How far is Hoover, AL from Bayou La Batre, AL?
The driving distance from Hoover, AL to Bayou La Batre, AL is about 273.3 miles (439.8 km), with a travel time of about 05h 06m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 223.9 miles (360.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 13m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 06m.
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City in Alabama, USA
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hoover and Bayou La Batre.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hoover and Bayou La Batre.
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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
251.3 mi · 4 hr 33 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 10 West: Mississippi
1.1 km · 56 sec
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Merge slight left
8.8 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 39: Bayou La Batre, Dawes
1563 ft · 30 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on CR 39 North: Dawes
1629 ft · 31 sec
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Turn straight onto McDonald Road
689 ft · 24 sec · McDonald Road
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Continue on McDonald Road
1493 ft · 42 sec · McDonald Road
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Continue on CR 39
1.9 mi · 3 min · CR 39
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Continue on McDonald Road
140 m · 7 sec · McDonald Road
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Continue on CR 39
1.3 mi · 2 min · CR 39
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Continue on Padgett Switch Road
5.9 mi · 10 min · Padgett Switch Road
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Turn left onto Wintzell Avenue
1.4 mi · 3 min · Wintzell Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Wintzell Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hoover and Bayou La Batre.
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 65 South
Merge slight left
251 mi · 04h 33m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Hoover and Showers And Thunderstorms near Bayou La Batre.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hoover to Bayou La Batre?
The road trip is about 273.3 miles (439.8 km) and usually takes 05h 06m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Georgiana is a useful midpoint, sitting about 136.8 miles from Hoover and 136.5 miles from Bayou La Batre.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 223.9 miles (360.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 49.4 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:46 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.51 one way or $73.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 85.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Hoover and Showers And Thunderstorms near Bayou La Batre.
Stop Ideas Near Georgiana
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hoover and Bayou La Batre. Straight-line distance: 223.87 mi (360.29 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 Bayou La Batre
City in Mobile County, Alabama, United States
| Population | 2,457 |
| Coordinates | 30.4035200, -88.2485200 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bayou La Batre (-88.24852, 30.40352)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 440 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 06m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 54m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 24m |
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 | $36.51 | $73.01 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $41.06 | $82.11 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $44.59 | $89.17 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $52.20 | $104.40 |
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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