How far is Hoover, AL from Cleveland, AL?

The driving distance from Hoover, AL to Cleveland, AL is about 48.2 miles (77.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 42.6 miles (68.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 22m 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
48.16 mi
01h 11m
Flight
42.63 mi
68.61 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
42.63 mi
Kilometers
68.61 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
48.16 mi
Kilometers
77.51 km
Drive Time
01h 11m

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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 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cleveland
Sun, May 3, 10:28 PM CDT
Return by in Hoover
Sun, May 3, 11:39 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hoover
2026-05-03T21:17
Arrive Cleveland
Sun, May 3, 10:28 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:11 AM to 11:11 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:08 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
Pinson
AL

City in Jefferson County, Alabama, United States

From Hoover
24.1 mi
00h 35m
To Cleveland
24 mi
00h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 3 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW
Destination
71°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 3 1:00 PM CDT
Wind
5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    2082 ft · 37 sec · Montgomery Highway

  9. 9

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 65 North: Birmingham

    1022 ft · 25 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    8.4 mi · 10 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 20 East, I 59 North: Atlanta, Gadsden

    2460 ft · 60 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    2.9 mi · 4 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward AL 79: Tallapoosa Street

    2597 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on AL 79

    575 ft · 14 sec

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto Tallapoosa Street

    769 ft · 18 sec · Tallapoosa Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Vanderbilt Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Vanderbilt Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Pinson Valley Parkway

    10.4 mi · 16 min · Pinson Valley Parkway

  18. 18

    Continue on New Bradford Road

    1698 ft · 29 sec · New Bradford Road

  19. 19

    Continue on New Bradford Highway

    21.7 mi · 30 min · New Bradford Highway

  20. 20

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route

    6 m · 1 sec

  21. 21

    Exit the roundabout

    1.2 km · 1 min

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
45.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New Bradford Highway
22.5 mi · 47%
Pinson Valley Parkway
10.4 mi · 22%
I 65 North
8.61 mi · 18%
I 20 East
3.37 mi · 7%
Vanderbilt Road
1.47 mi · 3%
AL 79
0.6 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

New Bradford Highway

Continue on New Bradford Highway

21.7 mi · 00h 30m

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 11m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.6 mi
42.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pinson
00h 35m from Hoover
Leave By
4:08 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Hoover and Sunny near Cleveland.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 48.2 miles (77.5 km) and usually takes 01h 11m 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?

Pinson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.1 miles from Hoover and 24 miles from Cleveland.

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

The direct path is about 42.6 miles (68.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.6 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 4:08 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.44 one way or $12.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Pinson

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

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

RAIL

Birmingham

23 mi away
1819 Morris Ave.
RAIL

Anniston

79 mi away
126 West 4th St
BUS

Brent, AL

93 mi away
10393 Alabama Highway 5
RAIL

Tuscaloosa

98 mi away
2105 Greensboro Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hoover and Cleveland. Straight-line distance: 42.63 mi (68.61 km).

Hoover

#1 Hoover

The most populous city in Jefferson County, Alabama.

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

#2 Cleveland

Town in Blount County, Alabama, United States

Population1,315
Coordinates33.9909300, -86.5774900
Altitude160
CountryUnited States
Start: Hoover (-86.81138, 33.40539)
End: Cleveland (-86.57749, 33.99093)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 78 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.7 gal
6.43 L · about $6.44
Round trip
$12.88
3.4 gal · 12.86 L
Estimated CO2
15.1 kg one way
Round trip: 30.2 kg / 67 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $6.44 $12.88
Mid-grade $4.26 $7.24 $14.48
Premium $4.63 $7.86 $15.73
Diesel $5.42 $9.21 $18.41

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 04, 2026

There is no time difference between Hoover and Cleveland. The current time is 21:17:28.

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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.