How far is Oneonta, AL from Hoover, AL?
The driving distance from Oneonta, AL to Hoover, AL is about 77 miles (123.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 64.4 miles (103.7 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 CST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 50m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Marshall County, Alabama, US
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Patchy Frost then Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Oneonta and Hoover.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oneonta and Hoover.
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Start on 5th Street North
16 m · 6 sec · 5th Street North
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Turn left onto 2nd Avenue East
13.7 mi · 21 min · 2nd Avenue East
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Turn left
8 mi · 11 min
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Turn right
42.1 mi · 56 min
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Continue on Memorial Parkway Northwest
1834 ft · 31 sec · Memorial Parkway Northwest
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Take the exit slight right toward US 72 West: University Drive
921 ft · 21 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 72 West: University Drive
155 m · 11 sec
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Continue on Memorial Parkway Northwest
140 m · 10 sec · Memorial Parkway Northwest
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Turn left onto University Drive Northwest
959 ft · 25 sec · University Drive Northwest
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Take the exit right
52 m · 5 sec
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Turn right onto Pulaski Pike Northwest
1.3 km · 2 min · Pulaski Pike Northwest
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Turn left onto Oakwood Avenue Northwest
1.4 mi · 3 min · Oakwood Avenue Northwest
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Turn right onto Jordan Lane Northwest
1.8 mi · 3 min · Jordan Lane Northwest
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Continue on Ardmore Highway
7.3 mi · 10 min · Ardmore Highway
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Turn left onto Harvest Road
1.1 km · 2 min · Harvest Road
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Turn left onto West Highlander Drive
1574 ft · 1 min · West Highlander Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Highlander Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Oneonta and Hoover.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Longest stretch
Turn right
42.1 mi · 00h 56m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Oneonta and Patchy Frost then Sunny near Hoover.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Oneonta to Hoover?
The road trip is about 77 miles (123.9 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?
Arab is a useful midpoint, sitting about 38.5 miles from Oneonta and 38.5 miles from Hoover.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 64.4 miles (103.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.6 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:48 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.98 one way or $19.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Oneonta and Patchy Frost then Sunny near Hoover.
Stop Ideas Near Arab
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 Arab.
Birmingham
Anniston
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Oneonta and Hoover. Straight-line distance: 64.45 mi (103.72 km).
#1 Oneonta
City in Alabama, United States of America
| Population | 6,601 |
| Coordinates | 33.9481500, -86.4727600 |
| Altitude | 262 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Hoover
Hoover is a place in Alabama, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 34.8553700, -86.7355500 |
| Altitude | 266 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hoover (-86.73555, 34.85537)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 124 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 55m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 57m |
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 | $3.67 | $9.98 | $19.95 |
| Mid-grade | $4.15 | $11.30 | $22.60 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $12.39 | $24.77 |
| Diesel | $5.82 | $15.84 | $31.67 |
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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