How far is Hoover, AL from Centre, AL?

The driving distance from Hoover, AL to Centre, AL is about 95 miles (152.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 83 miles (133.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 41m 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. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
95 mi
01h 50m
Flight
83.02 mi
133.6 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
83.02 mi
Kilometers
133.6 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
95 mi
Kilometers
152.89 km
Drive Time
01h 50m

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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 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Centre
Fri, Apr 10, 3:35 PM CDT
Return by in Hoover
Fri, Apr 10, 5:25 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hoover
2026-04-10T13:44
Arrive Centre
Fri, Apr 10, 3:35 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:51 AM to 11:51 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:48 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
47.5 mi
00h 55m
To Centre
47.5 mi
00h 55m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 10 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph SE
Destination
80°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 10 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 mph

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    Continue on Main Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Cedar Bluff Road

    9 m · 1 sec · Cedar Bluff Road

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Cedar Bluff Road

Car Route Details

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

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
25 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I-59 North
44.2 mi · 46%
Ewing Avenue
20.3 mi · 21%
John M. Harbert III Freeway
17.1 mi · 18%
I 759
4.94 mi · 5%
South Albert Rains Boulevard
2.25 mi · 2%
Main Street
1.71 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 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12 mi
83 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ashville
00h 55m from Hoover
Leave By
2:48 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Hoover and Sunny near Centre.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 95 miles (152.9 km) and usually takes 01h 50m 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 47.5 miles from Hoover and 47.5 miles from Centre.

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

The direct path is about 83 miles (133.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 12 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 2:48 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.69 one way or $25.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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 Centre. Straight-line distance: 83.02 mi (133.6 km).

Hoover

#1 Hoover

The most populous city in Jefferson County, Alabama.

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

#2 Centre

City in Alabama, United States of America

Population3,616
Coordinates34.1520400, -85.6788500
Altitude202
CountryUnited States
Start: Hoover (-86.81138, 33.40539)
End: Centre (-85.67885, 34.15204)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 153 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.35 gal
12.69 L · about $12.69
Round trip
$25.37
6.7 gal · 25.38 L
Estimated CO2
29.8 kg one way
Round trip: 59.5 kg / 131 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $12.69 $25.37
Mid-grade $4.26 $14.27 $28.54
Premium $4.63 $15.49 $30.99
Diesel $5.42 $18.14 $36.28

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 10, 2026

There is no time difference between Hoover and Centre. The current time is 13:44:12.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.