How far is Hoover, AL from Eclectic, AL?

The driving distance from Hoover, AL to Eclectic, AL is about 99.4 miles (159.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 69.7 miles (112.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 05m 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
99.33 mi
02h 02m
Flight
69.69 mi
112.15 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
69.69 mi
Kilometers
112.15 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
99.33 mi
Kilometers
159.86 km
Drive Time
02h 02m

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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 02h 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Eclectic
Mon, May 4, 10:39 AM CDT
Return by in Hoover
Mon, May 4, 12:42 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hoover
2026-05-04T08:37
Arrive Eclectic
Mon, May 4, 10:39 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:03 AM to 12:03 PM CDT

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

Leave by
2:24 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Enterprise
AL

City in Coffee County, Alabama, United States

From Hoover
49.7 mi
01h 01m
To Eclectic
49.6 mi
01h 01m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
78°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    70.5 mi · 1 hr 16 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward 14: Millbrook, Prattville

    971 ft · 24 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on 14

    23 m · 4 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left

    880 ft · 26 sec

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    12.5 mi · 19 min

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Coosa River Parkway

    10.4 mi · 15 min · Coosa River Parkway

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Claud Road

    4.6 mi · 8 min · Claud Road

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Main Street

    137 m · 15 sec · Main Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto 1st Avenue

    70 m · 10 sec · 1st Avenue

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 1st Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 65 South
70.7 mi · 71%
14
12.7 mi · 13%
Coosa River Parkway
10.4 mi · 10%
Claud Road
4.56 mi · 5%
Montgomery Highway
0.25 mi
Deo Dara Drive
0.21 mi
Longest Stretch

I 65 South

Merge slight left

70.5 mi · 01h 16m

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
02h 02m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+29.7 mi
69.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Enterprise
01h 01m from Hoover
Leave By
2:24 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Hoover and Sunny near Eclectic.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 99.4 miles (159.9 km) and usually takes 02h 02m 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?

Enterprise is a useful midpoint, sitting about 49.7 miles from Hoover and 49.6 miles from Eclectic.

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

The direct path is about 69.7 miles (112.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.7 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 2:24 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.29 one way or $26.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Enterprise

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

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

BUS

Selma, AL

52 mi away
434 Broad Street
BUS

Montgomery, AL

53 mi away
950 West South Boulevard
BUS

Brent, AL

57 mi away
10393 Alabama Highway 5
BUS

Marion, AL

66 mi away
26400 Alabama Highway 14

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hoover and Eclectic. Straight-line distance: 69.69 mi (112.15 km).

Hoover

#1 Hoover

The most populous city in Jefferson County, Alabama.

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

#2 Eclectic

Town of the United States

Population1,008
Coordinates32.6354100, -86.0344100
Altitude176
CountryUnited States
Start: Hoover (-86.81138, 33.40539)
End: Eclectic (-86.03441, 32.63541)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 160 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.51 gal
13.27 L · about $13.29
Round trip
$26.58
7.02 gal · 26.54 L
Estimated CO2
31.2 kg one way
Round trip: 62.4 kg / 138 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $13.29 $26.58
Mid-grade $4.26 $14.95 $29.90
Premium $4.63 $16.23 $32.47
Diesel $5.42 $19.01 $38.01

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 Eclectic. The current time is 08:37:03.

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.