How far is Hoover, AL from Fayette, AL?

The driving distance from Hoover, AL to Fayette, AL is about 87.3 miles (140.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 61.8 miles (99.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 44m 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
87.32 mi
01h 52m
Flight
61.8 mi
99.45 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
61.8 mi
Kilometers
99.45 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
87.32 mi
Kilometers
140.52 km
Drive Time
01h 52m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fayette
Fri, Apr 10, 3:37 PM CDT
Return by in Hoover
Fri, Apr 10, 5:29 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 Fayette
Fri, Apr 10, 3:37 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:52 AM to 11:52 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:46 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
Cordova
AL

City in Walker County, Alabama, United States

From Hoover
43.6 mi
00h 56m
To Fayette
43.7 mi
00h 56m

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 to 5 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    12 mi · 15 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 22 West: Memphis

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    34.8 mi · 37 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward 69: Jasper, Tuscaloosa, Oakman

    1378 ft · 40 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  15. 15

    Continue on State Route 124

    2.5 mi · 4 min · State Route 124

  16. 16

    Keep slight right

    4.2 mi · 6 min

  17. 17

    Turn left

    24.3 mi · 33 min

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn left

    5.9 mi · 10 min

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Columbus Street East

    550 ft · 16 sec · Columbus Street East

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Columbus Street East

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 22 West
36 mi · 41%
I 65 North
12.2 mi · 14%
State Route 124
6.7 mi · 8%
Montgomery Highway
0.39 mi
69
0.26 mi
Deo Dara Drive
0.21 mi
Longest Stretch

I 22 West

Continue straight

34.8 mi · 00h 37m

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 52m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.5 mi
61.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cordova
00h 56m from Hoover
Leave By
2:46 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Hoover and Sunny near Fayette.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 87.3 miles (140.5 km) and usually takes 01h 52m 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?

Cordova is a useful midpoint, sitting about 43.6 miles from Hoover and 43.7 miles from Fayette.

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

The direct path is about 61.8 miles (99.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.5 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 2:46 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.66 one way or $23.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Cordova

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

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

RAIL

Birmingham

44 mi away
1819 Morris Ave.
RAIL

Tuscaloosa

72 mi away
2105 Greensboro Ave
BUS

Brent, AL

89 mi away
10393 Alabama Highway 5

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hoover and Fayette. Straight-line distance: 61.8 mi (99.45 km).

Hoover

#1 Hoover

The most populous city in Jefferson County, Alabama.

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

#2 Fayette

City in Howard County, Missouri

Population4,249
Coordinates33.6845500, -87.8308500
Altitude111
CountryUnited States
Start: Hoover (-86.81138, 33.40539)
End: Fayette (-87.83085, 33.68455)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 141 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.08 gal
11.66 L · about $11.66
Round trip
$23.33
6.16 gal · 23.32 L
Estimated CO2
27.4 kg one way
Round trip: 54.7 kg / 121 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $11.66 $23.33
Mid-grade $4.26 $13.12 $26.24
Premium $4.63 $14.25 $28.49
Diesel $5.42 $16.68 $33.36

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 Fayette. The current time is 13:44:46.

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.