How far is Hoover, AL from Florence, AL?

The driving distance from Hoover, AL to Florence, AL is about 125.6 miles (202.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 108.3 miles (174.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 17m 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
125.65 mi
02h 08m
Flight
108.34 mi
174.35 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
108.34 mi
Kilometers
174.35 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
125.65 mi
Kilometers
202.22 km
Drive Time
02h 08m

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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 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Florence
Wed, Apr 15, 4:54 AM CDT
Return by in Hoover
Wed, Apr 15, 7:03 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hoover
2026-04-15T02:45
Arrive Florence
Wed, Apr 15, 4:54 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:09 AM to 12:09 PM CDT

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

Leave by
2:12 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
West Point
AL

Town

From Hoover
62.6 mi
01h 04m
To Florence
63.1 mi
01h 04m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SW
Destination
85°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    55.4 mi · 1 hr 6 min · University of North Alabama Highway

  14. 14

    Merge slight right onto Wheeler Highway

    4.2 mi · 5 min · Wheeler Highway

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Woodward Avenue

    4.2 mi · 7 min · Woodward Avenue

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right

    1.8 mi · 3 min

  17. 17

    Turn left onto West Doctor Hicks Boulevard

    133 m · 16 sec · West Doctor Hicks Boulevard

  18. 18

    Turn right onto South Pine Street

    1178 ft · 35 sec · South Pine Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Pine Street

Car Route Details

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

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
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 65 North
58 mi · 46%
University of North Alabama Highway
55.4 mi · 44%
Woodward Avenue
6.06 mi · 5%
Wheeler Highway
4.2 mi · 3%
Montgomery Highway
0.39 mi
AL 157
0.23 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
02h 08m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.3 mi
108.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
West Point
01h 04m from Hoover
Leave By
2:12 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Hoover and Mostly Sunny near Florence.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 125.6 miles (202.2 km) and usually takes 02h 08m 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?

West Point is a useful midpoint, sitting about 62.6 miles from Hoover and 63.1 miles from Florence.

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

The direct path is about 108.3 miles (174.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.3 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 2:12 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.78 one way or $33.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Hoover and Mostly Sunny near Florence.

Stop Ideas Near West Point

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

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

RAIL

Birmingham

82 mi away
1819 Morris Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hoover and Florence. Straight-line distance: 108.34 mi (174.35 km).

Hoover

#1 Hoover

The most populous city in Jefferson County, Alabama.

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

#2 Florence

The county seat of Lauderdale County, Alabama.

Population41,166
Coordinates34.7998100, -87.6772500
Altitude167
CountryUnited States
Start: Whispering Pines Circle (-86.811477, 33.405365)
End: North Pine Street (-87.677322, 34.799779)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 202 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.43 gal
16.78 L · about $16.78
Round trip
$33.55
8.86 gal · 33.56 L
Estimated CO2
39.4 kg one way
Round trip: 78.7 kg / 174 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $16.78 $33.55
Mid-grade $4.26 $18.87 $37.73
Premium $4.63 $20.49 $40.98
Diesel $5.42 $23.99 $47.98

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Hoover and Florence. The current time is 02:45:27.

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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.