How far is Good Hope, AL from Hoover, AL?

The driving distance from Good Hope, AL to Hoover, AL is about 89.7 miles (144.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 73.8 miles (118.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 04m 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
89.71 mi
01h 32m
Flight
73.78 mi
118.73 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
73.78 mi
Kilometers
118.73 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
89.71 mi
Kilometers
144.37 km
Drive Time
01h 32m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hoover
Sun, Apr 19, 12:09 AM CDT
Return by in Good Hope
Sun, Apr 19, 1:41 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Good Hope
2026-04-18T22:37
Arrive Hoover
Sun, Apr 19, 12:09 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:32 AM to 11:32 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:26 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Good Hope
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 Good Hope
48.9 mi
00h 46m
To Hoover
40.8 mi
00h 46m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW
Destination
86°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Good Hope and Hoover.

  1. 1

    Start on Tallassee Highway

    12.8 mi · 19 min · Tallassee Highway

  2. 2

    Continue on Coosa River Parkway

    1 mi · 1 min · Coosa River Parkway

  3. 3

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

    12.5 mi · 19 min · Elmore Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right

    1097 ft · 27 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    70.1 mi · 1 hr 15 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 31: Montgomery Highway

    1348 ft · 33 sec

  7. 7

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

    51 m · 6 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Montgomery Highway

    2179 ft · 58 sec · Montgomery Highway

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Old Columbiana Road

    80 m · 21 sec · Old Columbiana Road

  10. 10

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

    597 ft · 45 sec · Old Columbiana Road

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Deo Dara Drive

    1128 ft · 55 sec · Deo Dara Drive

  12. 12

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

    46 m · 7 sec · Whispering Pines Circle

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Whispering Pines Circle

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Good Hope 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
13 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Elmore Road
82.9 mi · 92%
Tallassee Highway
12.8 mi · 14%
Coosa River Parkway
1 mi · 1%
Montgomery Highway
0.41 mi
US 31
0.26 mi
Deo Dara Drive
0.21 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 32m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.9 mi
73.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Enterprise
00h 46m from Good Hope
Leave By
3:26 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Good Hope 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 Good Hope to Hoover?

The road trip is about 89.7 miles (144.4 km) and usually takes 01h 32m 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 48.9 miles from Good Hope and 40.8 miles from Hoover.

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

The direct path is about 73.8 miles (118.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.9 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 3:26 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.97 one way or $23.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Good Hope and Mostly 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 Good Hope and Hoover. Straight-line distance: 73.78 mi (118.73 km).

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#1 Good Hope

Alabama

Population2,393
Coordinates32.5734700, -86.0133000
Altitude122
CountryUnited States
Hoover

#2 Hoover

The most populous city in Jefferson County, Alabama.

Population85,959
Coordinates33.4053900, -86.8113800
Altitude176
CountryUnited States
Start: Tallassee Highway (-86.013568, 32.57378)
End: Whispering Pines Circle (-86.811477, 33.405365)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 144 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.16 gal
11.98 L · about $11.97
Round trip
$23.93
6.32 gal · 23.96 L
Estimated CO2
28.1 kg one way
Round trip: 56.2 kg / 124 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $11.97 $23.93
Mid-grade $4.26 $13.46 $26.92
Premium $4.63 $14.62 $29.23
Diesel $5.42 $17.11 $34.22

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Good Hope and Hoover. The current time is 22:37:03.

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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.