How far is Lipscomb, AL from Hoover, AL?
The driving distance from Lipscomb, AL to Hoover, AL is about 14 miles (22.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 6.8 miles (10.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 46m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Halfway Point
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City in Jefferson County, Alabama, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lipscomb and Hoover.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lipscomb and Hoover.
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Start on Avenue E
86 m · 13 sec · Avenue E
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Continue on Avenue E
561 ft · 26 sec · Avenue E
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Turn right onto 8th Street South
705 ft · 35 sec · 8th Street South
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Avenue H
2082 ft · 2 min · Avenue H
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Turn straight onto Avenue K
2935 ft · 1 min · Avenue K
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Continue on Jefferson Avenue Southwest
125 m · 16 sec · Jefferson Avenue Southwest
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Turn right onto 21st Street Southwest
567 ft · 18 sec · 21st Street Southwest
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Continue on Wenonah Road
2899 ft · 1 min · Wenonah Road
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Keep slight left to continue on Barbee Street
148 m · 13 sec · Barbee Street
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Continue on Wenonah Alley
959 ft · 26 sec · Wenonah Alley
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Continue on Wenonah Road Southwest
3106 ft · 1 min · Wenonah Road Southwest
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Continue on Ishkooda Wenonah Road Southwest
1261 ft · 38 sec · Ishkooda Wenonah Road Southwest
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Turn right onto Venice Road
1.3 km · 2 min · Venice Road
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Turn slight left onto Wenonah Oxmoor Road
3116 ft · 1 min · Wenonah Oxmoor Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Wenonah Oxmoor Road
17 m · 2 sec · Wenonah Oxmoor Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Wenonah Oxmoor Road
121 m · 11 sec · Wenonah Oxmoor Road
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Turn left onto Lakeshore Parkway
1.5 mi · 3 min · Lakeshore Parkway
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Continue on West Lakeshore Parkway
1.6 mi · 3 min · West Lakeshore Parkway
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Continue on Lakeshore Parkway
2737 ft · 1 min · Lakeshore Parkway
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Turn left
1853 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left
2.9 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 31, AL 3
1124 ft · 28 sec
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Turn right onto Montgomery Highway
1241 ft · 32 sec · Montgomery Highway
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Turn right onto Old Columbiana Road
80 m · 21 sec · Old Columbiana Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Old Columbiana Road
597 ft · 45 sec · Old Columbiana Road
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Turn right onto Deo Dara Drive
1128 ft · 55 sec · Deo Dara Drive
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Whispering Pines Circle
46 m · 7 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 Lipscomb and Hoover.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Lakeshore Parkway
Merge slight left
2.87 mi · 00h 04m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Lipscomb and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Hoover.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lipscomb to Hoover?
The road trip is about 14 miles (22.5 km) and usually takes 00h 23m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Midfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.1 miles from Lipscomb and 7.9 miles from Hoover.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 6.8 miles (10.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.2 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:44 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.86 one way or $3.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Lipscomb and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Hoover.
Stop Ideas Near Midfield
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 Midfield.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lipscomb and Hoover. Straight-line distance: 6.79 mi (10.93 km).
#1 Lipscomb
Human settlement in Jefferson County, Alabama, United States of America
| Population | 2,110 |
| Coordinates | 33.4256600, -86.9266600 |
| Altitude | 165 |
| 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: 23 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 10m |
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 | $1.86 | $3.71 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $2.09 | $4.17 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $2.27 | $4.53 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $2.65 | $5.31 |
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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