How far is Leesburg, AL from Hoover, AL?

The driving distance from Leesburg, AL to Hoover, AL is about 89.9 miles (144.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 80.6 miles (129.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 54m 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
89.85 mi
01h 27m
Flight
80.61 mi
129.73 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
80.61 mi
Kilometers
129.73 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
89.85 mi
Kilometers
144.6 km
Drive Time
01h 27m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hoover
Mon, May 18, 2:43 AM CDT
Return by in Leesburg
Mon, May 18, 4:10 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Leesburg
2026-05-18T01:15
Arrive Hoover
Mon, May 18, 2:43 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:27 AM to 11:27 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:36 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Leesburg
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
Ashville
AL

City in St.

From Leesburg
45.1 mi
00h 43m
To Hoover
44.7 mi
00h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
90°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SE
Destination
88°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    21 m · 10 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Lokey Street

    48 m · 9 sec · Lokey Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Industrial Boulevard

    663 ft · 17 sec · Industrial Boulevard

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Weiss Lake Boulevard

    16.6 mi · 19 min · Weiss Lake Boulevard

  5. 5

    Continue on Ewing Avenue

    2146 ft · 28 sec · Ewing Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue on North Albert Rains Boulevard

    2.3 mi · 3 min · North Albert Rains Boulevard

  7. 7

    Continue on Rainbow Drive

    1462 ft · 29 sec · Rainbow Drive

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight right toward I-759 West: Birmingham, Chattanooga

    2171 ft · 53 sec

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    4 mi · 4 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Birmingham

    1864 ft · 46 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight right

    44.6 mi · 48 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight left toward I 459 South: Tuscaloosa, Montgomery

    2436 ft · 42 sec

  13. 13

    Continue on John M. Harbert III Freeway

    18.7 mi · 20 min · John M. Harbert III Freeway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward US 31: Hoover, Pelham

    1332 ft · 33 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on US 31 North: Hoover

    157 m · 13 sec

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto Montgomery Highway

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Montgomery Highway

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Braddock Drive

    1162 ft · 53 sec · Braddock Drive

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Spruce Drive

    133 m · 25 sec · Spruce Drive

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Whispering Pines Circle

    814 ft · 36 sec · Whispering Pines Circle

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Whispering Pines Circle

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
20 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Birmingham
45 mi · 50%
John M. Harbert III Freeway
18.7 mi · 21%
Weiss Lake Boulevard
16.6 mi · 18%
I-759 West
4.44 mi · 5%
North Albert Rains Boulevard
2.31 mi · 3%
Montgomery Highway
1.14 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Birmingham

Merge slight right

44.6 mi · 00h 48m

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 27m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.3 mi
80.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ashville
00h 43m from Leesburg
Leave By
3:36 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Leesburg 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 Leesburg to Hoover?

The road trip is about 89.9 miles (144.6 km) and usually takes 01h 27m 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?

Ashville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 45.1 miles from Leesburg and 44.7 miles from Hoover.

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

The direct path is about 80.6 miles (129.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.3 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 3:36 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.00 one way or $24.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Ashville

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

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

RAIL

Anniston

44 mi away
126 West 4th St
RAIL

Birmingham

63 mi away
1819 Morris Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Leesburg and Hoover. Straight-line distance: 80.61 mi (129.73 km).

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#1 Leesburg

Town in Alabama, United States

Population1,016
Coordinates34.1798200, -85.7613600
Altitude178
CountryUnited States
Hoover

#2 Hoover

The most populous city in Jefferson County, Alabama.

Population85,959
Coordinates33.4053900, -86.8113800
Altitude176
CountryUnited States
Start: (-85.7614, 34.179834)
End: Whispering Pines Circle (-86.811477, 33.405365)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 145 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.17 gal
12 L · about $12.00
Round trip
$24.01
6.34 gal · 24 L
Estimated CO2
28.2 kg one way
Round trip: 56.3 kg / 124 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $12.00 $24.01
Mid-grade $4.26 $13.50 $27.00
Premium $4.63 $14.66 $29.32
Diesel $5.42 $17.17 $34.33

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 · May 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Leesburg and Hoover. The current time is 01:15:47.

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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.