How far is Hoover, AL from Taylor, AL?
The driving distance from Hoover, AL to Taylor, AL is about 113.2 miles (182.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 104.4 miles (168 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 53m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 26m.
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
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Alabama, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hoover and Taylor.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hoover and Taylor.
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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
1319 ft · 24 sec · Montgomery Highway
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Take the ramp left toward I 65 South: Montgomery
1150 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left
81.7 mi · 1 hr 29 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Fairview Avenue
960 ft · 31 sec
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Turn left onto West Fairview Avenue
546 ft · 14 sec · West Fairview Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto West Fairview Avenue
1.1 km · 1 min · West Fairview Avenue
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Turn right onto South Court Street
3.6 mi · 6 min · South Court Street
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Continue on Norman Bridge Road
6.7 mi · 10 min · Norman Bridge Road
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Continue on Hobbie Road
7.6 mi · 11 min · Hobbie Road
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Turn left
4.9 mi · 9 min
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Turn slight left
827 ft · 24 sec
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Turn sharp right onto Ramer Grady Road
2774 ft · 1 min · Ramer Grady Road
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Keep slight right to continue on Ramer Grady Road
3.6 mi · 9 min · Ramer Grady Road
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Turn slight right onto Meriwether Trail
2.5 mi · 6 min · Meriwether Trail
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Meriwether Trail
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hoover and Taylor.
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 65 South
Merge slight left
81.7 mi · 01h 29m
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 Taylor.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hoover to Taylor?
The road trip is about 113.2 miles (182.1 km) and usually takes 02h 26m 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?
Oak Grove is a useful midpoint, sitting about 56.7 miles from Hoover and 56.5 miles from Taylor.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 104.4 miles (168 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.8 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 1:36 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.78 one way or $31.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Hoover and Sunny near Taylor.
Stop Ideas Near Oak Grove
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 Oak Grove.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hoover and Taylor. Straight-line distance: 104.36 mi (167.95 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 Taylor
Taylor is a place in Alabama, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 31.9754300, -86.2333000 |
| Altitude | 157 |
| Country | United States |
End: Taylor (-86.2333, 31.97543)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 182 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 53m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 37m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 24m |
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 | $3.95 | $15.78 | $31.55 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $17.67 | $35.34 |
| Premium | $4.84 | $19.29 | $38.58 |
| Diesel | $5.93 | $23.68 | $47.35 |
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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