How far is Hoover, AL from Ladonia, AL?

The driving distance from Hoover, AL to Ladonia, AL is about 140.9 miles (226.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 119.5 miles (192.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 59m 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. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
140.95 mi
02h 59m
Flight
119.51 mi
192.33 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
119.51 mi
Kilometers
192.33 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
140.95 mi
Kilometers
226.84 km
Drive Time
02h 59m

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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 02h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ladonia
Thu, Apr 23, 12:54 PM EDT
Return by in Hoover
Thu, Apr 23, 2:53 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hoover
2026-04-23T08:54
Arrive Ladonia
Thu, Apr 23, 11:54 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
12:00 PM to 2:00 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:30 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Alexander City
AL

City in Tallapoosa County, Alabama, USA

From Hoover
70.5 mi
01h 29m
To Ladonia
70.5 mi
01h 29m

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
85°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 7:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Hoover and Ladonia.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    3.5 mi · 4 min · John M. Harbert III Freeway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward US 280: Mountain Brook, Childersburg

    769 ft · 19 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on US 280 East: Childersburg

    2963 ft · 1 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto United States Highway 280

    12.6 mi · 18 min · United States Highway 280

  17. 17

    Take the exit straight

    91.2 mi · 1 hr 52 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit left toward I-85 North, US 29 North, US 280 East: Atlanta

    3.2 mi · 4 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward US 280, US 431: Opelika, Phenix City

    1185 ft · 29 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight right

    80 m · 6 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left onto Columbus Parkway

    21.1 mi · 25 min · Columbus Parkway

  22. 22

    Continue straight

    2.1 mi · 3 min

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right

    2.9 mi · 5 min

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Crawford Road

Car Route Details

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

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
24 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
4 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
United States Highway 280
104 mi · 74%
Columbus Parkway
26.1 mi · 19%
John M. Harbert III Freeway
3.52 mi · 2%
I-85 North
3.24 mi · 2%
I 65 South
1.61 mi · 1%
I 459 North
0.82 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

United States Highway 280

Take the exit straight

91.2 mi · 01h 52m

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 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
06h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.4 mi
119.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Alexander City
01h 29m from Hoover
Leave By
12:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Hoover and Sunny near Ladonia.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 140.9 miles (226.8 km) and usually takes 02h 59m 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?

Alexander City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 70.5 miles from Hoover and 70.5 miles from Ladonia.

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

The direct path is about 119.5 miles (192.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:30 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.82 one way or $37.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.2 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Hoover and Ladonia, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Alexander City

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

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

BUS

Montgomery, AL

77 mi away
950 West South Boulevard
RAIL

Anniston

79 mi away
126 West 4th St
RAIL

Birmingham

101 mi away
1819 Morris Ave.
BUS

Brent, AL

114 mi away
10393 Alabama Highway 5

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hoover and Ladonia. Straight-line distance: 119.51 mi (192.33 km).

Hoover

#1 Hoover

The most populous city in Jefferson County, Alabama.

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

#2 Ladonia

Census designated place

Population3,142
Coordinates32.4682000, -85.0791000
Altitude143
CountryUnited States
Start: Hoover (-86.81138, 33.40539)
End: Ladonia (-85.0791, 32.4682)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 227 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.97 gal
18.83 L · about $18.82
Round trip
$37.64
9.94 gal · 37.66 L
Estimated CO2
44.2 kg one way
Round trip: 88.3 kg / 195 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $18.82 $37.64
Mid-grade $4.26 $21.17 $42.33
Premium $4.63 $22.99 $45.97
Diesel $5.42 $26.91 $53.83

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

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Hoover, AL and Ladonia, AL. The current time in Hoover is 08:54:49, although it is 09:54:49 in Ladonia.

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.