How far is Hoover, AL from Whitesboro, AL?

The driving distance from Hoover, AL to Whitesboro, AL is about 79.5 miles (128 km), with a travel time of about 01h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 67.5 miles (108.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 12m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
79.52 mi
01h 36m
Flight
67.52 mi
108.66 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
67.52 mi
Kilometers
108.66 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
79.52 mi
Kilometers
127.98 km
Drive Time
01h 36m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Whitesboro
Sun, Nov 8, 7:27 PM CST
Return by in Hoover
Sun, Nov 8, 9:03 PM CST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hoover
2026-11-08T17:51
Arrive Whitesboro
Sun, Nov 8, 7:27 PM CST
Route Timing
01h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:36 AM to 11:36 AM CST

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

Leave by
3:18 PM CST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hoover
9:30 PM CST
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
Springville
AL

Town in St.

From Hoover
39.8 mi
00h 48m
To Whitesboro
39.8 mi
00h 48m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 6:00 AM CST
Wind
5 mph N
Destination
65°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 6:00 AM CST
Wind
0 to 5 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    17.1 mi · 18 min · John M. Harbert III Freeway

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on I 59 North: Gadsden

    1756 ft · 41 sec

  15. 15

    Continue on I-59 North: Gadsden

    890 ft · 15 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    50.1 mi · 54 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward AL 211: Noccalula Falls Park

    1141 ft · 28 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight left

    39 m · 5 sec

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Noccalula Parkway

    2527 ft · 50 sec · Noccalula Parkway

  20. 20

    Continue on Bruton Gap Road

    2.2 mi · 5 min · Bruton Gap Road

  21. 21

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Duck Springs Road

    2540 ft · 54 sec · Duck Springs Road

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Leeth Gap Road

    4.9 mi · 8 min · Leeth Gap Road

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Whitesboro Road

    65 m · 9 sec · Whitesboro Road

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Whitesboro Road

Car Route Details

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

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
24 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
30.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I-59 North
50.3 mi · 63%
John M. Harbert III Freeway
17.1 mi · 22%
Leeth Gap Road
4.94 mi · 6%
Bruton Gap Road
2.2 mi · 3%
I 65 South
1.61 mi · 2%
I 459 North
0.82 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I-59 North

Merge slight left

50.1 mi · 00h 54m

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 36m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12 mi
67.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Springville
00h 48m from Hoover
Leave By
3:18 PM CST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Hoover and Sunny near Whitesboro.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 79.5 miles (128 km) and usually takes 01h 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?

Springville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39.8 miles from Hoover and 39.8 miles from Whitesboro.

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

The direct path is about 67.5 miles (108.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 12 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:18 PM CST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.24 one way or $20.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Springville

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

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

RAIL

Birmingham

43 mi away
1819 Morris Ave.
RAIL

Anniston

61 mi away
126 West 4th St
BUS

Brent, AL

112 mi away
10393 Alabama Highway 5

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hoover and Whitesboro. Straight-line distance: 67.52 mi (108.66 km).

Hoover

#1 Hoover

The most populous city in Jefferson County, Alabama.

Population85,959
Coordinates33.4053900, -86.8113800
Altitude176
CountryUnited States
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#2 Whitesboro

Whitesboro is a place in Alabama, United States.

Population0
Coordinates34.1634300, -86.0694200
Altitude324
CountryUnited States
Start: Hoover (-86.81138, 33.40539)
End: Whitesboro (-86.06942, 34.16343)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 128 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 59m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.81 gal
10.62 L · about $10.24
Round trip
$20.47
5.62 gal · 21.24 L
Estimated CO2
25 kg one way
Round trip: 49.9 kg / 110 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.64 $10.24 $20.47
Mid-grade $4.13 $11.59 $23.19
Premium $4.53 $12.73 $25.46
Diesel $5.80 $16.30 $32.60

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 · Nov 08, 2026

There is no time difference between Hoover and Whitesboro. The current time is 17:51:38.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.