How far is Hoover, AL from Rock Creek, AL?
The driving distance from Hoover, AL to Rock Creek, AL is about 27.8 miles (44.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 16.3 miles (26.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 24m 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 42m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hoover and Rock Creek.
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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
8.3 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Allison-Bonnett Memorial Drive
1713 ft · 42 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Hueytown
779 ft · 19 sec
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Turn straight onto Valley Road
1203 ft · 24 sec · Valley Road
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Continue on Allison-Bonnett Memorial Drive
4.1 mi · 7 min · Allison-Bonnett Memorial Drive
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Continue on Warrior River Road
4.3 mi · 8 min · Warrior River Road
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Continue on Lock 17 Road
1683 ft · 34 sec · Lock 17 Road
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Turn slight left onto Park Road
1075 ft · 53 sec · Park Road
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Turn left onto Hancock Drive
931 ft · 41 sec · Hancock Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Hancock Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hoover and Rock Creek.
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 Rock Creek.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hoover to Rock Creek?
The road trip is about 27.8 miles (44.7 km) and usually takes 00h 42m 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?
McDonald Chapel is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.9 miles from Hoover and 13.9 miles from Rock Creek.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 16.3 miles (26.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.5 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 7:06 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.71 one way or $7.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Hoover and Sunny near Rock Creek.
Stop Ideas Near McDonald Chapel
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City of Adamsville City Hall
West Jefferson Town Hall
The Preserve Town Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to McDonald Chapel.
Birmingham
Brent, AL
Tuscaloosa
Anniston
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hoover and Rock Creek. Straight-line distance: 16.27 mi (26.19 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 Rock Creek
City in Pine County, Minnesota, United States
| Population | 1,456 |
| Coordinates | 33.4770500, -87.0802700 |
| Altitude | 179 |
| Country | United States |
End: Rock Creek (-87.08027, 33.47705)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 45 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 20m |
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 | $3.71 | $7.42 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $4.17 | $8.35 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $4.53 | $9.07 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $5.31 | $10.61 |
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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