How far is Hoover, AL from Hackleburg, AL?

The driving distance from Hoover, AL to Hackleburg, AL is about 111.7 miles (179.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 83.9 miles (135 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
111.65 mi
02h 08m
Flight
83.89 mi
135.01 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
83.89 mi
Kilometers
135.01 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
111.65 mi
Kilometers
179.68 km
Drive Time
02h 08m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hackleburg
Thu, Apr 23, 6:18 AM CDT
Return by in Hoover
Thu, Apr 23, 8:27 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hoover
2026-04-23T04:10
Arrive Hackleburg
Thu, Apr 23, 6:18 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
Carbon Hill
AL

City in Walker County, Alabama, United States

From Hoover
55.8 mi
01h 04m
To Hackleburg
55.9 mi
01h 04m

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
80°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 Hackleburg.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    78.4 mi · 1 hr 24 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward US 43, US 278: Hamilton, Guin

    1598 ft · 39 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right onto South Military Street

    10.3 mi · 14 min · South Military Street

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    8.4 mi · 10 min

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Clay Street

    23 m · 2 sec · Clay Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Cedar Tree Street

    100 m · 7 sec · Cedar Tree Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Cedar Tree Street

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 22 West
79.6 mi · 71%
South Military Street
18.7 mi · 17%
I 65 North
12.2 mi · 11%
Montgomery Highway
0.39 mi
US 43
0.3 mi
Deo Dara Drive
0.21 mi
Longest Stretch

I 22 West

Continue straight

78.4 mi · 01h 24m

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
+27.8 mi
83.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Carbon Hill
01h 04m from Hoover
Leave By
2:12 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Hoover and Sunny near Hackleburg.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 111.7 miles (179.7 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?

Carbon Hill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 55.8 miles from Hoover and 55.9 miles from Hackleburg.

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

The direct path is about 83.9 miles (135 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.8 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 $14.92 one way or $29.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Carbon Hill

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

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

RAIL

Tuscaloosa

78 mi away
2105 Greensboro Ave
RAIL

Birmingham

79 mi away
1819 Morris Ave.
BUS

Brent, AL

109 mi away
10393 Alabama Highway 5

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hoover and Hackleburg. Straight-line distance: 83.89 mi (135.01 km).

Hoover

#1 Hoover

The most populous city in Jefferson County, Alabama.

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

#2 Hackleburg

City in Marion County, Alabama, United States of America

Population1,249
Coordinates34.2773200, -87.8286400
Altitude286
CountryUnited States
Start: Hoover (-86.81138, 33.40539)
End: Hackleburg (-87.82864, 34.27732)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 180 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.94 gal
14.91 L · about $14.92
Round trip
$29.84
7.88 gal · 29.82 L
Estimated CO2
35 kg one way
Round trip: 70 kg / 154 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $14.92 $29.84
Mid-grade $4.26 $16.78 $33.56
Premium $4.63 $18.22 $36.45
Diesel $5.42 $21.34 $42.67

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 Hackleburg. The current time is 04:10:03.

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.