How far is Moundville, AL from Hoover, AL?

The driving distance from Moundville, AL to Hoover, AL is about 64.2 miles (103.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 55.1 miles (88.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 08m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
64.17 mi
01h 04m
Flight
55.08 mi
88.64 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
55.08 mi
Kilometers
88.64 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
64.17 mi
Kilometers
103.27 km
Drive Time
01h 04m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hoover
Fri, May 1, 9:59 AM CDT
Return by in Moundville
Fri, May 1, 11:03 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Moundville
2026-05-01T08:54
Arrive Hoover
Fri, May 1, 9:59 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:04 AM to 11:04 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:22 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Moundville
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Vance
AL

Town in Alabama, United States

From Moundville
32.1 mi
00h 32m
To Hoover
32.1 mi
00h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°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 Moundville and Hoover.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Market Street

    2023 ft · 2 min · Market Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto AL-69

    11.8 mi · 15 min · AL-69

  3. 3

    Continue straight

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward I 20, I 59

    2304 ft · 56 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    34.2 mi · 37 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 459 North: Gadsden, Atlanta

    2902 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Continue on John M. Harbert III Freeway

    13 mi · 14 min · John M. Harbert III Freeway

  8. 8

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

    3065 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Montgomery Highway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Montgomery Highway

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Braddock Drive

    1162 ft · 53 sec · Braddock Drive

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Spruce Drive

    133 m · 25 sec · Spruce Drive

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Whispering Pines Circle

    814 ft · 36 sec · Whispering Pines Circle

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Whispering Pines Circle

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Moundville 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
13 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 20
34.6 mi · 54%
AL-69
13.1 mi · 20%
John M. Harbert III Freeway
13 mi · 20%
Montgomery Highway
1.4 mi · 2%
US 31
0.58 mi · 1%
I 459 North
0.55 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 20

Merge slight left

34.2 mi · 00h 37m

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 04m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.1 mi
55.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Vance
00h 32m from Moundville
Leave By
4:22 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Moundville 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 Moundville to Hoover?

The road trip is about 64.2 miles (103.3 km) and usually takes 01h 04m 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?

Vance is a useful midpoint, sitting about 32.1 miles from Moundville and 32.1 miles from Hoover.

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

The direct path is about 55.1 miles (88.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.1 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 4:22 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.56 one way or $17.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Vance

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

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

BUS

Brent, AL

25 mi away
10393 Alabama Highway 5
RAIL

Tuscaloosa

30 mi away
2105 Greensboro Ave
RAIL

Birmingham

55 mi away
1819 Morris Ave.
BUS

Marion, AL

60 mi away
26400 Alabama Highway 14

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Moundville and Hoover. Straight-line distance: 55.08 mi (88.64 km).

Moundville

#1 Moundville

Town in Alabama

Population2,497
Coordinates32.9976200, -87.6300100
Altitude50
CountryUnited States
Hoover

#2 Hoover

The most populous city in Jefferson County, Alabama.

Population85,959
Coordinates33.4053900, -86.8113800
Altitude176
CountryUnited States
Start: Market Street (-87.629984, 32.997608)
End: Whispering Pines Circle (-86.811477, 33.405365)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 103 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 55m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.26 gal
8.57 L · about $8.56
Round trip
$17.12
4.52 gal · 17.14 L
Estimated CO2
20.1 kg one way
Round trip: 40.2 kg / 89 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $8.56 $17.12
Mid-grade $4.26 $9.63 $19.25
Premium $4.63 $10.45 $20.90
Diesel $5.42 $12.24 $24.48

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 Moundville and Hoover. The current time is 08:54:43.

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.