How far is Luverne, AL from Hoover, AL?

The driving distance from Luverne, AL to Hoover, AL is about 132.6 miles (213.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 121 miles (194.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 17m 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
132.61 mi
02h 08m
Flight
120.96 mi
194.67 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
120.96 mi
Kilometers
194.67 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
132.61 mi
Kilometers
213.41 km
Drive Time
02h 08m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hoover
Mon, May 4, 1:21 PM CDT
Return by in Luverne
Mon, May 4, 3:30 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Luverne
2026-05-04T11:12
Arrive Hoover
Mon, May 4, 1:21 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:09 AM to 12:09 PM CDT

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

Leave by
2:12 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Luverne
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
Deatsville
AL

Town of the United States

From Luverne
65.9 mi
01h 04m
To Hoover
66.7 mi
01h 04m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S
Destination
77°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Forest Avenue

    23 m · 7 sec · Forest Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West 3rd Street

    2922 ft · 49 sec · West 3rd Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Montgomery Highway

    18.6 mi · 28 min · Montgomery Highway

  4. 4

    Keep slight right to continue on Montgomery Highway

    7.4 mi · 11 min · Montgomery Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on Hobbie Road

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Hobbie Road

  6. 6

    Continue on United States Highway 331

    8.2 mi · 12 min · United States Highway 331

  7. 7

    Continue on Norman Bridge Road

    6.6 mi · 10 min · Norman Bridge Road

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on South Court Street

    3.7 mi · 6 min · South Court Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto West Fairview Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · West Fairview Avenue

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn right onto West Fairview Avenue

    8 m · 1 sec · West Fairview Avenue

  11. 11

    Take the ramp slight left

    1475 ft · 36 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    81.3 mi · 1 hr 28 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward US 31: Montgomery Highway

    1348 ft · 33 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on US 31 South: Montgomery Highway, Columbiana Road, Hoover

    51 m · 6 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Montgomery Highway

    2179 ft · 58 sec · Montgomery Highway

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Old Columbiana Road

    80 m · 21 sec · Old Columbiana Road

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Old Columbiana Road

    597 ft · 45 sec · Old Columbiana Road

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Deo Dara Drive

    1128 ft · 55 sec · Deo Dara Drive

  19. 19

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Whispering Pines Circle

    46 m · 7 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 Luverne 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
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Fairview Avenue
82.2 mi · 62%
Montgomery Highway
26.4 mi · 20%
United States Highway 331
8.21 mi · 6%
Norman Bridge Road
6.6 mi · 5%
South Court Street
3.7 mi · 3%
Hobbie Road
3.1 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

West Fairview Avenue

Merge slight left

81.3 mi · 01h 28m

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
02h 08m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.6 mi
121 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Deatsville
01h 04m from Luverne
Leave By
2:12 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Luverne and Sunny near Hoover.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Luverne to Hoover?

The road trip is about 132.6 miles (213.4 km) and usually takes 02h 08m 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?

Deatsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 65.9 miles from Luverne and 66.7 miles from Hoover.

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

The direct path is about 121 miles (194.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.6 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 2:12 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.72 one way or $35.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Luverne and Sunny near Hoover.

Stop Ideas Near Deatsville

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

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

BUS

Montgomery, AL

32 mi away
950 West South Boulevard
BUS

Selma, AL

63 mi away
434 Broad Street
BUS

Brent, AL

82 mi away
10393 Alabama Highway 5
BUS

Marion, AL

86 mi away
26400 Alabama Highway 14

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Luverne and Hoover. Straight-line distance: 120.96 mi (194.67 km).

Luverne

#1 Luverne

City in Alabama

Population2,703
Coordinates31.7165500, -86.2638500
Altitude108
CountryUnited States
Hoover

#2 Hoover

The most populous city in Jefferson County, Alabama.

Population85,959
Coordinates33.4053900, -86.8113800
Altitude176
CountryUnited States
Start: Forest Avenue (-86.263798, 31.716552)
End: Whispering Pines Circle (-86.811477, 33.405365)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 213 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.68 gal
17.71 L · about $17.72
Round trip
$35.45
9.36 gal · 35.42 L
Estimated CO2
41.6 kg one way
Round trip: 83.2 kg / 183 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $17.72 $35.45
Mid-grade $4.26 $19.93 $39.86
Premium $4.63 $21.65 $43.29
Diesel $5.42 $25.34 $50.68

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 04, 2026

There is no time difference between Luverne and Hoover. The current time is 11:12:57.

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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.