How far is Hoover, AL from Luverne, AL?

The driving distance from Hoover, AL to Luverne, AL is about 131.7 miles (211.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 121 miles (194.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 33m 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
131.68 mi
02h 46m
Flight
120.96 mi
194.67 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
120.96 mi
Kilometers
194.67 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
131.68 mi
Kilometers
211.92 km
Drive Time
02h 46m

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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 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Luverne
Mon, May 4, 3:25 PM CDT
Return by in Hoover
Mon, May 4, 6:12 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hoover
2026-05-04T12:39
Arrive Luverne
Mon, May 4, 3:25 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:47 AM to 12:47 PM CDT

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

Leave by
12:56 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
Deatsville
AL

Town of the United States

From Hoover
66 mi
01h 23m
To Luverne
65.7 mi
01h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
81°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    81.7 mi · 1 hr 29 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Fairview Avenue

    960 ft · 31 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto West Fairview Avenue

    546 ft · 14 sec · West Fairview Avenue

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn right onto West Fairview Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · West Fairview Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn right onto South Court Street

    3.6 mi · 6 min · South Court Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Norman Bridge Road

    6.7 mi · 10 min · Norman Bridge Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Hobbie Road

    11.3 mi · 17 min · Hobbie Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Anderson Drive

    26 mi · 39 min · Anderson Drive

  18. 18

    Continue on West 3rd Street

    2922 ft · 57 sec · West 3rd Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Forest Avenue

    23 m · 3 sec · Forest Avenue

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Forest Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 65 South
81.9 mi · 62%
Anderson Drive
26 mi · 20%
Hobbie Road
11.3 mi · 9%
Norman Bridge Road
6.67 mi · 5%
South Court Street
3.63 mi · 3%
West Fairview Avenue
0.78 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 65 South

Merge slight left

81.7 mi · 01h 29m

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 46m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.7 mi
121 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Deatsville
01h 23m from Hoover
Leave By
12:56 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Hoover and Sunny near Luverne.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 131.7 miles (211.9 km) and usually takes 02h 46m 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?

Deatsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 66 miles from Hoover and 65.7 miles from Luverne.

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

The direct path is about 121 miles (194.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.7 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 12:56 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.61 one way or $35.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Deatsville

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

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

BUS

Montgomery, AL

32 mi away
950 West South Boulevard
BUS

Selma, AL

63 mi away
434 Broad Street
BUS

Brent, AL

82 mi away
10393 Alabama Highway 5
BUS

Marion, AL

86 mi away
26400 Alabama Highway 14

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hoover and Luverne. Straight-line distance: 120.96 mi (194.67 km).

Hoover

#1 Hoover

The most populous city in Jefferson County, Alabama.

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

#2 Luverne

City in Alabama

Population2,703
Coordinates31.7165500, -86.2638500
Altitude108
CountryUnited States
Start: Hoover (-86.81138, 33.40539)
End: Luverne (-86.26385, 31.71655)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 212 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.65 gal
17.59 L · about $17.61
Round trip
$35.22
9.3 gal · 35.18 L
Estimated CO2
41.3 kg one way
Round trip: 82.6 kg / 182 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $17.61 $35.22
Mid-grade $4.26 $19.80 $39.61
Premium $4.63 $21.51 $43.01
Diesel $5.42 $25.18 $50.36

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 04, 2026

There is no time difference between Hoover and Luverne. The current time is 12:39:09.

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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.