How far is Hoover, AL from Danville, AL?

The driving distance from Hoover, AL to Danville, AL is about 80.2 miles (129 km), with a travel time of about 01h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 71.5 miles (115.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 13m 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
80.18 mi
01h 36m
Flight
71.5 mi
115.07 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
71.5 mi
Kilometers
115.07 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
80.18 mi
Kilometers
129.04 km
Drive Time
01h 36m

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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 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Danville
Thu, Apr 23, 3:15 PM CDT
Return by in Hoover
Thu, Apr 23, 4:51 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hoover
2026-04-23T13:38
Arrive Danville
Thu, Apr 23, 3:15 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:37 AM to 11:37 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:16 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
Colony
AL

Town in Cullman County, Alabama, United States

From Hoover
40.1 mi
00h 48m
To Danville
40 mi
00h 48m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S
Destination
84°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    57.9 mi · 1 hr 5 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward AL 157: Cullman, Moulton

    1215 ft · 29 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Section Line Road

    61 m · 4 sec · Section Line Road

  13. 13

    Continue on University of North Alabama Highway

    18.4 mi · 22 min · University of North Alabama Highway

  14. 14

    Turn right onto South Danville Road

    2.4 mi · 6 min · South Danville Road

  15. 15

    Turn right

    1229 ft · 24 sec

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 65 North
58 mi · 72%
University of North Alabama Highway
18.4 mi · 23%
South Danville Road
2.44 mi · 3%
Montgomery Highway
0.39 mi
AL 157
0.23 mi
Deo Dara Drive
0.21 mi
Longest Stretch

I 65 North

Merge slight left

57.9 mi · 01h 05m

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 36m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.7 mi
71.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Colony
00h 48m from Hoover
Leave By
3:16 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Hoover and Sunny near Danville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 80.2 miles (129 km) and usually takes 01h 36m 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?

Colony is a useful midpoint, sitting about 40.1 miles from Hoover and 40 miles from Danville.

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

The direct path is about 71.5 miles (115.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:16 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.72 one way or $21.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Colony

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Colony and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 9.6 mi away

marrion city hall

Warrior , AL
e 36756, 123 Marion St, Warrior, AL 35180
Business administration service
Hanceville City Hall
Meeting point 10.2 mi away

Hanceville City Hall

Hanceville , AL
112 Main St SE, Hanceville, AL 35077
Rating 3.7/5 18 reviews City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Colony.

RAIL

Birmingham

49 mi away
1819 Morris Ave.
RAIL

Anniston

104 mi away
126 West 4th St
RAIL

Tuscaloosa

104 mi away
2105 Greensboro Ave
BUS

Brent, AL

113 mi away
10393 Alabama Highway 5

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hoover and Danville. Straight-line distance: 71.5 mi (115.07 km).

Hoover

#1 Hoover

The most populous city in Jefferson County, Alabama.

Population85,959
Coordinates33.4053900, -86.8113800
Altitude176
CountryUnited States
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#2 Danville

Danville is a place in Alabama, United States.

Population0
Coordinates34.4145400, -87.0875100
Altitude186
CountryUnited States
Start: Hoover (-86.81138, 33.40539)
End: Danville (-87.08751, 34.41454)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 129 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 00m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.83 gal
10.71 L · about $10.72
Round trip
$21.43
5.66 gal · 21.42 L
Estimated CO2
25.2 kg one way
Round trip: 50.3 kg / 111 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $10.72 $21.43
Mid-grade $4.26 $12.05 $24.11
Premium $4.63 $13.09 $26.18
Diesel $5.42 $15.32 $30.65

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Hoover and Danville. The current time is 13:38:31.

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.