How far is Jackson, AL from Hoover, AL?
The driving distance from Jackson, AL to Hoover, AL is about 167.2 miles (269.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 01m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 145.5 miles (234.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 03m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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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 03h 01m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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 Perry County, Alabama, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Jackson and Hoover.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jackson and Hoover.
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Start on Kimbell Avenue
18 m · 8 sec · Kimbell Avenue
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Turn left onto Commerce Street
544 ft · 11 sec · Commerce Street
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Turn straight onto College Avenue
1.2 km · 1 min · College Avenue
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Turn slight left
2870 ft · 49 sec
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Turn left
104 m · 7 sec
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Take the ramp slight right
65 m · 6 sec
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Merge slight left
32.1 mi · 37 min
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Turn straight onto State Route 5
7.5 mi · 11 min · State Route 5
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Continue on Broad Street
3.8 mi · 6 min · Broad Street
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Continue on State Route 5
21.2 mi · 31 min · State Route 5
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Continue on Jefferson Davis Highway
4.3 mi · 6 min · Jefferson Davis Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on State Route 5
49.8 mi · 1 hr 10 min · State Route 5
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Route 5
35 m · 4 sec · State Route 5
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Exit the roundabout onto State Route 5
18.8 mi · 26 min · State Route 5
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Turn slight right
3 mi · 5 min
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Take the ramp right
8.8 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 459 North: Gadsden, Atlanta
2902 ft · 1 min
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Continue on John M. Harbert III Freeway
13 mi · 14 min · John M. Harbert III Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 31: Hoover, Pelham
3065 ft · 1 min
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Turn left onto Montgomery Highway
1.4 mi · 2 min · Montgomery Highway
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Turn left onto Braddock Drive
1162 ft · 53 sec · Braddock Drive
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Turn right onto Spruce Drive
133 m · 25 sec · Spruce Drive
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Turn left onto Whispering Pines Circle
814 ft · 36 sec · Whispering Pines Circle
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Whispering Pines Circle
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Jackson and Hoover.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
State Route 5
Keep slight left to continue on State Route 5
49.8 mi · 01h 11m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Partly Sunny leaving Jackson and Mostly Sunny near Hoover.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Jackson to Hoover?
The road trip is about 167.2 miles (269.1 km) and usually takes 03h 01m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Uniontown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 83.5 miles from Jackson and 83.7 miles from Hoover.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 145.5 miles (234.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.7 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:56 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.34 one way or $44.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Jackson and Mostly Sunny near Hoover.
Stop Ideas Near Uniontown
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 Uniontown.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Jackson and Hoover. Straight-line distance: 145.44 mi (234.07 km).
#1 Jackson
City in Clarke County, Alabama, United States
| Population | 4,582 |
| Coordinates | 31.5090500, -87.8944400 |
| Altitude | 72 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Hoover
The most populous city in Jefferson County, Alabama.
| Population | 85,959 |
| Coordinates | 33.4053900, -86.8113800 |
| Altitude | 176 |
| Country | United States |
End: Whispering Pines Circle (-86.811477, 33.405365)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 269 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 10m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 47m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 05m |
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 | $3.79 | $22.34 | $44.69 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $25.13 | $50.26 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $27.29 | $54.58 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $31.95 | $63.90 |
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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