How far is Hoover, AL from Valley, AL?

The driving distance from Hoover, AL to Valley, AL is about 132.3 miles (212.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 102.8 miles (165.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 35m 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
132.27 mi
02h 47m
Flight
102.77 mi
165.4 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
102.77 mi
Kilometers
165.4 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
132.27 mi
Kilometers
212.86 km
Drive Time
02h 47m

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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 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Valley
Thu, Apr 23, 8:06 AM CDT
Return by in Hoover
Thu, Apr 23, 10:54 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hoover
2026-04-23T05:18
Arrive Valley
Thu, Apr 23, 8:06 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:48 AM to 12:48 PM CDT

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

Leave by
12:54 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
Kellyton
AL

Town in Alabama, United States

From Hoover
66.1 mi
01h 23m
To Valley
66.1 mi
01h 23m

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
83°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 Valley.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    3.5 mi · 4 min · John M. Harbert III Freeway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward US 280: Mountain Brook, Childersburg

    769 ft · 19 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on US 280 East: Childersburg

    2963 ft · 1 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto United States Highway 280

    12.6 mi · 18 min · United States Highway 280

  17. 17

    Take the exit straight

    91.2 mi · 1 hr 52 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit left toward I-85 North, US 29 North, US 280 East: Atlanta

    18 mi · 20 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 208: Valley, Huguley

    1133 ft · 28 sec

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Fob James Drive

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Fob James Drive

  21. 21

    Turn left onto 23rd Boulevard West

    824 ft · 40 sec · 23rd Boulevard West

  22. 22

    At the end of the road, turn left onto 55th Street West

    1174 ft · 52 sec · 55th Street West

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 55th Street West

Car Route Details

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

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
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
United States Highway 280
104 mi · 78%
I-85 North
18 mi · 14%
John M. Harbert III Freeway
3.52 mi · 3%
Fob James Drive
2.39 mi · 2%
I 65 South
1.61 mi · 1%
I 459 North
0.82 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

United States Highway 280

Take the exit straight

91.2 mi · 01h 52m

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 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+29.5 mi
102.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kellyton
01h 23m from Hoover
Leave By
12:54 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Hoover and Sunny near Valley.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 132.3 miles (212.9 km) and usually takes 02h 47m 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?

Kellyton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 66.1 miles from Hoover and 66.1 miles from Valley.

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

The direct path is about 102.8 miles (165.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.5 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 12:54 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.69 one way or $35.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Kellyton

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

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

RAIL

Anniston

77 mi away
126 West 4th St
BUS

Montgomery, AL

78 mi away
950 West South Boulevard
RAIL

Birmingham

93 mi away
1819 Morris Ave.
BUS

Brent, AL

106 mi away
10393 Alabama Highway 5

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hoover and Valley. Straight-line distance: 102.77 mi (165.4 km).

Hoover

#1 Hoover

The most populous city in Jefferson County, Alabama.

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

#2 Valley

City in Alabama, United States

Population9,077
Coordinates32.8187400, -85.1793900
Altitude173
CountryUnited States
Start: Hoover (-86.81138, 33.40539)
End: Valley (-85.17939, 32.81874)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 213 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.67 gal
17.67 L · about $17.69
Round trip
$35.37
9.34 gal · 35.34 L
Estimated CO2
41.5 kg one way
Round trip: 83 kg / 183 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $17.69 $35.37
Mid-grade $4.26 $19.89 $39.78
Premium $4.63 $21.60 $43.20
Diesel $5.42 $25.29 $50.58

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 Valley. The current time is 05:18:54.

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.