How far is Hoover, AL from Talladega, AL?

The driving distance from Hoover, AL to Talladega, AL is about 59.2 miles (95.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 40.8 miles (65.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 25m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
59.2 mi
01h 12m
Flight
40.74 mi
65.57 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
40.74 mi
Kilometers
65.57 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
59.2 mi
Kilometers
95.28 km
Drive Time
01h 12m

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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 01h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Talladega
Thu, Apr 23, 1:33 AM CDT
Return by in Hoover
Thu, Apr 23, 2:45 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hoover
2026-04-23T00:20
Arrive Talladega
Thu, Apr 23, 1:33 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:13 AM to 11:13 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:04 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
Moody
AL

City in St.

From Hoover
29.6 mi
00h 36m
To Talladega
29.6 mi
00h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S
Destination
84°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    30.5 mi · 33 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward AL 77: Talladega, Lincoln

    1053 ft · 30 sec

  18. 18

    Turn right

    9.7 mi · 14 min

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    1.4 km · 59 sec

  20. 20

    Continue on North East Street

    1 km · 1 min · North East Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Coosa Street West

    826 ft · 41 sec · Coosa Street West

  22. 22

    Turn left onto North Spring Street

    139 m · 20 sec · North Spring Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Spring Street

Car Route Details

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

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
23 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
38.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 20 East
31.1 mi · 52%
John M. Harbert III Freeway
13 mi · 22%
I 65 South
1.61 mi · 3%
AL 77
1.05 mi · 2%
I 459 North
0.82 mi · 1%
North East Street
0.63 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 20 East

Merge slight left

30.5 mi · 00h 33m

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 12m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.4 mi
40.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Moody
00h 36m from Hoover
Leave By
4:04 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Hoover and Sunny near Talladega.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 59.2 miles (95.3 km) and usually takes 01h 12m 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?

Moody is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29.6 miles from Hoover and 29.6 miles from Talladega.

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

The direct path is about 40.8 miles (65.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.4 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 4:04 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.91 one way or $15.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Hoover and Sunny near Talladega.

Stop Ideas Near Moody

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 Moody and the surrounding midpoint area.
Pell City Recreation Hall
Scenic stop 9.7 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
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 10.1 mi away

Trussville City Hall

Trussville , AL
131 Main St, Trussville, AL 35173
Rating 3.0/5 31 reviews City Hall
Pell City City Council
Nearby stop 8.4 mi away

Pell City City Council

Pell City , AL
1905 1st Ave N, Pell City, AL 35125
Rating 3.0/5 2 reviews Council

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Birmingham

31 mi away
1819 Morris Ave.
RAIL

Anniston

61 mi away
126 West 4th St
BUS

Brent, AL

95 mi away
10393 Alabama Highway 5
RAIL

Tuscaloosa

109 mi away
2105 Greensboro Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hoover and Talladega. Straight-line distance: 40.74 mi (65.57 km).

Hoover

#1 Hoover

The most populous city in Jefferson County, Alabama.

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

#2 Talladega

City in Talladega County, Alabama, United States

Population15,300
Coordinates33.4359400, -86.1058000
Altitude170
CountryUnited States
Start: Hoover (-86.81138, 33.40539)
End: Talladega (-86.1058, 33.43594)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 95 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.09 gal
7.91 L · about $7.91
Round trip
$15.83
4.18 gal · 15.82 L
Estimated CO2
18.6 kg one way
Round trip: 37.1 kg / 82 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $7.91 $15.83
Mid-grade $4.26 $8.90 $17.80
Premium $4.63 $9.67 $19.33
Diesel $5.42 $11.32 $22.63

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 Talladega. The current time is 00:20:51.

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.