How far is Hoover, AL from Union Springs, AL?

The driving distance from Hoover, AL to Union Springs, AL is about 128.4 miles (206.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 107.9 miles (173.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 13m 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
128.38 mi
02h 36m
Flight
107.93 mi
173.69 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
107.93 mi
Kilometers
173.69 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
128.38 mi
Kilometers
206.6 km
Drive Time
02h 36m

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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 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Union Springs
Tue, May 5, 3:38 AM CDT
Return by in Hoover
Tue, May 5, 6:14 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hoover
2026-05-05T01:01
Arrive Union Springs
Tue, May 5, 3:38 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:37 AM to 12:37 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:16 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
Deatsville
AL

Town of the United States

From Hoover
64.2 mi
01h 18m
To Union Springs
64.1 mi
01h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S
Destination
79°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hoover and Union Springs.

  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

    80.6 mi · 1 hr 28 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I-85 North: Atlanta

    120 m · 10 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 85 North: Atlanta

    1040 ft · 25 sec

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    2.7 mi · 4 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward Ann Street

    1275 ft · 35 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Ann Street

    133 m · 9 sec · Ann Street

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on Zelda Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Zelda Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Carter Hill Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Carter Hill Road

  18. 18

    Turn left onto McGehee Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · McGehee Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Troy Highway

    12.4 mi · 16 min · Troy Highway

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight left toward US 82 East: Union Springs

    27.2 mi · 37 min

  21. 21

    Turn slight right

    1385 ft · 46 sec

  22. 22

    Turn left onto North Powell Street

    107 m · 15 sec · North Powell Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Powell Street

Car Route Details

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

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
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 65 South
80.8 mi · 63%
US 82 East
27.2 mi · 21%
Troy Highway
12.4 mi · 10%
I 85 North
2.93 mi · 2%
McGehee Road
1.44 mi · 1%
Zelda Road
1.11 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 65 South

Merge slight left

80.6 mi · 01h 28m

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 36m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.5 mi
107.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Deatsville
01h 18m from Hoover
Leave By
1:16 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Hoover and Mostly Sunny near Union Springs.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Hoover to Union Springs?

The road trip is about 128.4 miles (206.6 km) and usually takes 02h 36m 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?

Deatsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 64.2 miles from Hoover and 64.1 miles from Union Springs.

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

The direct path is about 107.9 miles (173.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:16 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.16 one way or $34.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Deatsville

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

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

BUS

Montgomery, AL

32 mi away
950 West South Boulevard
BUS

Selma, AL

63 mi away
434 Broad Street
BUS

Brent, AL

82 mi away
10393 Alabama Highway 5
BUS

Marion, AL

86 mi away
26400 Alabama Highway 14

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hoover and Union Springs. Straight-line distance: 107.93 mi (173.69 km).

Hoover

#1 Hoover

The most populous city in Jefferson County, Alabama.

Population85,959
Coordinates33.4053900, -86.8113800
Altitude176
CountryUnited States
Union Springs

#2 Union Springs

City in Alabama, United States of America

Population3,352
Coordinates32.1443200, -85.7149500
Altitude159
CountryUnited States
Start: Hoover (-86.81138, 33.40539)
End: Union Springs (-85.71495, 32.14432)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 207 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.53 gal
17.15 L · about $17.16
Round trip
$34.31
9.06 gal · 34.3 L
Estimated CO2
40.3 kg one way
Round trip: 80.5 kg / 177 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $17.16 $34.31
Mid-grade $4.26 $19.29 $38.59
Premium $4.63 $20.95 $41.90
Diesel $5.42 $24.53 $49.06

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 · May 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Hoover and Union Springs. The current time is 01:01:32.

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.