Hoover.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Double Springs and Hoover.
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Start on Blake Drive
1 m · 6 sec · Blake Drive
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Turn left
23.2 mi · 41 min
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Continue on State Route 5
2181 ft · 37 sec · State Route 5
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Continue on 9th Avenue
1.6 km · 4 min · 9th Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto 18th Street West
54 m · 15 sec · 18th Street West
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Turn left onto Elliott Boulevard
1286 ft · 24 sec · Elliott Boulevard
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Continue straight
1.8 mi · 3 min
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Take the ramp slight right
1824 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left
33.1 mi · 35 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 65 South: Birmingham
2655 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left
12 mi · 15 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 31, AL 3
1124 ft · 28 sec
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Turn right onto Montgomery Highway
1241 ft · 32 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 Double Springs and Hoover.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Elliott Boulevard
Merge slight left
33.1 mi · 00h 35m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Double Springs and Sunny near Hoover.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Double Springs to Hoover?
The road trip is about 75.7 miles (121.9 km) and usually takes 01h 17m 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?
Cordova is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.7 miles from Double Springs and 39 miles from Hoover.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 61.5 miles (98.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.2 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 3:54 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.11 one way or $20.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Double Springs and Sunny near Hoover.
Stop Ideas Near Cordova
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City of Adamsville City Hall
West Jefferson Town Hall
Oakman City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Cordova.
Birmingham
Tuscaloosa
Brent, AL
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Double Springs and Hoover. Straight-line distance: 61.43 mi (98.86 km).
#1 Double Springs
Town in Alabama, United States of America
| Population | 1,062 |
| Coordinates | 34.1463700, -87.4024700 |
| Altitude | 251 |
| 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: 122 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 53m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 56m |
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 | $10.11 | $20.22 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $11.37 | $22.74 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $12.35 | $24.70 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $14.46 | $28.92 |
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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