How far is Homewood, AL from Hoover, AL?
The driving distance from Homewood, AL to Hoover, AL is about 6.9 miles (11.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 14m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 4.6 miles (7.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 29m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 14m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Jefferson and Shelby counties, Alabama, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Homewood and Hoover.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Homewood and Hoover.
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Start on Roseland Drive
752 ft · 28 sec · Roseland Drive
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Keep slight right to continue on Roseland Drive
1604 ft · 1 min · Roseland Drive
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Broadway Street
47 m · 13 sec · Broadway Street
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Turn left onto College Avenue
1168 ft · 47 sec · College Avenue
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Turn left onto Oxmoor Road
876 ft · 32 sec · Oxmoor Road
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Turn slight right
1126 ft · 46 sec
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Turn straight onto Palisades Boulevard
1541 ft · 35 sec · Palisades Boulevard
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Continue on Oxmoor Road
1526 ft · 34 sec · Oxmoor Road
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 65 South: Montgomery
153 m · 19 sec
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Turn left onto I 65 South: Montgomery
1269 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left
3.7 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 31, AL 3
1124 ft · 28 sec
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Turn right onto Montgomery Highway
1241 ft · 32 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 Homewood and Hoover.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
I 65 South
Merge slight left
3.74 mi · 00h 05m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Homewood and Sunny near Hoover.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Homewood to Hoover?
The road trip is about 6.9 miles (11.1 km) and usually takes 00h 14m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Vestavia Hills is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3.3 miles from Homewood and 3.6 miles from Hoover.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 4.6 miles (7.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.3 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:00 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.91 one way or $1.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Homewood and Sunny near Hoover.
Stop Ideas Near Vestavia Hills
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 Vestavia Hills.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Homewood and Hoover. Straight-line distance: 4.63 mi (7.45 km).
#1 Homewood
City in Jefferson County, Alabama, United States
| Population | 25,174 |
| Coordinates | 33.4717700, -86.8008200 |
| Altitude | 203 |
| 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: 11 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 05m |
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 | $0.91 | $1.82 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $1.02 | $2.04 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $1.11 | $2.22 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $1.30 | $2.60 |
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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