How far is Hoover, AL from Ashland, AL?
The driving distance from Hoover, AL to Ashland, AL is about 83.3 miles (134.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 57 miles (91.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 31m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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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 01h 45m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hoover and Ashland.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hoover and Ashland.
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Start on Whispering Pines Circle
46 m · 9 sec · Whispering Pines Circle
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Turn right onto Deo Dara Drive
1128 ft · 54 sec · Deo Dara Drive
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Turn left onto Old Columbiana Road
15 m · 5 sec · Old Columbiana Road
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Turn right
79 m · 24 sec
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Turn left
79 m · 19 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right
47 m · 12 sec
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Turn slight left
20 m · 6 sec
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Turn left onto Montgomery Highway
1319 ft · 24 sec · Montgomery Highway
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Take the ramp left toward I 65 South: Montgomery
1150 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left
1.4 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 459: Atlanta, Gadsden, Tuscaloosa
1428 ft · 35 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 459 North: Atlanta, Gadsden
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto John M. Harbert III Freeway
13 mi · 14 min · John M. Harbert III Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 20: Birmingham, Atlanta
883 ft · 17 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 20 East: Atlanta
3180 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
30.5 mi · 33 min
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Take the exit slight right toward AL 77: Talladega, Lincoln
1053 ft · 30 sec
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Turn right
9.7 mi · 14 min
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Continue straight
1.4 km · 59 sec
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Continue on North East Street
1.3 km · 1 min · North East Street
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Turn right onto North Street East
77 m · 6 sec · North Street East
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Turn left onto Court Street North
104 m · 12 sec · Court Street North
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West Battle Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · West Battle Street
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Turn right onto Haynes Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Haynes Street
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Continue on Ashland Highway
11 mi · 15 min · Ashland Highway
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Continue on Highway 77
11.2 mi · 15 min · Highway 77
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Turn right onto State Route 9
18 m · 1 sec · State Route 9
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · State Route 9
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hoover and Ashland.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 20 East
Merge slight left
30.5 mi · 00h 33m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Rain Showers leaving Hoover and Rain Showers near Ashland.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hoover to Ashland?
The road trip is about 83.3 miles (134.1 km) and usually takes 01h 45m 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?
Pell City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 41.6 miles from Hoover and 41.7 miles from Ashland.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 57 miles (91.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:58 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.13 one way or $22.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Hoover and Rain Showers near Ashland.
Stop Ideas Near Pell City
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Pell City Recreation Hall
Lincoln City Hall
City of Lincoln Water Department
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Pell City.
Anniston
Birmingham
Brent, AL
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hoover and Ashland. Straight-line distance: 57.03 mi (91.78 km).
#1 Hoover
The most populous city in Jefferson County, Alabama.
| Population | 85,959 |
| Coordinates | 33.4053900, -86.8113800 |
| Altitude | 176 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Ashland
County seat of Clay County, Alabama, USA
| Population | 1,872 |
| Coordinates | 33.2737300, -85.8360700 |
| Altitude | 341 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ashland (-85.83607, 33.27373)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 134 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 05m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 40m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 02m |
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 | $11.13 | $22.27 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $12.52 | $25.04 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $13.60 | $27.20 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $15.92 | $31.84 |
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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