How far is Flint City, AL from Hoover, AL?

The driving distance from Flint City, AL to Hoover, AL is about 82.6 miles (132.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 77.8 miles (125.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 43m 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
82.6 mi
01h 21m
Flight
77.76 mi
125.15 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
77.76 mi
Kilometers
125.15 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
82.6 mi
Kilometers
132.93 km
Drive Time
01h 21m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hoover
Thu, Apr 23, 12:47 AM CDT
Return by in Flint City
Thu, Apr 23, 2:09 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Flint City
2026-04-22T23:26
Arrive Hoover
Thu, Apr 23, 12:47 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:22 AM to 11:22 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:46 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Flint City
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
Colony
AL

Town in Cullman County, Alabama, United States

From Flint City
41.7 mi
00h 40m
To Hoover
40.9 mi
00h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph WSW
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 Flint City and Hoover.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Flint City and Hoover.

  1. 1

    Start on 6th Avenue Southeast

    3 m · 4 sec · 6th Avenue Southeast

  2. 2

    Continue on 6th Avenue Southeast

    8.3 mi · 13 min · 6th Avenue Southeast

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Thompson Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Thompson Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 65 South: Birmingham

    1574 ft · 38 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    58.7 mi · 1 hr 3 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 22 West, US 31: Memphis, Fultondale

    2715 ft · 38 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 22 West: Memphis

    2666 ft · 38 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Montgomery

    1940 ft · 28 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    12.4 mi · 16 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 31, AL 3

    1124 ft · 28 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Montgomery Highway

    1241 ft · 32 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 Flint City 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
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 65 South
59 mi · 71%
Montgomery
12.8 mi · 15%
6th Avenue Southeast
8.31 mi · 10%
Thompson Road
1.23 mi · 1%
I 22 West
1.02 mi · 1%
Montgomery Highway
0.23 mi
Longest Stretch

I 65 South

Merge slight left

58.7 mi · 01h 03m

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 21m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.8 mi
77.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Colony
00h 40m from Flint City
Leave By
3:46 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Flint City 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 Flint City to Hoover?

The road trip is about 82.6 miles (132.9 km) and usually takes 01h 21m 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?

Colony is a useful midpoint, sitting about 41.7 miles from Flint City and 40.9 miles from Hoover.

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

The direct path is about 77.8 miles (125.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.8 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 3:46 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.02 one way or $22.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Flint City and Mostly Sunny near Hoover.

Stop Ideas Near Colony

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Colony and the surrounding midpoint area.
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Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Colony.

RAIL

Birmingham

49 mi away
1819 Morris Ave.
RAIL

Anniston

104 mi away
126 West 4th St
RAIL

Tuscaloosa

104 mi away
2105 Greensboro Ave
BUS

Brent, AL

113 mi away
10393 Alabama Highway 5

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Flint City and Hoover. Straight-line distance: 77.76 mi (125.15 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Flint City

City in Morgan County, Alabama, United States of America

Population1,033
Coordinates34.5231500, -86.9702900
Altitude184
CountryUnited States
Hoover

#2 Hoover

The most populous city in Jefferson County, Alabama.

Population85,959
Coordinates33.4053900, -86.8113800
Altitude176
CountryUnited States
Start: Mill Road Southeast (-86.970283, 34.523175)
End: Whispering Pines Circle (-86.811477, 33.405365)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 133 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 01m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.91 gal
11.03 L · about $11.02
Round trip
$22.04
5.82 gal · 22.06 L
Estimated CO2
25.9 kg one way
Round trip: 51.7 kg / 114 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $11.02 $22.04
Mid-grade $4.26 $12.39 $24.79
Premium $4.63 $13.46 $26.92
Diesel $5.42 $15.76 $31.52

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 Flint City and Hoover. The current time is 23:26:09.

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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.