How far is Hoover, AL from Blue Ridge, AL?

The driving distance from Hoover, AL to Blue Ridge, AL is about 93.2 miles (150 km), with a travel time of about 01h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 72.6 miles (116.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 37m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
93.19 mi
01h 48m
Flight
72.61 mi
116.86 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
72.61 mi
Kilometers
116.86 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
93.19 mi
Kilometers
149.98 km
Drive Time
01h 48m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Blue Ridge
Tue, Apr 14, 9:49 PM CDT
Return by in Hoover
Tue, Apr 14, 11:38 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hoover
2026-04-14T20:00
Arrive Blue Ridge
Tue, Apr 14, 9:49 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:49 AM to 11:49 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:52 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
Clanton
AL

City in Chilton County, Alabama, United States

From Hoover
46.7 mi
00h 54m
To Blue Ridge
46.5 mi
00h 54m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Tonight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 PM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S
Destination
86°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 5:00 PM CDT
Wind
5 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hoover and Blue Ridge.

  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

    1319 ft · 24 sec · Montgomery Highway

  9. 9

    Take the ramp left toward I 65 South: Montgomery

    1150 ft · 28 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    79.3 mi · 1 hr 26 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward AL 152 East: North Blvd

    1841 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Continue on Northern Boulevard

    6.3 mi · 8 min · Northern Boulevard

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward US 231 North, AL 21 North: Wetumpka

    931 ft · 26 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on US 231 North, AL 21 North: Wetumpka

    41 m · 6 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Wetumpka Highway

    3.3 mi · 4 min · Wetumpka Highway

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    1 mi · 1 min

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Jasmine Hill Road

    1.9 mi · 5 min · Jasmine Hill Road

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Jasmine Hill Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
18 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 65 South
79.6 mi · 85%
Northern Boulevard
6.25 mi · 7%
Wetumpka Highway
4.29 mi · 5%
Jasmine Hill Road
1.91 mi · 2%
AL 152 East
0.35 mi
Montgomery Highway
0.25 mi
Longest Stretch

I 65 South

Merge slight left

79.3 mi · 01h 26m

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
01h 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.6 mi
72.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Clanton
00h 54m from Hoover
Leave By
2:52 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Clear leaving Hoover and Sunny near Blue Ridge.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Hoover to Blue Ridge?

The road trip is about 93.2 miles (150 km) and usually takes 01h 48m 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?

Clanton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 46.7 miles from Hoover and 46.5 miles from Blue Ridge.

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

The direct path is about 72.6 miles (116.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.6 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 2:52 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.46 one way or $24.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Hoover and Sunny near Blue Ridge.

Stop Ideas Near Clanton

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

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

BUS

Brent, AL

52 mi away
10393 Alabama Highway 5
BUS

Selma, AL

60 mi away
434 Broad Street
BUS

Montgomery, AL

64 mi away
950 West South Boulevard
BUS

Marion, AL

68 mi away
26400 Alabama Highway 14

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hoover and Blue Ridge. Straight-line distance: 72.61 mi (116.86 km).

Hoover

#1 Hoover

The most populous city in Jefferson County, Alabama.

Population85,959
Coordinates33.4053900, -86.8113800
Altitude176
CountryUnited States
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#2 Blue Ridge

Blue Ridge is a place in Alabama, United States.

Population0
Coordinates32.4926400, -86.1905200
Altitude112
CountryUnited States
Start: Hoover (-86.81138, 33.40539)
End: Blue Ridge (-86.19052, 32.49264)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 150 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.29 gal
12.45 L · about $12.46
Round trip
$24.92
6.58 gal · 24.9 L
Estimated CO2
29.2 kg one way
Round trip: 58.5 kg / 129 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $12.46 $24.92
Mid-grade $4.26 $14.01 $28.02
Premium $4.63 $15.22 $30.43
Diesel $5.42 $17.82 $35.63

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Hoover and Blue Ridge. The current time is 20:00:42.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.