How far is Hoover, AL from Adamsville, AL?

The driving distance from Hoover, AL to Adamsville, AL is about 19.8 miles (31.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 15.9 miles (25.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 01m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
19.81 mi
00h 30m
Flight
15.88 mi
25.55 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
15.88 mi
Kilometers
25.55 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
19.81 mi
Kilometers
31.88 km
Drive Time
00h 30m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Adamsville
Sun, Apr 19, 1:29 AM CDT
Return by in Hoover
Sun, Apr 19, 2:00 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hoover
2026-04-19T00:59
Arrive Adamsville
Sun, Apr 19, 1:29 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:31 AM to 7:31 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:28 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Hoover
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
Birmingham
AL

The most populous city in Alabama.

From Hoover
9.9 mi
00h 15m
To Adamsville
9.9 mi
00h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Sunday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph N
Destination
69°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Whispering Pines Circle

    46 m · 9 sec · Whispering Pines Circle

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Deo Dara Drive

    1128 ft · 54 sec · Deo Dara Drive

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Old Columbiana Road

    15 m · 5 sec · Old Columbiana Road

  4. 4

    Turn right

    79 m · 24 sec

  5. 5

    Turn left

    79 m · 19 sec

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn right

    47 m · 12 sec

  7. 7

    Turn slight left

    20 m · 6 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Montgomery Highway

    2082 ft · 37 sec · Montgomery Highway

  9. 9

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 65 North: Birmingham

    1022 ft · 25 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    8.5 mi · 11 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight left toward I 20 West, I 59 South: Tuscaloosa

    1222 ft · 30 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight right

    1.5 km · 59 sec

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward US 78 West: Arkadelphia Road

    1173 ft · 29 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Arkadelphia Road

    2870 ft · 58 sec · Arkadelphia Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Bankhead Highway West

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Bankhead Highway West

  16. 16

    Continue on Forestdale Boulevard

    3.6 mi · 6 min · Forestdale Boulevard

  17. 17

    Continue on Adamsville Parkway

    3 mi · 4 min · Adamsville Parkway

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Church Street

    1230 ft · 56 sec · Church Street

  19. 19

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street

    86 m · 14 sec · Main Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Spring Street

    103 m · 10 sec · Spring Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Bankhead Highway

    23 m · 2 sec · Bankhead Highway

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Bankhead Highway

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hoover and Adamsville.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
22 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
111.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 65 North
8.7 mi · 44%
Forestdale Boulevard
3.59 mi · 18%
Adamsville Parkway
2.98 mi · 15%
Bankhead Highway West
1.47 mi · 7%
I 20 West
1.15 mi · 6%
Arkadelphia Road
0.54 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 65 North

Merge slight left

8.5 mi · 00h 11m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 30m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.9 mi
15.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Birmingham
00h 15m from Hoover
Leave By
7:28 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Hoover and Showers And Thunderstorms near Adamsville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 19.8 miles (31.9 km) and usually takes 00h 30m 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?

Birmingham is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.9 miles from Hoover and 9.9 miles from Adamsville.

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

The direct path is about 15.9 miles (25.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.9 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:28 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.65 one way or $5.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Hoover and Showers And Thunderstorms near Adamsville.

Stop Ideas Near Birmingham

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

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

RAIL

Birmingham

1 mi away
1819 Morris Ave.
BUS

Brent, AL

71 mi away
10393 Alabama Highway 5
RAIL

Tuscaloosa

79 mi away
2105 Greensboro Ave
RAIL

Anniston

91 mi away
126 West 4th St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hoover and Adamsville. Straight-line distance: 15.88 mi (25.55 km).

Hoover

#1 Hoover

The most populous city in Jefferson County, Alabama.

Population85,959
Coordinates33.4053900, -86.8113800
Altitude176
CountryUnited States
Adamsville

#2 Adamsville

City in Jefferson County, Alabama, USA

Population4,211
Coordinates33.6009400, -86.9561100
Altitude176
CountryUnited States
Start: Hoover (-86.81138, 33.40539)
End: Adamsville (-86.95611, 33.60094)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 32 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.7 gal
2.65 L · about $2.65
Round trip
$5.30
1.4 gal · 5.3 L
Estimated CO2
6.2 kg one way
Round trip: 12.4 kg / 27 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $2.65 $5.30
Mid-grade $4.26 $2.98 $5.96
Premium $4.63 $3.24 $6.48
Diesel $5.42 $3.79 $7.58

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 Hoover and Adamsville. The current time is 00:59:11.

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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.