How far is Hoover, AL from Jackson, AL?
The driving distance from Hoover, AL to Jackson, AL is about 166.9 miles (268.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 145.5 miles (234.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 35m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 47m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Perry County, Alabama, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hoover and Jackson.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hoover and Jackson.
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Start on Whispering Pines Circle
814 ft · 39 sec · Whispering Pines Circle
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Turn right onto Spruce Drive
133 m · 20 sec · Spruce Drive
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Turn left onto Braddock Drive
1115 ft · 53 sec · Braddock Drive
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Turn right onto Montgomery Highway
1 mi · 2 min · Montgomery Highway
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 459 South
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto John M. Harbert III Freeway
13.1 mi · 14 min · John M. Harbert III Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 20 West, I 59 South: Tuscaloosa
1.2 mi · 3 min
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Merge slight left
7.9 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 11 South, AL 5 South: West Blocton, Centreville
1746 ft · 35 sec
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Turn left
3.2 mi · 5 min
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Turn left onto State Route 5
18.9 mi · 26 min · State Route 5
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward State Route 5
69 m · 8 sec · State Route 5
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Exit the roundabout onto State Route 5
49.8 mi · 1 hr 11 min · State Route 5
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Continue on Jefferson Davis Highway
4.3 mi · 6 min · Jefferson Davis Highway
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Continue on State Route 5
21.2 mi · 31 min · State Route 5
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Continue on Broad Street
3.8 mi · 6 min · Broad Street
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Continue on State Route 5
7.5 mi · 11 min · State Route 5
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Continue straight
32.1 mi · 37 min
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Turn left
160 m · 11 sec
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Turn right
2870 ft · 49 sec
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Turn slight right onto College Avenue
1.2 km · 1 min · College Avenue
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Continue on Commerce Street
544 ft · 13 sec · Commerce Street
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Turn right onto Kimbell Avenue
18 m · 3 sec · Kimbell Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Kimbell Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hoover and Jackson.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
State Route 5
Exit the roundabout onto State Route 5
49.8 mi · 01h 11m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Sunny leaving Hoover and Sunny near Jackson.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hoover to Jackson?
The road trip is about 166.9 miles (268.6 km) and usually takes 03h 47m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Uniontown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 83.6 miles from Hoover and 83.4 miles from Jackson.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 145.5 miles (234.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.4 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:24 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.31 one way or $44.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Hoover and Sunny near Jackson.
Stop Ideas Near Uniontown
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 Uniontown.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hoover and Jackson. Straight-line distance: 145.44 mi (234.07 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 Jackson
City in Clarke County, Alabama, United States
| Population | 4,582 |
| Coordinates | 31.5090500, -87.8944400 |
| Altitude | 72 |
| Country | United States |
End: Jackson (-87.89444, 31.50905)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 269 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 10m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 46m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 04m |
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 | $22.31 | $44.61 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $25.09 | $50.17 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $27.24 | $54.48 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $31.89 | $63.79 |
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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