How far is Hoover, AL from Pleasant Grove, AL?
The driving distance from Hoover, AL to Pleasant Grove, AL is about 18.8 miles (30.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 10.9 miles (17.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 59m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 29m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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.
The most populous city in Alabama.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hoover and Pleasant Grove.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hoover and Pleasant Grove.
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Start on Whispering Pines Circle
46 m · 9 sec · Whispering Pines Circle
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Turn right onto Deo Dara Drive
1128 ft · 54 sec · Deo Dara Drive
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Turn left onto Old Columbiana Road
15 m · 5 sec · Old Columbiana Road
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Turn right
79 m · 24 sec
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Turn left
79 m · 19 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right
47 m · 12 sec
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Turn slight left
20 m · 6 sec
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Turn left onto Montgomery Highway
2082 ft · 37 sec · Montgomery Highway
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 65 North: Birmingham
1022 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left
8.5 mi · 11 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 20 West, I 59 South: Tuscaloosa
1222 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight right
4.9 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Lloyd Noland Parkway
1240 ft · 30 sec
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Turn left onto Lloyd Noland Parkway
795 ft · 22 sec · Lloyd Noland Parkway
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Continue on Gary Avenue
1839 ft · 57 sec · Gary Avenue
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Turn right onto Crawford Street
1415 ft · 44 sec · Crawford Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Ensley Pleasant Grove Road
2.1 mi · 5 min · Ensley Pleasant Grove Road
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Continue on Park Road
1.1 mi · 3 min · Park Road
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Turn right onto 5th Avenue
44 m · 6 sec · 5th Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 5th Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hoover and Pleasant Grove.
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.
I 65 North
Merge slight left
8.5 mi · 00h 11m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Hoover and Sunny near Pleasant Grove.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hoover to Pleasant Grove?
The road trip is about 18.8 miles (30.2 km) and usually takes 00h 29m 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?
Birmingham is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.4 miles from Hoover and 9.4 miles from Pleasant Grove.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 10.9 miles (17.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.9 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:30 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.50 one way or $5.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Hoover and Sunny near Pleasant Grove.
Stop Ideas Near Birmingham
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Birmingham.
Birmingham
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Tuscaloosa
Anniston
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hoover and Pleasant Grove. Straight-line distance: 10.9 mi (17.54 km).
#1 Hoover
The most populous city in Jefferson County, Alabama.
| Population | 85,959 |
| Coordinates | 33.4053900, -86.8113800 |
| Altitude | 176 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Pleasant Grove
City in western Jefferson County, Alabama
| Population | 10,260 |
| Coordinates | 33.4909400, -86.9702700 |
| Altitude | 185 |
| Country | United States |
End: Pleasant Grove (-86.97027, 33.49094)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 30 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 14m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.79 | $2.50 | $5.00 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $2.81 | $5.62 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $3.05 | $6.11 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $3.57 | $7.15 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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