How far is Hoover, AL from Hokes Bluff, AL?
The driving distance from Hoover, AL to Hokes Bluff, AL is about 80.5 miles (129.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 68 miles (109.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 12m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 36m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hoover and Hokes Bluff.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hoover and Hokes Bluff.
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Start on Whispering Pines Circle
46 m · 9 sec · Whispering Pines Circle
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Turn right onto Deo Dara Drive
1128 ft · 54 sec · Deo Dara Drive
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Turn left onto Old Columbiana Road
15 m · 5 sec · Old Columbiana Road
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Turn right
79 m · 24 sec
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Turn left
79 m · 19 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right
47 m · 12 sec
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Turn slight left
20 m · 6 sec
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Turn left onto Montgomery Highway
1319 ft · 24 sec · Montgomery Highway
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Take the ramp left toward I 65 South: Montgomery
1150 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left
1.4 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 459: Atlanta, Gadsden, Tuscaloosa
1428 ft · 35 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 459 North: Atlanta, Gadsden
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto John M. Harbert III Freeway
17.1 mi · 18 min · John M. Harbert III Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 59 North: Gadsden
1756 ft · 41 sec
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Continue on I-59 North: Gadsden
890 ft · 15 sec
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Merge slight left
44 mi · 47 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 759: Gadsden
3019 ft · 52 sec
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Continue straight
4.4 mi · 5 min
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Continue on AL 759 East: East Gadsden
1.4 km · 2 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto George Wallace Drive
1.1 km · 52 sec · George Wallace Drive
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Continue on North Hood Avenue
1180 ft · 19 sec · North Hood Avenue
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Turn right onto East Meighan Boulevard
1.8 mi · 3 min · East Meighan Boulevard
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Turn left onto Piedmont Cutoff Highway
1.4 mi · 2 min · Piedmont Cutoff Highway
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Continue on Herman Nelson Highway
4.8 mi · 7 min · Herman Nelson Highway
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Turn left onto Alford Bend Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Alford Bend Road
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Turn right onto Main Street
3 m · 1 sec · Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hoover and Hokes Bluff.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I-59 North
Merge slight left
44 mi · 00h 47m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Hoover and Mostly Sunny near Hokes Bluff.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hoover to Hokes Bluff?
The road trip is about 80.5 miles (129.6 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?
Springville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 40.3 miles from Hoover and 40.3 miles from Hokes Bluff.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 68 miles (109.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.5 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 3:18 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.76 one way or $21.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Hoover and Mostly Sunny near Hokes Bluff.
Stop Ideas Near Springville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Springville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hoover and Hokes Bluff. Straight-line distance: 68.03 mi (109.48 km).
#1 Hoover
The most populous city in Jefferson County, Alabama.
| Population | 85,959 |
| Coordinates | 33.4053900, -86.8113800 |
| Altitude | 176 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Hokes Bluff
City in Etowah County, Alabama, United States
| Population | 4,240 |
| Coordinates | 33.9981500, -85.8663600 |
| Altitude | 180 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hokes Bluff (-85.86636, 33.99815)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 130 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 41m |
| 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 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 00m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.79 | $10.76 | $21.51 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $12.10 | $24.19 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $13.14 | $26.27 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $15.38 | $30.76 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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