How far is Hoover, AL from Rogersville, AL?

The driving distance from Hoover, AL to Rogersville, AL is about 121 miles (194.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 102 miles (164.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 42m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
121.06 mi
02h 21m
Flight
101.99 mi
164.14 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
101.99 mi
Kilometers
164.14 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
121.06 mi
Kilometers
194.82 km
Drive Time
02h 21m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Rogersville
Wed, Apr 22, 10:36 PM CDT
Return by in Hoover
Thu, Apr 23, 12:58 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hoover
2026-04-22T20:15
Arrive Rogersville
Wed, Apr 22, 10:36 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:21 AM to 12:21 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:48 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
South Vinemont
AL

Town

From Hoover
60.6 mi
01h 10m
To Rogersville
60.5 mi
01h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW
Destination
79°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    2082 ft · 37 sec · Montgomery Highway

  9. 9

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 65 North: Birmingham

    1022 ft · 25 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    98.8 mi · 1 hr 49 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward 72: Athens, Huntsville

    1307 ft · 34 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto US Highway 72 East

    17.2 mi · 23 min · US Highway 72 East

  13. 13

    Continue on United States Highway 72

    3.9 mi · 6 min · United States Highway 72

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · United States Highway 72

Car Route Details

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

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
14 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 65 North
99 mi · 82%
US Highway 72 East
17.2 mi · 14%
United States Highway 72
3.85 mi · 3%
Montgomery Highway
0.39 mi
72
0.25 mi
Deo Dara Drive
0.21 mi
Longest Stretch

I 65 North

Merge slight left

98.8 mi · 01h 49m

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
02h 21m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19 mi
102 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
South Vinemont
01h 10m from Hoover
Leave By
1:48 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Hoover and Sunny near Rogersville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 121 miles (194.8 km) and usually takes 02h 21m 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?

South Vinemont is a useful midpoint, sitting about 60.6 miles from Hoover and 60.5 miles from Rogersville.

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

The direct path is about 102 miles (164.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 19 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 1:48 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.17 one way or $32.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Hoover and Sunny near Rogersville.

Stop Ideas Near South Vinemont

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around South Vinemont, 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 South Vinemont.

RAIL

Birmingham

81 mi away
1819 Morris Ave.
RAIL

Anniston

116 mi away
126 West 4th St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hoover and Rogersville. Straight-line distance: 101.99 mi (164.14 km).

Hoover

#1 Hoover

The most populous city in Jefferson County, Alabama.

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

#2 Rogersville

Town in Lauderdale County, Alabama, United States

Population1,293
Coordinates34.8257800, -87.2967600
Altitude195
CountryUnited States
Start: Hoover (-86.81138, 33.40539)
End: Rogersville (-87.29676, 34.82578)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 195 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.27 gal
16.17 L · about $16.17
Round trip
$32.34
8.54 gal · 32.34 L
Estimated CO2
37.9 kg one way
Round trip: 75.9 kg / 167 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $16.17 $32.34
Mid-grade $4.26 $18.19 $36.37
Premium $4.63 $19.75 $39.50
Diesel $5.42 $23.12 $46.24

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Hoover and Rogersville. The current time is 20:15:08.

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.