How far is Lineville, AL from Hoover, AL?

The driving distance from Lineville, AL to Hoover, AL is about 98.1 miles (157.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 61.3 miles (98.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 12m 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
98.06 mi
01h 36m
Flight
61.35 mi
98.73 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
61.35 mi
Kilometers
98.73 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
98.06 mi
Kilometers
157.82 km
Drive Time
01h 36m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hoover
Sat, May 2, 1:07 AM CDT
Return by in Lineville
Sat, May 2, 2:43 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lineville
2026-05-01T23:30
Arrive Hoover
Sat, May 2, 1:07 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:36 AM to 11:36 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:18 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lineville
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
Lincoln
AL

City in Talladega County, Alabama, United States

From Lineville
44.7 mi
00h 48m
To Hoover
53.3 mi
00h 48m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph NE
Destination
65°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Cheaha Road

    10 m · 3 sec · Cheaha Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Main Street

    960 ft · 21 sec · Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Main Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  4. 4

    Continue on State Route 9

    3.2 mi · 5 min · State Route 9

  5. 5

    Continue on 1st Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · 1st Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue on State Route 9

    782 ft · 13 sec · State Route 9

  7. 7

    Turn slight right onto Highway 77

    11.2 mi · 15 min · Highway 77

  8. 8

    Continue on Ashland Highway

    11 mi · 15 min · Ashland Highway

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Haynes Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Haynes Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto East Battle Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · East Battle Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto South East Street

    1.4 km · 1 min · South East Street

  12. 12

    Turn left

    1.3 km · 58 sec

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    9.9 mi · 14 min

  14. 14

    Take the ramp left toward I-20 West: Birmingham

    1165 ft · 29 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    30.3 mi · 33 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward I 459: Montgomery, Tuscaloosa, Gadsden

    1768 ft · 34 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on I 459 South: Montgomery, Tuscaloosa

    1.2 km · 1 min

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto John M. Harbert III Freeway

    14.5 mi · 16 min · John M. Harbert III Freeway

  19. 19

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

    1332 ft · 33 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on US 31 North: Hoover

    157 m · 13 sec

  21. 21

    Turn straight onto Montgomery Highway

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Montgomery Highway

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Braddock Drive

    1162 ft · 53 sec · Braddock Drive

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Spruce Drive

    133 m · 25 sec · Spruce Drive

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Whispering Pines Circle

    814 ft · 36 sec · Whispering Pines Circle

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Whispering Pines Circle

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
25 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I-20 West
30.5 mi · 31%
John M. Harbert III Freeway
14.5 mi · 15%
Highway 77
11.2 mi · 11%
Ashland Highway
11 mi · 11%
South East Street
10.7 mi · 11%
State Route 9
3.38 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I-20 West

Merge slight left

30.3 mi · 00h 33m

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 36m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+36.8 mi
61.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lincoln
00h 48m from Lineville
Leave By
3:18 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Lineville 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 Lineville to Hoover?

The road trip is about 98.1 miles (157.8 km) and usually takes 01h 36m 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?

Lincoln is a useful midpoint, sitting about 44.7 miles from Lineville and 53.3 miles from Hoover.

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

The direct path is about 61.3 miles (98.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.8 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 3:18 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.10 one way or $26.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Lineville and Chance Rain Showers near Hoover.

Stop Ideas Near Lincoln

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Lincoln and the surrounding midpoint area.
Pell City Recreation Hall
Scenic stop 5.9 mi away

Pell City Recreation Hall

Pell City , AL
2801 Stemley Bridge Rd, Pell City, AL 35128, United States
Rating 4.6/5 119 reviews Park,Auditorium,Recreation center
Lincoln City Hall
Meeting point 3.7 mi away

Lincoln City Hall

Lincoln , AL
150 Magnolia St, Lincoln, AL 35096
Rating 3.7/5 9 reviews City Hall
City of Lincoln Water Department
Nearby stop 3.8 mi away

City of Lincoln Water Department

Lincoln , AL
716 Magnolia St, Lincoln, AL 35096
Rating 3.1/5 8 reviews Water utility company

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lincoln.

RAIL

Anniston

27 mi away
126 West 4th St
RAIL

Birmingham

65 mi away
1819 Morris Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lineville and Hoover. Straight-line distance: 61.35 mi (98.73 km).

Lineville

#1 Lineville

City in Alabama, United States

Population2,221
Coordinates33.3106700, -85.7544100
Altitude322
CountryUnited States
Hoover

#2 Hoover

The most populous city in Jefferson County, Alabama.

Population85,959
Coordinates33.4053900, -86.8113800
Altitude176
CountryUnited States
Start: Cheaha Road (-85.754407, 33.31067)
End: Whispering Pines Circle (-86.811477, 33.405365)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 158 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.46 gal
13.1 L · about $13.10
Round trip
$26.21
6.92 gal · 26.2 L
Estimated CO2
30.7 kg one way
Round trip: 61.5 kg / 136 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $13.10 $26.21
Mid-grade $4.26 $14.74 $29.47
Premium $4.63 $16.00 $32.01
Diesel $5.42 $18.74 $37.47

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 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Lineville and Hoover. The current time is 23:30:56.

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.