How far is Eclectic, AL from Hoover, AL?

The driving distance from Eclectic, AL to Hoover, AL is about 90.9 miles (146.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 69.7 miles (112.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 08m 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
90.92 mi
01h 34m
Flight
69.69 mi
112.15 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
69.69 mi
Kilometers
112.15 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
90.92 mi
Kilometers
146.32 km
Drive Time
01h 34m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hoover
Mon, May 4, 8:48 AM CDT
Return by in Eclectic
Mon, May 4, 10:22 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Eclectic
2026-05-04T07:13
Arrive Hoover
Mon, May 4, 8:48 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:34 AM to 11:34 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:22 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Eclectic
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
Enterprise
AL

City in Coffee County, Alabama, United States

From Eclectic
49.6 mi
00h 47m
To Hoover
41.3 mi
00h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S
Destination
77°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 1st Avenue

    70 m · 15 sec · 1st Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Main Street

    137 m · 18 sec · Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Claud Road

    4.6 mi · 8 min · Claud Road

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Tallassee Highway

    9.4 mi · 14 min · Tallassee Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on Coosa River Parkway

    1 mi · 1 min · Coosa River Parkway

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Elmore Road

    12.5 mi · 19 min · Elmore Road

  7. 7

    Take the ramp right

    1097 ft · 27 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    70.1 mi · 1 hr 15 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 31: Montgomery Highway

    1348 ft · 33 sec

  10. 10

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

    51 m · 6 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Montgomery Highway

    2179 ft · 58 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 Eclectic 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
16 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Elmore Road
82.9 mi · 91%
Tallassee Highway
9.38 mi · 10%
Claud Road
4.56 mi · 5%
Coosa River Parkway
1 mi · 1%
Montgomery Highway
0.41 mi
US 31
0.26 mi
Longest Stretch

Elmore Road

Merge slight left

70.1 mi · 01h 15m

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 34m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.2 mi
69.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Enterprise
00h 47m from Eclectic
Leave By
3:22 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Eclectic and Sunny near Hoover.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 90.9 miles (146.3 km) and usually takes 01h 34m 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?

Enterprise is a useful midpoint, sitting about 49.6 miles from Eclectic and 41.3 miles from Hoover.

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

The direct path is about 69.7 miles (112.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.2 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 3:22 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.16 one way or $24.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Enterprise

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

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

BUS

Selma, AL

52 mi away
434 Broad Street
BUS

Montgomery, AL

53 mi away
950 West South Boulevard
BUS

Brent, AL

57 mi away
10393 Alabama Highway 5
BUS

Marion, AL

66 mi away
26400 Alabama Highway 14

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Eclectic and Hoover. Straight-line distance: 69.69 mi (112.15 km).

Eclectic

#1 Eclectic

Town of the United States

Population1,008
Coordinates32.6354100, -86.0344100
Altitude176
CountryUnited States
Hoover

#2 Hoover

The most populous city in Jefferson County, Alabama.

Population85,959
Coordinates33.4053900, -86.8113800
Altitude176
CountryUnited States
Start: 1st Avenue (-86.0339, 32.635405)
End: Whispering Pines Circle (-86.811477, 33.405365)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 146 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.21 gal
12.14 L · about $12.16
Round trip
$24.31
6.42 gal · 24.28 L
Estimated CO2
28.5 kg one way
Round trip: 57.1 kg / 126 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $12.16 $24.31
Mid-grade $4.26 $13.67 $27.34
Premium $4.63 $14.85 $29.69
Diesel $5.42 $17.38 $34.76

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 · May 04, 2026

There is no time difference between Eclectic and Hoover. The current time is 07:13:58.

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.