How far is Hoover, AL from Aliceville, AL?

The driving distance from Hoover, AL to Aliceville, AL is about 97.9 miles (157.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 79.7 miles (128.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 09m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
97.9 mi
02h 04m
Flight
79.72 mi
128.3 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
79.72 mi
Kilometers
128.3 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
97.9 mi
Kilometers
157.56 km
Drive Time
02h 04m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Aliceville
Sat, May 2, 2:58 AM CDT
Return by in Hoover
Sat, May 2, 5:03 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hoover
2026-05-02T00:54
Arrive Aliceville
Sat, May 2, 2:58 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:05 AM to 12:05 PM CDT

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

Leave by
2:20 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hoover
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
Tuscaloosa
AL

The most populous city in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama.

From Hoover
48.9 mi
01h 02m
To Aliceville
49 mi
01h 02m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Saturday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph N
Destination
68°F
Saturday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Whispering Pines Circle

    814 ft · 39 sec · Whispering Pines Circle

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Spruce Drive

    133 m · 20 sec · Spruce Drive

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Braddock Drive

    1115 ft · 53 sec · Braddock Drive

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Montgomery Highway

    1 mi · 2 min · Montgomery Highway

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 459 South

    1.1 km · 1 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto John M. Harbert III Freeway

    13.1 mi · 14 min · John M. Harbert III Freeway

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 20 West, I 59 South: Tuscaloosa

    1.2 mi · 3 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    33.7 mi · 36 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 359 North, I 69 North: Tuscaloosa

    2219 ft · 42 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    1.8 mi · 2 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    2011 ft · 33 sec

  12. 12

    Continue on Lurleen B Wallace Boulevard North

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Lurleen B Wallace Boulevard North

  13. 13

    Turn left onto 10th Street

    929 ft · 43 sec · 10th Street

  14. 14

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

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Main Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn left onto McFarland Boulevard

    18 mi · 23 min · McFarland Boulevard

  16. 16

    Turn left

    13.3 mi · 18 min

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Commerce Avenue

    537 ft · 15 sec · Commerce Avenue

  18. 18

    Exit the roundabout onto Commerce Avenue

    10 mi · 14 min · Commerce Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn right onto 3rd Avenue Northeast

    2300 ft · 1 min · 3rd Avenue Northeast

  20. 20

    Continue on Mobile Road

    606 ft · 17 sec · Mobile Road

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Mobile Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
21 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 20 West
35 mi · 36%
McFarland Boulevard
18 mi · 18%
John M. Harbert III Freeway
13.1 mi · 13%
Commerce Avenue
10.1 mi · 10%
I 359 North
2.6 mi · 3%
Lurleen B Wallace Boulevard North
1.48 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 20 West

Merge slight left

33.7 mi · 00h 36m

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
02h 04m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.2 mi
79.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Tuscaloosa
01h 02m from Hoover
Leave By
2:20 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Hoover and Rain Showers near Aliceville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 97.9 miles (157.6 km) and usually takes 02h 04m 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?

Tuscaloosa is a useful midpoint, sitting about 48.9 miles from Hoover and 49 miles from Aliceville.

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

The direct path is about 79.7 miles (128.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.2 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 2:20 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.10 one way or $26.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Hoover and Rain Showers near Aliceville.

Stop Ideas Near Tuscaloosa

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

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

RAIL

Tuscaloosa

2 mi away
2105 Greensboro Ave
BUS

Brent, AL

46 mi away
10393 Alabama Highway 5
BUS

Marion, AL

68 mi away
26400 Alabama Highway 14
RAIL

Birmingham

78 mi away
1819 Morris Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hoover and Aliceville. Straight-line distance: 79.72 mi (128.3 km).

Hoover

#1 Hoover

The most populous city in Jefferson County, Alabama.

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

#2 Aliceville

City in Pickens County, Alabama, USA

Population2,231
Coordinates33.1295700, -88.1514200
Altitude58
CountryUnited States
Start: Hoover (-86.81138, 33.40539)
End: Aliceville (-88.15142, 33.12957)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 158 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.46 gal
13.08 L · about $13.10
Round trip
$26.21
6.92 gal · 26.16 L
Estimated CO2
30.7 kg one way
Round trip: 61.5 kg / 136 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $13.10 $26.21
Mid-grade $4.26 $14.74 $29.47
Premium $4.63 $16.00 $32.01
Diesel $5.42 $18.74 $37.47

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 · May 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Hoover and Aliceville. The current time is 00:54:14.

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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.