How far is Hoover, AL from Horton, AL?
The driving distance from Hoover, AL to Horton, AL is about 69.2 miles (111.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 62.4 miles (100.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 28m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 01h 44m.
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.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Patchy Frost then Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hoover and Horton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hoover and Horton.
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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
2082 ft · 37 sec · Montgomery Highway
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 65 North: Birmingham
1022 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left
8.4 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 20 East, I 59 North: Atlanta, Gadsden
2460 ft · 60 sec
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Merge slight left
2.9 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward AL 79: Tallapoosa Street
2597 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on AL 79
575 ft · 14 sec
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Turn straight onto Tallapoosa Street
769 ft · 18 sec · Tallapoosa Street
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Continue on Vanderbilt Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · Vanderbilt Road
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Continue on Pinson Valley Parkway
10.4 mi · 16 min · Pinson Valley Parkway
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Turn right
2109 ft · 38 sec
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Continue straight
11.1 mi · 16 min
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Continue straight
32.3 mi · 49 min
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Turn left
43 m · 6 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hoover and Horton.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Pinson Valley Parkway
Continue straight
32.3 mi · 00h 49m
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.
Sunny leaving Hoover and Patchy Frost then Sunny near Horton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hoover to Horton?
The road trip is about 69.2 miles (111.3 km) and usually takes 01h 44m 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?
Gurley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34.5 miles from Hoover and 34.5 miles from Horton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 62.4 miles (100.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.8 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:02 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.95 one way or $17.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Hoover and Patchy Frost then Sunny near Horton.
Stop Ideas Near Gurley
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
marrion city hall
Trussville City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Gurley.
Birmingham
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Brent, AL
Tuscaloosa
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hoover and Horton. Straight-line distance: 62.4 mi (100.42 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 Horton
Horton is a place in Alabama, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 34.2009300, -86.2969200 |
| Altitude | 299 |
| Country | United States |
End: Horton (-86.29692, 34.20093)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 111 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 43m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 51m |
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 | $3.67 | $8.95 | $17.90 |
| Mid-grade | $4.15 | $10.14 | $20.27 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $11.11 | $22.22 |
| Diesel | $5.82 | $14.21 | $28.41 |
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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