How far is Hoover, AL from Perryville, AL?

The driving distance from Hoover, AL to Perryville, AL is about 73.4 miles (118.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 57.2 miles (92.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 23m 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
73.42 mi
01h 41m
Flight
57.24 mi
92.12 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
57.24 mi
Kilometers
92.12 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
73.42 mi
Kilometers
118.16 km
Drive Time
01h 41m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Perryville
Sun, Apr 19, 4:27 AM CDT
Return by in Hoover
Sun, Apr 19, 6:09 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hoover
2026-04-19T02:46
Arrive Perryville
Sun, Apr 19, 4:27 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:42 AM to 11:42 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:06 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
West Blocton
AL

Town

From Hoover
36.7 mi
00h 50m
To Perryville
36.7 mi
00h 50m

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
73°F
Sunday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Whispering Pines Circle

    814 ft · 39 sec · Whispering Pines Circle

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Spruce Drive

    133 m · 20 sec · Spruce Drive

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Braddock Drive

    1115 ft · 53 sec · Braddock Drive

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Montgomery Highway

    1 mi · 2 min · Montgomery Highway

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 459 South

    1.1 km · 1 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto John M. Harbert III Freeway

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

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 20 West, I 59 South: Tuscaloosa

    1.2 mi · 3 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    7.9 mi · 8 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 11 South, AL 5 South: West Blocton, Centreville

    1746 ft · 35 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left

    3.2 mi · 5 min

  11. 11

    Turn left onto State Route 5

    13.3 mi · 18 min · State Route 5

  12. 12

    Turn left

    5 mi · 7 min

  13. 13

    Take the ramp slight right

    777 ft · 14 sec

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight left

    103 m · 17 sec

  15. 15

    Turn sharp left

    1078 ft · 18 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Birmingham Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · Birmingham Road

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Walnut Street

    1423 ft · 35 sec · Walnut Street

  18. 18

    Turn slight right

    62 m · 5 sec

  19. 19

    Turn slight right onto Montgomery Road

    1995 ft · 51 sec · Montgomery Road

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Selma Road

    14 mi · 19 min · Selma Road

  21. 21

    At the end of the road, turn right

    2357 ft · 43 sec

  22. 22

    Turn left

    9.8 mi · 13 min

  23. 23

    Turn right onto County Road 30

    1.5 km · 2 min · County Road 30

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · County Road 30

Car Route Details

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

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
24 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
32.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Selma Road
14 mi · 19%
State Route 5
13.5 mi · 18%
John M. Harbert III Freeway
13.1 mi · 18%
I 20 West
9.09 mi · 12%
Montgomery Highway
1.05 mi · 1%
Birmingham Road
1 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Selma Road

Turn right onto Selma Road

14 mi · 00h 19m

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
01h 41m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.2 mi
57.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
West Blocton
00h 50m from Hoover
Leave By
3:06 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 73.4 miles (118.2 km) and usually takes 01h 41m 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?

West Blocton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.7 miles from Hoover and 36.7 miles from Perryville.

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

The direct path is about 57.2 miles (92.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:06 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.81 one way or $19.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23 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 Perryville.

Stop Ideas Near West Blocton

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

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

BUS

Brent, AL

18 mi away
10393 Alabama Highway 5
RAIL

Tuscaloosa

41 mi away
2105 Greensboro Ave
RAIL

Birmingham

53 mi away
1819 Morris Ave.
BUS

Marion, AL

56 mi away
26400 Alabama Highway 14

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hoover and Perryville. Straight-line distance: 57.24 mi (92.12 km).

Hoover

#1 Hoover

The most populous city in Jefferson County, Alabama.

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

#2 Perryville

City in Perry County, Arkansas

Population1,460
Coordinates32.6168000, -87.1141600
Altitude120
CountryUnited States
Start: Hoover (-86.81138, 33.40539)
End: Perryville (-87.11416, 32.6168)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 118 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.59 gal
9.81 L · about $9.81
Round trip
$19.62
5.18 gal · 19.62 L
Estimated CO2
23 kg one way
Round trip: 46 kg / 101 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $9.81 $19.62
Mid-grade $4.26 $11.03 $22.06
Premium $4.63 $11.98 $23.96
Diesel $5.42 $14.02 $28.05

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 Perryville. The current time is 02:46:10.

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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.