How far is Hoover, AL from Wilsonville, AL?

The driving distance from Hoover, AL to Wilsonville, AL is about 36.9 miles (59.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 22.3 miles (35.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 46m 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
36.91 mi
00h 53m
Flight
22.31 mi
35.91 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
22.31 mi
Kilometers
35.91 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
36.91 mi
Kilometers
59.4 km
Drive Time
00h 53m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Wilsonville
Sat, Apr 18, 7:57 AM CDT
Return by in Hoover
Sat, Apr 18, 8:50 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hoover
2026-04-18T07:03
Arrive Wilsonville
Sat, Apr 18, 7:57 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:53 AM to 10:53 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:44 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
Alabaster
AL

Suburb city of Birmingham, located in Shelby County, Alabama, United States

From Hoover
18.5 mi
00h 26m
To Wilsonville
18.5 mi
00h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
89°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    13.3 mi · 15 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 31, AL 3: Alabaster, Saginaw

    1623 ft · 42 sec

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto 1st Street South

    2.1 mi · 3 min · 1st Street South

  13. 13

    Turn left onto County Road 26

    9.2 mi · 15 min · County Road 26

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Alabama Highway 70

    1.1 km · 60 sec · Alabama Highway 70

  15. 15

    Continue on West College Street

    1 mi · 2 min · West College Street

  16. 16

    Turn left

    9.4 mi · 14 min

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
17 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
46.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 65 South
13.6 mi · 37%
County Road 26
9.15 mi · 25%
1st Street South
2.14 mi · 6%
West College Street
1.02 mi · 3%
Alabama Highway 70
0.66 mi · 2%
US 31
0.31 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 65 South

Merge slight left

13.3 mi · 00h 15m

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
00h 53m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.6 mi
22.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Alabaster
00h 26m from Hoover
Leave By
4:44 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Hoover and Mostly Sunny near Wilsonville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 36.9 miles (59.4 km) and usually takes 00h 53m 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?

Alabaster is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.5 miles from Hoover and 18.5 miles from Wilsonville.

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

The direct path is about 22.3 miles (35.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.6 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 4:44 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.92 one way or $9.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Alabaster

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

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

RAIL

Birmingham

30 mi away
1819 Morris Ave.
BUS

Brent, AL

46 mi away
10393 Alabama Highway 5
RAIL

Tuscaloosa

69 mi away
2105 Greensboro Ave
BUS

Marion, AL

82 mi away
26400 Alabama Highway 14

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hoover and Wilsonville. Straight-line distance: 22.31 mi (35.91 km).

Hoover

#1 Hoover

The most populous city in Jefferson County, Alabama.

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

#2 Wilsonville

Town in southeastern Shelby County, Alabama, United States

Population2,069
Coordinates33.2342800, -86.4835900
Altitude129
CountryUnited States
Start: Hoover (-86.81138, 33.40539)
End: Wilsonville (-86.48359, 33.23428)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 59 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.3 gal
4.93 L · about $4.92
Round trip
$9.85
2.6 gal · 9.86 L
Estimated CO2
11.6 kg one way
Round trip: 23.1 kg / 51 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $4.92 $9.85
Mid-grade $4.26 $5.54 $11.07
Premium $4.63 $6.01 $12.03
Diesel $5.42 $7.04 $14.08

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Hoover and Wilsonville. The current time is 07:03:40.

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.