How far is Hoover, AL from Morris, AL?

The driving distance from Hoover, AL to Morris, AL is about 26.9 miles (43.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 23.7 miles (38.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 11m 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
26.91 mi
00h 35m
Flight
23.69 mi
38.12 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
23.69 mi
Kilometers
38.12 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
26.91 mi
Kilometers
43.3 km
Drive Time
00h 35m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Morris
Thu, Apr 23, 1:26 AM CDT
Return by in Hoover
Thu, Apr 23, 2:02 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hoover
2026-04-23T00:50
Arrive Morris
Thu, Apr 23, 1:26 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:36 AM to 7:36 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:18 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
Fultondale
AL

City in Jefferson County, Alabama

From Hoover
13.5 mi
00h 17m
To Morris
13.4 mi
00h 17m

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
83°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    23.1 mi · 27 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward AL 3: Morris

    1732 ft · 43 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Mary Buckelew Parkway

    825 ft · 16 sec · Mary Buckelew Parkway

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn left

    2.1 mi · 3 min

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Morris Majestic Road

    1551 ft · 1 min · Morris Majestic Road

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Stouts Road

    24 m · 4 sec · Stouts Road

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Stouts Road

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
59.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 65 North
23.2 mi · 86%
Montgomery Highway
0.39 mi · 1%
AL 3
0.33 mi · 1%
Morris Majestic Road
0.29 mi · 1%
Deo Dara Drive
0.21 mi · 1%
Mary Buckelew Parkway
0.16 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 65 North

Merge slight left

23.1 mi · 00h 27m

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 35m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.2 mi
23.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fultondale
00h 17m from Hoover
Leave By
7:18 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Hoover and Sunny near Morris.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 26.9 miles (43.3 km) and usually takes 00h 35m 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?

Fultondale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.5 miles from Hoover and 13.4 miles from Morris.

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

The direct path is about 23.7 miles (38.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.2 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 7:18 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.60 one way or $7.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Fultondale

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

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

RAIL

Birmingham

10 mi away
1819 Morris Ave.
BUS

Brent, AL

80 mi away
10393 Alabama Highway 5
RAIL

Tuscaloosa

85 mi away
2105 Greensboro Ave
RAIL

Anniston

89 mi away
126 West 4th St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hoover and Morris. Straight-line distance: 23.69 mi (38.12 km).

Hoover

#1 Hoover

The most populous city in Jefferson County, Alabama.

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

#2 Morris

Town in Alabama

Population2,182
Coordinates33.7481600, -86.8086000
Altitude127
CountryUnited States
Start: Hoover (-86.81138, 33.40539)
End: Morris (-86.8086, 33.74816)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 43 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.95 gal
3.59 L · about $3.60
Round trip
$7.20
1.9 gal · 7.18 L
Estimated CO2
8.4 kg one way
Round trip: 16.9 kg / 37 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $3.60 $7.20
Mid-grade $4.26 $4.05 $8.09
Premium $4.63 $4.39 $8.79
Diesel $5.42 $5.14 $10.29

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

There is no time difference between Hoover and Morris. The current time is 00:50:11.

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.