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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
80.56 mi
01h 36m
Flight
68.03 mi
109.48 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
68.03 mi
Kilometers
109.48 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
80.56 mi
Kilometers
129.65 km
Drive Time
01h 36m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hokes Bluff
Tue, May 5, 7:14 PM CDT
Return by in Hoover
Tue, May 5, 8:51 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hoover
2026-05-05T17:38
Arrive Hokes Bluff
Tue, May 5, 7:14 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:36 AM to 11:36 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:18 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
Springville
AL

Town in St.

From Hoover
40.3 mi
00h 48m
To Hokes Bluff
40.3 mi
00h 48m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S
Destination
80°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S

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.

  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

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 459: Atlanta, Gadsden, Tuscaloosa

    1428 ft · 35 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 459 North: Atlanta, Gadsden

    1.3 km · 2 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto John M. Harbert III Freeway

    17.1 mi · 18 min · John M. Harbert III Freeway

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on I 59 North: Gadsden

    1756 ft · 41 sec

  15. 15

    Continue on I-59 North: Gadsden

    890 ft · 15 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    44 mi · 47 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward I 759: Gadsden

    3019 ft · 52 sec

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    4.4 mi · 5 min

  19. 19

    Continue on AL 759 East: East Gadsden

    1.4 km · 2 min

  20. 20

    At the end of the road, turn left onto George Wallace Drive

    1.1 km · 52 sec · George Wallace Drive

  21. 21

    Continue on North Hood Avenue

    1180 ft · 19 sec · North Hood Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn right onto East Meighan Boulevard

    1.8 mi · 3 min · East Meighan Boulevard

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Piedmont Cutoff Highway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Piedmont Cutoff Highway

  24. 24

    Continue on Herman Nelson Highway

    4.8 mi · 7 min · Herman Nelson Highway

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Alford Bend Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Alford Bend Road

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Main Street

    3 m · 1 sec · Main Street

  27. 27

    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.

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
27 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
33.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I-59 North
44.2 mi · 55%
John M. Harbert III Freeway
17.1 mi · 21%
I 759
4.94 mi · 6%
Herman Nelson Highway
4.82 mi · 6%
East Meighan Boulevard
1.77 mi · 2%
I 65 South
1.61 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 36m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.5 mi
68 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Springville
00h 48m from Hoover
Leave By
3:18 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

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

RAIL

Birmingham

43 mi away
1819 Morris Ave.
RAIL

Anniston

61 mi away
126 West 4th St
BUS

Brent, AL

112 mi away
10393 Alabama Highway 5

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hoover and Hokes Bluff. Straight-line distance: 68.03 mi (109.48 km).

Hoover

#1 Hoover

The most populous city in Jefferson County, Alabama.

Population85,959
Coordinates33.4053900, -86.8113800
Altitude176
CountryUnited States
Hokes Bluff

#2 Hokes Bluff

City in Etowah County, Alabama, United States

Population4,240
Coordinates33.9981500, -85.8663600
Altitude180
CountryUnited States
Start: Hoover (-86.81138, 33.40539)
End: Hokes Bluff (-85.86636, 33.99815)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 130 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
2.84 gal
10.76 L · about $10.76
Round trip
$21.51
5.68 gal · 21.52 L
Estimated CO2
25.2 kg one way
Round trip: 50.5 kg / 111 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Alabama · May 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Hoover and Hokes Bluff. The current time is 17:38:51.

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.