How far is La Fayette, AL from Hoover, AL?
The driving distance from La Fayette, AL to Hoover, AL is about 109.2 miles (175.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 01m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 88.7 miles (142.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 02m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 01m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
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City in Alabama, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between La Fayette and Hoover.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between La Fayette and Hoover.
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Start on Alabama Avenue East
17 m · 9 sec · Alabama Avenue East
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Turn left onto LaFayette Street South
1.2 mi · 2 min · LaFayette Street South
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Take the exit slight right
93 m · 9 sec
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Turn straight onto Veterans Memorial Parkway
12.6 mi · 22 min · Veterans Memorial Parkway
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Continue on Senator Claude Pepper Drive
3.9 mi · 7 min · Senator Claude Pepper Drive
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Continue on Pittman Avenue
1951 ft · 39 sec · Pittman Avenue
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Continue on Senator Claude Pepper Drive
1.1 mi · 2 min · Senator Claude Pepper Drive
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Turn right
82.9 mi · 1 hr 44 min
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Turn left onto I 459 South
2459 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto John M. Harbert III Freeway
5.2 mi · 6 min · John M. Harbert III Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 31: Hoover, Pelham
1332 ft · 33 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 31 North: Hoover
157 m · 13 sec
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Turn straight onto Montgomery Highway
1.1 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 La Fayette and Hoover.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Longest stretch
Turn right
82.9 mi · 01h 44m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving La Fayette and Chance Rain Showers near Hoover.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from La Fayette to Hoover?
The road trip is about 109.2 miles (175.8 km) and usually takes 02h 01m 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?
Goodwater is a useful midpoint, sitting about 54.9 miles from La Fayette and 54.3 miles from Hoover.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 88.7 miles (142.8 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 2:28 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.58 one way or $29.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around La Fayette and Chance Rain Showers near Hoover.
Stop Ideas Near Goodwater
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 Goodwater.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between La Fayette and Hoover. Straight-line distance: 88.74 mi (142.82 km).
#1 La Fayette
City in Alabama, United States of America
| Population | 2,870 |
| Coordinates | 32.8998500, -85.4010600 |
| Altitude | 257 |
| 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: 176 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 43m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 49m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 21m |
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 | $14.58 | $29.16 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $16.40 | $32.79 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $17.81 | $35.61 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $20.85 | $41.70 |
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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