How far is Hoover, AL from Odenville, AL?

The driving distance from Hoover, AL to Odenville, AL is about 35.5 miles (57.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 30.4 miles (48.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 37m 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
35.55 mi
00h 48m
Flight
30.39 mi
48.9 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
30.39 mi
Kilometers
48.9 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
35.55 mi
Kilometers
57.21 km
Drive Time
00h 48m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Odenville
Sat, Apr 18, 8:05 AM CDT
Return by in Hoover
Sat, Apr 18, 8:54 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hoover
2026-04-18T07:17
Arrive Odenville
Sat, Apr 18, 8:05 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:49 AM to 10:49 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:52 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
Leeds
AL

City in Jefferson, St.

From Hoover
17.8 mi
00h 24m
To Odenville
17.8 mi
00h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
86°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    13 mi · 14 min · John M. Harbert III Freeway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 20: Birmingham, Atlanta

    883 ft · 17 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on I 20 East: Atlanta

    3180 ft · 1 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    7.1 mi · 8 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward US 411 North: Moody, Odenville

    1165 ft · 28 sec

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto Moody Parkway

    10.7 mi · 16 min · Moody Parkway

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Burgess Drive

    1585 ft · 1 min · Burgess Drive

  20. 20

    Turn left onto 1st Avenue

    734 ft · 35 sec · 1st Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Alabama Street

    76 m · 11 sec · Alabama Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Alabama Street

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
62 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
John M. Harbert III Freeway
13 mi · 36%
Moody Parkway
10.7 mi · 30%
I 20 East
7.69 mi · 22%
I 65 South
1.61 mi · 5%
I 459 North
0.82 mi · 2%
Burgess Drive
0.3 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

John M. Harbert III Freeway

Merge slight left onto John M. Harbert III Freeway

13 mi · 00h 14m

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
00h 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.1 mi
30.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Leeds
00h 24m from Hoover
Leave By
4:52 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Hoover and Mostly Sunny near Odenville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 35.5 miles (57.2 km) and usually takes 00h 48m 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?

Leeds is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.8 miles from Hoover and 17.8 miles from Odenville.

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

The direct path is about 30.4 miles (48.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.1 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 4:52 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.73 one way or $9.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Hoover and Mostly Sunny near Odenville.

Stop Ideas Near Leeds

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

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

RAIL

Birmingham

25 mi away
1819 Morris Ave.
RAIL

Anniston

67 mi away
126 West 4th St
BUS

Brent, AL

88 mi away
10393 Alabama Highway 5
RAIL

Tuscaloosa

102 mi away
2105 Greensboro Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hoover and Odenville. Straight-line distance: 30.39 mi (48.9 km).

Hoover

#1 Hoover

The most populous city in Jefferson County, Alabama.

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

#2 Odenville

Town

Population3,886
Coordinates33.6773200, -86.3966500
Altitude225
CountryUnited States
Start: Hoover (-86.81138, 33.40539)
End: Odenville (-86.39665, 33.67732)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 57 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.25 gal
4.75 L · about $4.73
Round trip
$9.47
2.5 gal · 9.5 L
Estimated CO2
11.1 kg one way
Round trip: 22.2 kg / 49 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $4.73 $9.47
Mid-grade $4.26 $5.32 $10.65
Premium $4.63 $5.78 $11.56
Diesel $5.42 $6.77 $13.54

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Hoover and Odenville. The current time is 07:17:03.

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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.