How far is Hoover, AL from Piedmont, AL?

The driving distance from Hoover, AL to Piedmont, AL is about 94.7 miles (152.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 77.8 miles (125.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 52m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
94.71 mi
01h 56m
Flight
77.77 mi
125.16 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
77.77 mi
Kilometers
125.16 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
94.71 mi
Kilometers
152.42 km
Drive Time
01h 56m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Piedmont
Sat, May 30, 2:18 PM CDT
Return by in Hoover
Sat, May 30, 4:15 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hoover
2026-05-30T12:22
Arrive Piedmont
Sat, May 30, 2:18 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:56 AM to 11:56 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:38 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
Lincoln
AL

City in Talladega County, Alabama, United States

From Hoover
47.3 mi
00h 58m
To Piedmont
47.4 mi
00h 58m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
This Afternoon

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 30 12:00 PM CDT
Wind
5 mph W
Destination
82°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    50.6 mi · 54 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward US 431 North: Oxford, Anniston

    1097 ft · 24 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on US 431 North: Oxford, Anniston

    62 m · 13 sec

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Leon Smith Parkway

    1170 ft · 26 sec · Leon Smith Parkway

  20. 20

    Take the exit right

    726 ft · 25 sec

  21. 21

    Turn right

    2 mi · 3 min

  22. 22

    Turn left onto DeArmanville Road

    2426 ft · 46 sec · DeArmanville Road

  23. 23

    Keep slight right to continue on DeArmanville Road

    2 mi · 4 min · DeArmanville Road

  24. 24

    Continue on Old Choccolocco Road

    3084 ft · 1 min · Old Choccolocco Road

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Erickton Drive

    111 m · 18 sec · Erickton Drive

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Choccolocco Road

    6.9 mi · 9 min · Choccolocco Road

  27. 27

    Turn left onto State Route 9

    13.5 mi · 18 min · State Route 9

  28. 28

    Continue on South Main Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · South Main Street

  29. 29

    Turn right onto Southern Boulevard

    709 ft · 35 sec · Southern Boulevard

  30. 30

    Turn left onto Center Avenue North

    18 m · 3 sec · Center Avenue North

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Center Avenue North

Car Route Details

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

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
31 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
32.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 20 East
51.2 mi · 54%
State Route 9
13.5 mi · 14%
John M. Harbert III Freeway
13 mi · 14%
Choccolocco Road
6.9 mi · 7%
DeArmanville Road
2.51 mi · 3%
I 65 South
1.61 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 20 East

Merge slight left

50.6 mi · 00h 54m

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 56m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.9 mi
77.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lincoln
00h 58m from Hoover
Leave By
2:38 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Hoover and Showers And Thunderstorms near Piedmont.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 94.7 miles (152.4 km) and usually takes 01h 56m 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?

Lincoln is a useful midpoint, sitting about 47.3 miles from Hoover and 47.4 miles from Piedmont.

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

The direct path is about 77.8 miles (125.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.9 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 2:38 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.65 one way or $25.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Lincoln

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Lincoln and the surrounding midpoint area.
Pell City Recreation Hall
Scenic stop 8.4 mi away

Pell City Recreation Hall

Pell City , AL
2801 Stemley Bridge Rd, Pell City, AL 35128, United States
Rating 4.6/5 119 reviews Park,Auditorium,Recreation center
Lincoln City Hall
Meeting point 1.3 mi away

Lincoln City Hall

Lincoln , AL
150 Magnolia St, Lincoln, AL 35096
Rating 3.7/5 9 reviews City Hall
City of Lincoln Water Department
Nearby stop 1.7 mi away

City of Lincoln Water Department

Lincoln , AL
716 Magnolia St, Lincoln, AL 35096
Rating 3.1/5 8 reviews Water utility company

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lincoln.

RAIL

Anniston

27 mi away
126 West 4th St
RAIL

Birmingham

65 mi away
1819 Morris Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hoover and Piedmont. Straight-line distance: 77.77 mi (125.16 km).

Hoover

#1 Hoover

The most populous city in Jefferson County, Alabama.

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

#2 Piedmont

City in Calhoun and Cherokee counties in the U.

Population4,470
Coordinates33.9245500, -85.6113500
Altitude214
CountryUnited States
Start: Hoover (-86.81138, 33.40539)
End: Piedmont (-85.61135, 33.92455)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 152 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.34 gal
12.65 L · about $12.65
Round trip
$25.30
6.68 gal · 25.3 L
Estimated CO2
29.7 kg one way
Round trip: 59.4 kg / 131 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $12.65 $25.30
Mid-grade $4.26 $14.23 $28.45
Premium $4.63 $15.45 $30.90
Diesel $5.42 $18.09 $36.17

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 · May 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Hoover and Piedmont. The current time is 12:22:34.

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.