How far is Moulton, AL from Hoover, AL?

The driving distance from Moulton, AL to Hoover, AL is about 90.9 miles (146.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 79.3 miles (127.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 55m 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
90.93 mi
01h 27m
Flight
79.3 mi
127.62 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
79.3 mi
Kilometers
127.62 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
90.93 mi
Kilometers
146.34 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
Thu, Apr 30, 11:35 PM CDT
Return by in Moulton
Fri, May 1, 1:03 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Moulton
2026-04-30T22:07
Arrive Hoover
Thu, Apr 30, 11:35 PM 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
9:28 AM to 11:28 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:34 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Moulton
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
Dodge City
AL

Town

From Moulton
45.5 mi
00h 43m
To Hoover
45.4 mi
00h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Thursday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NNE
Destination
73°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Big Nance Street

    44 m · 9 sec · Big Nance Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Court Street

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Court Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto University of North Alabama Highway

    31 mi · 37 min · University of North Alabama Highway

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward I-65 South: Birmingham

    1557 ft · 38 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Heroes Highway

    43.8 mi · 47 min · Heroes Highway

  6. 6

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

    2715 ft · 38 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 22 West: Memphis

    2666 ft · 38 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Montgomery

    1940 ft · 28 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    12.4 mi · 16 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 31, AL 3

    1124 ft · 28 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Montgomery Highway

    1241 ft · 32 sec · Montgomery Highway

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Old Columbiana Road

    80 m · 21 sec · Old Columbiana Road

  13. 13

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

    597 ft · 45 sec · Old Columbiana Road

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Deo Dara Drive

    1128 ft · 55 sec · Deo Dara Drive

  15. 15

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

    46 m · 7 sec · Whispering Pines Circle

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Whispering Pines Circle

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Moulton 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
16 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Heroes Highway
43.8 mi · 48%
University of North Alabama Highway
31 mi · 34%
Montgomery
12.8 mi · 14%
Court Street
1.12 mi · 1%
I 22 West
1.02 mi · 1%
I-65 South
0.3 mi
Longest Stretch

Heroes Highway

Merge slight left onto Heroes Highway

43.8 mi · 00h 47m

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 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.6 mi
79.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dodge City
00h 43m from Moulton
Leave By
3:34 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny leaving Moulton and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Partly Sunny near Hoover.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 90.9 miles (146.3 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?

Dodge City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 45.5 miles from Moulton and 45.4 miles from Hoover.

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

The direct path is about 79.3 miles (127.6 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 3:34 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.16 one way or $24.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny around Moulton and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Partly Sunny near Hoover.

Stop Ideas Near Dodge City

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

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

RAIL

Birmingham

59 mi away
1819 Morris Ave.
RAIL

Anniston

107 mi away
126 West 4th St
RAIL

Tuscaloosa

113 mi away
2105 Greensboro Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Moulton and Hoover. Straight-line distance: 79.3 mi (127.62 km).

Moulton

#1 Moulton

City in Alabama

Population3,201
Coordinates34.4812100, -87.2933500
Altitude195
CountryUnited States
Hoover

#2 Hoover

The most populous city in Jefferson County, Alabama.

Population85,959
Coordinates33.4053900, -86.8113800
Altitude176
CountryUnited States
Start: Big Nance Street (-87.293594, 34.481218)
End: Whispering Pines Circle (-86.811477, 33.405365)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 146 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.21 gal
12.15 L · about $12.16
Round trip
$24.31
6.42 gal · 24.3 L
Estimated CO2
28.5 kg one way
Round trip: 57.1 kg / 126 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $12.16 $24.31
Mid-grade $4.26 $13.67 $27.34
Premium $4.63 $14.85 $29.69
Diesel $5.42 $17.38 $34.76

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 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Moulton and Hoover. The current time is 22:07:17.

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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.