How far is Meridianville, AL from Hoover, AL?

The driving distance from Meridianville, AL to Hoover, AL is about 117.1 miles (188.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 100.8 miles (162.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 41m 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
117.09 mi
01h 50m
Flight
100.85 mi
162.3 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
100.85 mi
Kilometers
162.3 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
117.09 mi
Kilometers
188.44 km
Drive Time
01h 50m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hoover
Mon, May 25, 11:50 PM CDT
Return by in Meridianville
Tue, May 26, 1:41 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Meridianville
2026-05-25T21:59
Arrive Hoover
Mon, May 25, 11:50 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:51 AM to 11:51 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:48 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Meridianville
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
Pine Hill
AL

Town in Alabama

From Meridianville
58.3 mi
00h 55m
To Hoover
58.8 mi
00h 55m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Memorial Day

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE
Destination
81°F
Memorial Day

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Wells Road

    74 m · 13 sec · Wells Road

  2. 2

    Turn right

    5.9 mi · 7 min

  3. 3

    Keep slight left to continue on Memorial Parkway Northwest

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Memorial Parkway Northwest

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right

    1.4 km · 1 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on I-565 West

    2071 ft · 55 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    18.3 mi · 20 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 65: Birmingham, Nashville

    864 ft · 16 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 65 South: Birmingham

    1.3 km · 2 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    73.7 mi · 1 hr 19 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 22 West, US 31: Memphis, Fultondale

    2715 ft · 38 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 22 West: Memphis

    2666 ft · 38 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Montgomery

    1940 ft · 28 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    12.4 mi · 16 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward US 31, AL 3

    1124 ft · 28 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Montgomery Highway

    1241 ft · 32 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 Meridianville 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
20 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 65 South
74.5 mi · 64%
I-565 West
18.7 mi · 16%
Montgomery
12.8 mi · 11%
Memorial Parkway Northwest
2.45 mi · 2%
I 22 West
1.02 mi · 1%
Montgomery Highway
0.23 mi
Longest Stretch

I 65 South

Merge slight left

73.7 mi · 01h 19m

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 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.3 mi
100.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pine Hill
00h 55m from Meridianville
Leave By
2:48 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Meridianville 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 Meridianville to Hoover?

The road trip is about 117.1 miles (188.4 km) and usually takes 01h 50m 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?

Pine Hill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 58.3 miles from Meridianville and 58.8 miles from Hoover.

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

The direct path is about 100.8 miles (162.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.3 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 2:48 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.64 one way or $31.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Meridianville and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Hoover.

Stop Ideas Near Pine Hill

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

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

RAIL

Birmingham

79 mi away
1819 Morris Ave.
RAIL

Anniston

117 mi away
126 West 4th St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Meridianville and Hoover. Straight-line distance: 100.85 mi (162.3 km).

Meridianville

#1 Meridianville

Unincorporated community in Alabama

Population6,021
Coordinates34.8514800, -86.5722200
Altitude241
CountryUnited States
Hoover

#2 Hoover

The most populous city in Jefferson County, Alabama.

Population85,959
Coordinates33.4053900, -86.8113800
Altitude176
CountryUnited States
Start: Wells Road (-86.57222, 34.851396)
End: Whispering Pines Circle (-86.811477, 33.405365)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 188 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.13 gal
15.64 L · about $15.64
Round trip
$31.28
8.26 gal · 31.28 L
Estimated CO2
36.7 kg one way
Round trip: 73.4 kg / 162 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $15.64 $31.28
Mid-grade $4.26 $17.59 $35.18
Premium $4.63 $19.10 $38.20
Diesel $5.42 $22.36 $44.73

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 26, 2026

There is no time difference between Meridianville and Hoover. The current time is 21:59:45.

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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.