How far is Hoover, AL from Chalkville, AL?
The driving distance from Hoover, AL to Chalkville, AL is about 26.5 miles (42.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 19.5 miles (31.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 08m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Town in Alabama, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hoover and Chalkville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hoover and Chalkville.
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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
1.4 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 459: Atlanta, Gadsden, Tuscaloosa
1428 ft · 35 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 459 North: Atlanta, Gadsden
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto John M. Harbert III Freeway
17.1 mi · 18 min · John M. Harbert III Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 59 North: Gadsden
1756 ft · 41 sec
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Continue on I-59 North: Gadsden
890 ft · 15 sec
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Merge slight left
2.9 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Trussville, Pinson
1144 ft · 28 sec
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Turn slight left onto Trussville, Pinson
39 m · 11 sec
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Turn left onto Chalkville Road
2.2 mi · 4 min · Chalkville Road
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Turn left onto Old Springville Road Northeast
794 ft · 16 sec · Old Springville Road Northeast
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Old Springville Road Northeast
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hoover and Chalkville.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
John M. Harbert III Freeway
Merge slight left onto John M. Harbert III Freeway
17.1 mi · 00h 18m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Hoover and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Chalkville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hoover to Chalkville?
The road trip is about 26.5 miles (42.6 km) and usually takes 00h 34m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Irondale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.2 miles from Hoover and 13.2 miles from Chalkville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 19.5 miles (31.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:22 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.56 one way or $7.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Hoover and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Chalkville.
Stop Ideas Near Irondale
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 Chalkville. Straight-line distance: 19.54 mi (31.45 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 Chalkville
City in Jefferson County, Alabama, United States
| Population | 3,901 |
| Coordinates | 33.6531600, -86.6477700 |
| Altitude | 266 |
| Country | United States |
End: Chalkville (-86.64777, 33.65316)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 43 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 19m |
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 | $3.56 | $7.12 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $4.00 | $8.01 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $4.35 | $8.70 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $5.09 | $10.18 |
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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