How far is Elba, AL from Hoover, AL?
The driving distance from Elba, AL to Hoover, AL is about 159.9 miles (257.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 144.2 miles (232.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 24m 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 42m.
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.
The capital of Alabama.
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 Elba and Hoover.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Elba and Hoover.
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Start on Simmons Street
72 m · 16 sec · Simmons Street
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Turn left onto Claxton Avenue
1273 ft · 35 sec · Claxton Avenue
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Keep slight right to continue on Neil Grantham Drive
3098 ft · 1 min · Neil Grantham Drive
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Continue on Neal Grantham Drive
19.8 mi · 35 min · Neal Grantham Drive
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At the end of the road, turn right onto AL 167 South: Enterprise
5 m · 1 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on AL 167 South: Enterprise
541 ft · 22 sec
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Turn slight left
7.6 mi · 11 min
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Turn left
3183 ft · 1 min
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Continue straight
859 ft · 15 sec
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Continue straight
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
1.8 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
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 Elba 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.
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 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.
Partly Sunny leaving Elba 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 Elba to Hoover?
The road trip is about 159.9 miles (257.4 km) and usually takes 02h 42m 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 80 miles from Elba and 79.9 miles from Hoover.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 144.2 miles (232.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.7 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 1:06 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.40 one way or $42.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Elba and Mostly Sunny near Hoover.
Stop Ideas Near Montgomery
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 Montgomery.
Montgomery, AL
Selma, AL
Marion, AL
Camden, AL
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Elba and Hoover. Straight-line distance: 144.23 mi (232.11 km).
#1 Elba
City in Alabama, United States of America
| Population | 3,919 |
| Coordinates | 31.4146100, -86.0677200 |
| Altitude | 59 |
| 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: 257 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 59m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 39m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 59m |
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 | $21.40 | $42.79 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $24.06 | $48.13 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $26.13 | $52.26 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $30.59 | $61.19 |
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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