How far is Hoover, AL from Midfield, AL?

The driving distance from Hoover, AL to Midfield, AL is about 12.1 miles (19.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 6.8 miles (11 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 40m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
12.04 mi
00h 20m
Flight
6.83 mi
10.99 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
6.83 mi
Kilometers
10.99 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
12.04 mi
Kilometers
19.37 km
Drive Time
00h 20m

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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 00h 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Midfield
Sun, Apr 19, 3:03 AM CDT
Return by in Hoover
Sun, Apr 19, 3:24 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hoover
2026-04-19T02:43
Arrive Midfield
Sun, Apr 19, 3:03 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:20 AM to 7:20 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:50 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Hoover
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
Homewood
AL

City in Jefferson County, Alabama, United States

From Hoover
6 mi
00h 10m
To Midfield
6 mi
00h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Sunday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph N
Destination
71°F
Sunday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    2082 ft · 37 sec · Montgomery Highway

  9. 9

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 65 North: Birmingham

    1022 ft · 25 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    5.5 mi · 7 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Green Springs Avenue

    857 ft · 23 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Green Springs Avenue South

    3264 ft · 1 min · Green Springs Avenue South

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Green Springs Avenue Southwest

    53 m · 4 sec · Green Springs Avenue Southwest

  14. 14

    Continue on Dennison Avenue Southwest

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Dennison Avenue Southwest

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Jefferson Avenue Southwest

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Jefferson Avenue Southwest

  16. 16

    Continue on Alemeda Avenue Southwest

    1667 ft · 33 sec · Alemeda Avenue Southwest

  17. 17

    Continue on Cleburn Avenue Southwest

    1220 ft · 26 sec · Cleburn Avenue Southwest

  18. 18

    Continue on Brighton Road

    2566 ft · 51 sec · Brighton Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Woodward Road

    1 km · 1 min · Woodward Road

  20. 20

    Turn right onto By Williams Sr Drive

    20 m · 1 sec · By Williams Sr Drive

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · By Williams Sr Drive

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
21 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
175 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 65 North
5.72 mi · 48%
Jefferson Avenue Southwest
1.59 mi · 13%
Dennison Avenue Southwest
1.46 mi · 12%
Woodward Road
0.63 mi · 5%
Green Springs Avenue South
0.62 mi · 5%
Brighton Road
0.49 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

I 65 North

Merge slight left

5.52 mi · 00h 07m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 20m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.3 mi
6.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Homewood
00h 10m from Hoover
Leave By
7:50 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Hoover and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Midfield.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 12.1 miles (19.4 km) and usually takes 00h 20m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Homewood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6 miles from Hoover and 6 miles from Midfield.

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

The direct path is about 6.8 miles (11 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.3 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:50 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.63 one way or $3.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Hoover and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Midfield.

Stop Ideas Near Homewood

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

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

RAIL

Birmingham

5 mi away
1819 Morris Ave.
BUS

Brent, AL

67 mi away
10393 Alabama Highway 5
RAIL

Tuscaloosa

77 mi away
2105 Greensboro Ave
RAIL

Anniston

92 mi away
126 West 4th St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hoover and Midfield. Straight-line distance: 6.83 mi (10.99 km).

Hoover

#1 Hoover

The most populous city in Jefferson County, Alabama.

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

#2 Midfield

City in Jefferson County, Alabama, United States

Population4,955
Coordinates33.4615000, -86.9088800
Altitude156
CountryUnited States
Start: Hoover (-86.81138, 33.40539)
End: Midfield (-86.90888, 33.4615)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 19 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.43 gal
1.61 L · about $1.63
Round trip
$3.26
0.86 gal · 3.22 L
Estimated CO2
3.8 kg one way
Round trip: 7.6 kg / 17 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $1.63 $3.26
Mid-grade $4.26 $1.83 $3.66
Premium $4.63 $1.99 $3.98
Diesel $5.42 $2.33 $4.66

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Hoover and Midfield. The current time is 02:43:50.

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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.