How far is Opp, AL from Hoover, AL?

The driving distance from Opp, AL to Hoover, AL is about 164.4 miles (264.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 150.2 miles (241.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 31m 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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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.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
164.42 mi
02h 45m
Flight
150.21 mi
241.74 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
150.21 mi
Kilometers
241.74 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
164.42 mi
Kilometers
264.61 km
Drive Time
02h 45m

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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 02h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hoover
Wed, Apr 22, 10:57 PM CDT
Return by in Opp
Thu, Apr 23, 1:43 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Opp
2026-04-22T20:12
Arrive Hoover
Wed, Apr 22, 10:57 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:46 AM to 12:46 PM CDT

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

Leave by
12:58 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Opp
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
Hayneville
AL

Town in Alabama

From Opp
93.1 mi
01h 22m
To Hoover
71.3 mi
01h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE
Destination
81°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Hart Avenue

    24 m · 9 sec · West Hart Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    595 ft · 10 sec · South Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto West Cummings Avenue

    3 mi · 4 min · West Cummings Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    1741 ft · 31 sec

  5. 5

    Turn right

    12.7 mi · 15 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right

    66 m · 6 sec

  7. 7

    Turn slight right onto River Falls Street

    3.8 mi · 6 min · River Falls Street

  8. 8

    Turn right

    17.9 mi · 21 min

  9. 9

    Continue on Mobile Road

    9.3 mi · 11 min · Mobile Road

  10. 10

    Take the ramp right

    1486 ft · 36 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    137.3 mi · 2 hr 29 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 31: Montgomery Highway

    1348 ft · 33 sec

  13. 13

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

    51 m · 6 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Montgomery Highway

    2179 ft · 58 sec · Montgomery Highway

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Old Columbiana Road

    80 m · 21 sec · Old Columbiana Road

  16. 16

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

    597 ft · 45 sec · Old Columbiana Road

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Deo Dara Drive

    1128 ft · 55 sec · Deo Dara Drive

  18. 18

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

    46 m · 7 sec · Whispering Pines Circle

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Whispering Pines Circle

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Opp 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
19 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Mobile Road
147 mi · 89%
River Falls Street
3.81 mi · 2%
West Cummings Avenue
3.32 mi · 2%
Montgomery Highway
0.41 mi
US 31
0.26 mi
Deo Dara Drive
0.21 mi
Longest Stretch

Mobile Road

Merge slight left

137 mi · 02h 29m

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 45m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.2 mi
150.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hayneville
01h 22m from Opp
Leave By
12:58 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Opp and Mostly Sunny near Hoover.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 164.4 miles (264.6 km) and usually takes 02h 45m 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?

Hayneville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 93.1 miles from Opp and 71.3 miles from Hoover.

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

The direct path is about 150.2 miles (241.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.2 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 12:58 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.96 one way or $43.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Opp and Mostly Sunny near Hoover.

Stop Ideas Near Hayneville

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

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

BUS

Montgomery, AL

29 mi away
950 West South Boulevard
BUS

Selma, AL

49 mi away
434 Broad Street
BUS

Camden, AL

69 mi away
8 Claiborne Street \r\n8 Claiborne Street \r\n
BUS

Marion, AL

85 mi away
26400 Alabama Highway 14

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Opp and Hoover. Straight-line distance: 150.21 mi (241.74 km).

Opp

#1 Opp

City in Covington County, Alabama, United States

Population6,313
Coordinates31.2826700, -86.2555100
Altitude103
CountryUnited States
Hoover

#2 Hoover

The most populous city in Jefferson County, Alabama.

Population85,959
Coordinates33.4053900, -86.8113800
Altitude176
CountryUnited States
Start: West Hart Avenue (-86.255511, 31.282656)
End: Whispering Pines Circle (-86.811477, 33.405365)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 265 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.8 gal
21.96 L · about $21.96
Round trip
$43.93
11.6 gal · 43.92 L
Estimated CO2
51.5 kg one way
Round trip: 103.1 kg / 227 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $21.96 $43.93
Mid-grade $4.26 $24.70 $49.40
Premium $4.63 $26.83 $53.65
Diesel $5.42 $31.41 $62.81

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Opp and Hoover. The current time is 20:12:08.

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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.