How far is Hoover, AL from Cedar Bluff, AL?

The driving distance from Hoover, AL to Cedar Bluff, AL is about 101.2 miles (162.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 89.1 miles (143.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 54m 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
101.13 mi
01h 57m
Flight
89.12 mi
143.43 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
89.12 mi
Kilometers
143.43 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
101.13 mi
Kilometers
162.76 km
Drive Time
01h 57m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cedar Bluff
Tue, Apr 14, 11:42 PM CDT
Return by in Hoover
Wed, Apr 15, 1:39 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hoover
2026-04-14T21:45
Arrive Cedar Bluff
Tue, Apr 14, 11:42 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:57 AM to 11:57 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:36 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
Ashville
AL

City in St.

From Hoover
50.6 mi
00h 58m
To Cedar Bluff
50.6 mi
00h 58m

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
85°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hoover and Cedar Bluff.

  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

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 459: Atlanta, Gadsden, Tuscaloosa

    1428 ft · 35 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 459 North: Atlanta, Gadsden

    1.3 km · 2 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto John M. Harbert III Freeway

    17.1 mi · 18 min · John M. Harbert III Freeway

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on I 59 North: Gadsden

    1756 ft · 41 sec

  15. 15

    Continue on I-59 North: Gadsden

    890 ft · 15 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    44 mi · 47 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward I 759: Gadsden

    3019 ft · 52 sec

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    4.4 mi · 5 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward US 411 North

    1412 ft · 49 sec

  20. 20

    Turn straight onto Rainbow Drive

    3034 ft · 55 sec · Rainbow Drive

  21. 21

    Continue on South Albert Rains Boulevard

    2.2 mi · 3 min · South Albert Rains Boulevard

  22. 22

    Continue on Ewing Avenue

    20.3 mi · 24 min · Ewing Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Clarence E Chestnut Jr Bypass

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Clarence E Chestnut Jr Bypass

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Cedar Bluff Road

    3 mi · 3 min · Cedar Bluff Road

  25. 25

    Continue on State Route 9

    2.5 mi · 3 min · State Route 9

  26. 26

    Turn left onto South Weiss Lake Drive

    1002 ft · 27 sec · South Weiss Lake Drive

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Old Hwy 9

    13 m · 2 sec · Old Hwy 9

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Old Hwy 9

Car Route Details

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

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
28 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I-59 North
44.2 mi · 44%
Ewing Avenue
20.3 mi · 20%
John M. Harbert III Freeway
17.1 mi · 17%
I 759
4.94 mi · 5%
Cedar Bluff Road
2.97 mi · 3%
State Route 9
2.47 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I-59 North

Merge slight left

44 mi · 00h 47m

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 57m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.1 mi
89.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ashville
00h 58m from Hoover
Leave By
2:36 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Clear leaving Hoover and Sunny near Cedar Bluff.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Hoover to Cedar Bluff?

The road trip is about 101.2 miles (162.8 km) and usually takes 01h 57m 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?

Ashville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 50.6 miles from Hoover and 50.6 miles from Cedar Bluff.

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

The direct path is about 89.1 miles (143.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.1 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 2:36 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.52 one way or $27.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Hoover and Sunny near Cedar Bluff.

Stop Ideas Near Ashville

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

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

RAIL

Anniston

44 mi away
126 West 4th St
RAIL

Birmingham

63 mi away
1819 Morris Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hoover and Cedar Bluff. Straight-line distance: 89.12 mi (143.43 km).

Hoover

#1 Hoover

The most populous city in Jefferson County, Alabama.

Population85,959
Coordinates33.4053900, -86.8113800
Altitude176
CountryUnited States
Cedar Bluff

#2 Cedar Bluff

Town of the United States

Population1,829
Coordinates34.2200900, -85.6077400
Altitude181
CountryUnited States
Start: Hoover (-86.81138, 33.40539)
End: Cedar Bluff (-85.60774, 34.22009)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 163 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.57 gal
13.51 L · about $13.52
Round trip
$27.04
7.14 gal · 27.02 L
Estimated CO2
31.7 kg one way
Round trip: 63.5 kg / 140 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $13.52 $27.04
Mid-grade $4.26 $15.20 $30.41
Premium $4.63 $16.51 $33.02
Diesel $5.42 $19.33 $38.66

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 Cedar Bluff. The current time is 21:45:07.

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.