How far is Hoover, AL from Opp, AL?

The driving distance from Hoover, AL to Opp, AL is about 186.2 miles (299.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 150.2 miles (241.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 05m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
186.14 mi
03h 32m
Flight
150.21 mi
241.74 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
150.21 mi
Kilometers
241.74 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
186.14 mi
Kilometers
299.57 km
Drive Time
03h 32m

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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 03h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Opp
Thu, Apr 23, 2:47 AM CDT
Return by in Hoover
Thu, Apr 23, 6:19 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hoover
2026-04-22T23:14
Arrive Opp
Thu, Apr 23, 2:47 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:33 AM to 11:33 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:54 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hoover
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Hayneville
AL

Town in Alabama

From Hoover
93.2 mi
01h 46m
To Opp
93 mi
01h 46m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW
Destination
82°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    137.6 mi · 2 hr 30 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward 106, 55: Georgiana, Starlington

    1607 ft · 47 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left

    9.4 mi · 11 min

  13. 13

    Continue on Crum Foshee Highway

    17.9 mi · 21 min · Crum Foshee Highway

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn left

    3.8 mi · 6 min

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Martin Luther King Junior Expressway

    12.7 mi · 16 min · Martin Luther King Junior Expressway

  16. 16

    Turn left

    2.3 mi · 3 min

  17. 17

    Continue on West Cummings Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · West Cummings Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    725 ft · 14 sec · South Main Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto West Hart Avenue

    24 m · 4 sec · West Hart Avenue

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Hart Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 65 South
138 mi · 74%
Crum Foshee Highway
17.9 mi · 10%
Martin Luther King Junior Expressway
12.7 mi · 7%
West Cummings Avenue
0.96 mi · 1%
106
0.3 mi
Montgomery Highway
0.25 mi
Longest Stretch

I 65 South

Merge slight left

138 mi · 02h 30m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 32m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+36 mi
150.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hayneville
01h 46m from Hoover
Leave By
9:54 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Hoover and Partly Sunny near Opp.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 186.2 miles (299.6 km) and usually takes 03h 32m in normal driving conditions.

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

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Hayneville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 93.2 miles from Hoover and 93 miles from Opp.

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

The direct path is about 150.2 miles (241.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 36 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:54 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.88 one way or $49.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 58.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Hayneville

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

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

BUS

Montgomery, AL

29 mi away
950 West South Boulevard
BUS

Selma, AL

49 mi away
434 Broad Street
BUS

Camden, AL

69 mi away
8 Claiborne Street \r\n8 Claiborne Street \r\n
BUS

Marion, AL

85 mi away
26400 Alabama Highway 14

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hoover and Opp. Straight-line distance: 150.21 mi (241.74 km).

Hoover

#1 Hoover

The most populous city in Jefferson County, Alabama.

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

#2 Opp

City in Covington County, Alabama, United States

Population6,313
Coordinates31.2826700, -86.2555100
Altitude103
CountryUnited States
Start: Hoover (-86.81138, 33.40539)
End: Opp (-86.25551, 31.28267)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 300 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.57 gal
24.86 L · about $24.88
Round trip
$49.76
13.14 gal · 49.72 L
Estimated CO2
58.4 kg one way
Round trip: 116.8 kg / 257 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $24.88 $49.76
Mid-grade $4.26 $27.98 $55.96
Premium $4.63 $30.39 $60.77
Diesel $5.42 $35.58 $71.15

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 Opp. The current time is 23:14:34.

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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.