How far is Hoover, AL from Reform, AL?
The driving distance from Hoover, AL to Reform, AL is about 83.6 miles (134.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 69.5 miles (111.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 27m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 43m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hoover and Reform.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hoover and Reform.
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Start on Whispering Pines Circle
814 ft · 39 sec · Whispering Pines Circle
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Turn right onto Spruce Drive
133 m · 20 sec · Spruce Drive
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Turn left onto Braddock Drive
1115 ft · 53 sec · Braddock Drive
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Turn right onto Montgomery Highway
1 mi · 2 min · Montgomery Highway
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 459 South
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto John M. Harbert III Freeway
13.1 mi · 14 min · John M. Harbert III Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 20 West, I 59 South: Tuscaloosa
1.2 mi · 3 min
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Merge slight left
33.7 mi · 36 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 359 North, I 69 North: Tuscaloosa
2219 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left
1.8 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
2011 ft · 33 sec
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Continue on Lurleen B Wallace Boulevard North
1.5 mi · 3 min · Lurleen B Wallace Boulevard North
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Turn left onto 10th Street
929 ft · 43 sec · 10th Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Avenue
1.4 mi · 3 min · Main Avenue
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Turn left onto McFarland Boulevard
27.6 mi · 36 min · McFarland Boulevard
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Turn left onto 1st Street South
26 m · 4 sec · 1st Street South
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 1st Street South
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hoover and Reform.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 20 West
Merge slight left
33.7 mi · 00h 36m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Hoover and Sunny near Reform.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hoover to Reform?
The road trip is about 83.6 miles (134.5 km) and usually takes 01h 43m 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?
Coaling is a useful midpoint, sitting about 41.8 miles from Hoover and 41.8 miles from Reform.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 69.5 miles (111.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.1 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 3:02 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.17 one way or $22.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Hoover and Sunny near Reform.
Stop Ideas Near Coaling
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 Coaling.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hoover and Reform. Straight-line distance: 69.48 mi (111.81 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 Reform
City in Pickens County, Alabama, United States
| Population | 1,546 |
| Coordinates | 33.3784500, -88.0153000 |
| Altitude | 73 |
| Country | United States |
End: Reform (-88.0153, 33.37845)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 134 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 05m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 40m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 02m |
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 | $11.17 | $22.34 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $12.56 | $25.13 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $13.64 | $27.29 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $15.97 | $31.95 |
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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