How far is Fayette, AL from Hoover, AL?

The driving distance from Fayette, AL to Hoover, AL is about 86.4 miles (139 km), with a travel time of about 01h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 61.8 miles (99.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 58m 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
86.35 mi
01h 29m
Flight
61.8 mi
99.45 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
61.8 mi
Kilometers
99.45 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
86.35 mi
Kilometers
138.96 km
Drive Time
01h 29m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hoover
Thu, Apr 23, 8:06 AM CDT
Return by in Fayette
Thu, Apr 23, 9:35 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fayette
2026-04-23T06:36
Arrive Hoover
Thu, Apr 23, 8:06 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:29 AM to 11:29 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:32 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fayette
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
Cordova
AL

City in Walker County, Alabama, United States

From Fayette
43.2 mi
00h 44m
To Hoover
43.1 mi
00h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S
Destination
83°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Columbus Street East

    12 m · 5 sec · Columbus Street East

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Temple Avenue North

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Temple Avenue North

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Temple Avenue North

    3.9 mi · 6 min · Temple Avenue North

  4. 4

    Turn right

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  5. 5

    Turn right

    23.9 mi · 33 min

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Old Birmingham Highway

    7.6 mi · 11 min · Old Birmingham Highway

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right

    1892 ft · 46 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    35.1 mi · 38 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 65 South: Birmingham

    2655 ft · 38 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    12 mi · 15 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 31, AL 3

    1124 ft · 28 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Montgomery Highway

    1241 ft · 32 sec · Montgomery Highway

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Old Columbiana Road

    80 m · 21 sec · Old Columbiana Road

  14. 14

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

    597 ft · 45 sec · Old Columbiana Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Deo Dara Drive

    1128 ft · 55 sec · Deo Dara Drive

  16. 16

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

    46 m · 7 sec · Whispering Pines Circle

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Whispering Pines Circle

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Fayette 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
17 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Old Birmingham Highway
43 mi · 50%
I 65 South
12.5 mi · 14%
Temple Avenue North
4.94 mi · 6%
Montgomery Highway
0.23 mi
Deo Dara Drive
0.21 mi
US 31
0.21 mi
Longest Stretch

Old Birmingham Highway

Merge slight left

35.1 mi · 00h 38m

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 29m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.6 mi
61.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cordova
00h 44m from Fayette
Leave By
3:32 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Fayette and Sunny near Hoover.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 86.4 miles (139 km) and usually takes 01h 29m 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 43.2 miles from Fayette and 43.1 miles from Hoover.

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

The direct path is about 61.8 miles (99.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.6 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 3:32 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.55 one way or $23.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Cordova

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

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

RAIL

Birmingham

44 mi away
1819 Morris Ave.
RAIL

Tuscaloosa

72 mi away
2105 Greensboro Ave
BUS

Brent, AL

89 mi away
10393 Alabama Highway 5

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fayette and Hoover. Straight-line distance: 61.8 mi (99.45 km).

Fayette

#1 Fayette

City in Howard County, Missouri

Population4,249
Coordinates33.6845500, -87.8308500
Altitude111
CountryUnited States
Hoover

#2 Hoover

The most populous city in Jefferson County, Alabama.

Population85,959
Coordinates33.4053900, -86.8113800
Altitude176
CountryUnited States
Start: Columbus Street East (-87.830847, 33.684598)
End: Whispering Pines Circle (-86.811477, 33.405365)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 139 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.05 gal
11.53 L · about $11.55
Round trip
$23.10
6.1 gal · 23.06 L
Estimated CO2
27.1 kg one way
Round trip: 54.2 kg / 119 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $11.55 $23.10
Mid-grade $4.26 $12.99 $25.98
Premium $4.63 $14.11 $28.21
Diesel $5.42 $16.52 $33.03

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 Fayette and Hoover. The current time is 06:36:46.

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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.