How far is Ladonia, AL from Hoover, AL?
The driving distance from Ladonia, AL to Hoover, AL is about 137.5 miles (221.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 119.5 miles (192.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 03m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 31m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Tallapoosa County, Alabama, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ladonia and Hoover.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ladonia and Hoover.
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Start on Crawford Road
2.9 mi · 5 min · Crawford Road
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Turn left
2.5 mi · 4 min
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Continue straight
20.9 mi · 25 min
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Take the exit left toward I-85 South, US 29 South, US 280 West: Auburn, Montgomery
3.1 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 280 West: Opelika, Birmingham
1852 ft · 45 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 280 West: Opelika, Birmingham
87 m · 7 sec
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Merge slight left onto Gateway Drive
1.5 mi · 3 min · Gateway Drive
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Continue on Birmingham Highway
3 mi · 4 min · Birmingham Highway
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Continue straight
99.4 mi · 2 hr 3 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 Ladonia 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.
Birmingham Highway
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99.4 mi · 02h 03m
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.
Sunny leaving Ladonia and Sunny near Hoover.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Ladonia to Hoover?
The road trip is about 137.5 miles (221.3 km) and usually takes 02h 31m 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?
Alexander City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 70.6 miles from Ladonia and 66.9 miles from Hoover.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 119.5 miles (192.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 18 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:26 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.37 one way or $36.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.1 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Ladonia and Hoover, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Ladonia and Sunny near Hoover.
Stop Ideas Near Alexander City
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 Alexander City.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ladonia and Hoover. Straight-line distance: 119.51 mi (192.33 km).
#1 Ladonia
Census designated place
| Population | 3,142 |
| Coordinates | 32.4682000, -85.0791000 |
| Altitude | 143 |
| 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: 221 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 44m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 57m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 42m |
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 | $18.37 | $36.73 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $20.66 | $41.31 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $22.43 | $44.86 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $26.26 | $52.53 |
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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