How far is Hoover, AL from Butler, AL?

The driving distance from Hoover, AL to Butler, AL is about 147.9 miles (238.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 122.4 miles (197 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 50m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
147.94 mi
02h 55m
Flight
122.41 mi
197 km direct

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

Learn Distance

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
122.41 mi
Kilometers
197 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
147.94 mi
Kilometers
238.08 km
Drive Time
02h 55m

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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 02h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Butler
Sun, May 3, 2:07 AM CDT
Return by in Hoover
Sun, May 3, 5:02 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hoover
2026-05-02T23:11
Arrive Butler
Sun, May 3, 2:07 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:55 AM to 12:55 PM CDT

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

Leave by
12:40 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
Eutaw
AL

City in Alabama

From Hoover
74 mi
01h 27m
To Butler
73.9 mi
01h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 4:00 PM CDT
Wind
10 mph N
Destination
71°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 4:00 PM CDT
Wind
10 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    97 mi · 1 hr 44 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward AL 17: York

    1672 ft · 43 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left

    34.1 mi · 48 min

  11. 11

    Turn right onto West Pushmataha Street

    62 m · 4 sec · West Pushmataha Street

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Pushmataha Street

Car Route Details

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

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
12 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 20 West
98.2 mi · 66%
John M. Harbert III Freeway
13.1 mi · 9%
Montgomery Highway
1.05 mi · 1%
I 459 South
0.69 mi
AL 17
0.32 mi
Braddock Drive
0.21 mi
Longest Stretch

I 20 West

Merge slight left

97 mi · 01h 44m

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 55m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.5 mi
122.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Eutaw
01h 27m from Hoover
Leave By
12:40 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Hoover and Sunny near Butler.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 147.9 miles (238.1 km) and usually takes 02h 55m 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?

Eutaw is a useful midpoint, sitting about 74 miles from Hoover and 73.9 miles from Butler.

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

The direct path is about 122.4 miles (197 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.5 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 12:40 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.77 one way or $39.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Hoover and Sunny near Butler.

Stop Ideas Near Eutaw

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

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

RAIL

Tuscaloosa

50 mi away
2105 Greensboro Ave
BUS

Marion, AL

58 mi away
26400 Alabama Highway 14
BUS

Brent, AL

68 mi away
10393 Alabama Highway 5
RAIL

Union Station

92 mi away
1901 Front Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hoover and Butler. Straight-line distance: 122.41 mi (197 km).

Hoover

#1 Hoover

The most populous city in Jefferson County, Alabama.

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

#2 Butler

Town in Alabama, United States of America

Population1,694
Coordinates32.0895900, -88.2219700
Altitude54
CountryUnited States
Start: Hoover (-86.81138, 33.40539)
End: Butler (-88.22197, 32.08959)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 238 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.22 gal
19.76 L · about $19.77
Round trip
$39.54
10.44 gal · 39.52 L
Estimated CO2
46.4 kg one way
Round trip: 92.8 kg / 205 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $19.77 $39.54
Mid-grade $4.26 $22.23 $44.46
Premium $4.63 $24.14 $48.29
Diesel $5.42 $28.27 $56.53

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 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Hoover and Butler. The current time is 23:11:59.

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.