How far is Hackleburg, AL from Hoover, AL?

The driving distance from Hackleburg, AL to Hoover, AL is about 103.8 miles (167 km), with a travel time of about 01h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 83.9 miles (135 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 25m 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
103.76 mi
01h 42m
Flight
83.89 mi
135.01 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
83.89 mi
Kilometers
135.01 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
103.76 mi
Kilometers
166.98 km
Drive Time
01h 42m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hoover
Thu, Apr 23, 4:12 AM CDT
Return by in Hackleburg
Thu, Apr 23, 5:55 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hackleburg
2026-04-23T02:29
Arrive Hoover
Thu, Apr 23, 4:12 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:43 AM to 11:43 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:04 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hackleburg
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
Carbon Hill
AL

City in Walker County, Alabama, United States

From Hackleburg
55.6 mi
00h 51m
To Hoover
48.2 mi
00h 51m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°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 Hackleburg and Hoover.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Cedar Tree Street

    123 m · 14 sec · Cedar Tree Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Andrew Jackson Highway

    18.8 mi · 24 min · Andrew Jackson Highway

  3. 3

    Take the exit left toward I-22 East: Jasper

    1328 ft · 32 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    78.7 mi · 1 hr 24 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on I 65 South: Birmingham

    2657 ft · 38 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    12 mi · 15 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 31, AL 3

    1124 ft · 28 sec

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Montgomery Highway

    1241 ft · 32 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 Hackleburg 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
13 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I-22 East
78.9 mi · 76%
Andrew Jackson Highway
18.8 mi · 18%
I 65 South
12.5 mi · 12%
Montgomery Highway
0.23 mi
Deo Dara Drive
0.21 mi
US 31
0.21 mi
Longest Stretch

I-22 East

Merge slight left

78.7 mi · 01h 24m

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 42m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.9 mi
83.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Carbon Hill
00h 51m from Hackleburg
Leave By
3:04 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Hackleburg and Sunny near Hoover.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 103.8 miles (167 km) and usually takes 01h 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?

Carbon Hill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 55.6 miles from Hackleburg and 48.2 miles from Hoover.

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

The direct path is about 83.9 miles (135 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.9 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 3:04 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.86 one way or $27.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Carbon Hill

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

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

RAIL

Tuscaloosa

78 mi away
2105 Greensboro Ave
RAIL

Birmingham

79 mi away
1819 Morris Ave.
BUS

Brent, AL

109 mi away
10393 Alabama Highway 5

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hackleburg and Hoover. Straight-line distance: 83.89 mi (135.01 km).

Hackleburg

#1 Hackleburg

City in Marion County, Alabama, United States of America

Population1,249
Coordinates34.2773200, -87.8286400
Altitude286
CountryUnited States
Hoover

#2 Hoover

The most populous city in Jefferson County, Alabama.

Population85,959
Coordinates33.4053900, -86.8113800
Altitude176
CountryUnited States
Start: Cedar Tree Street (-87.82864, 34.277305)
End: Whispering Pines Circle (-86.811477, 33.405365)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 167 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.66 gal
13.86 L · about $13.86
Round trip
$27.72
7.32 gal · 27.72 L
Estimated CO2
32.5 kg one way
Round trip: 65.1 kg / 144 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $13.86 $27.72
Mid-grade $4.26 $15.59 $31.18
Premium $4.63 $16.93 $33.86
Diesel $5.42 $19.82 $39.64

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 Hackleburg and Hoover. The current time is 02:29:16.

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.