How far is Oxford, AL from Hoover, AL?
The driving distance from Oxford, AL to Hoover, AL is about 66.4 miles (106.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 01m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 58.1 miles (93.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 03m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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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 01m.
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.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Oxford and Hoover.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oxford and Hoover.
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Start on Snow Street
2217 ft · 58 sec · Snow Street
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Turn right onto Quintard Drive
1.1 km · 1 min · Quintard Drive
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Take the exit right toward I 20 West: Birmingham
1340 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left
47.8 mi · 51 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 459: Montgomery, Tuscaloosa, Gadsden
1768 ft · 34 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 459 South: Montgomery, Tuscaloosa
1.2 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto John M. Harbert III Freeway
14.5 mi · 16 min · John M. Harbert III Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 31: Hoover, Pelham
1332 ft · 33 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 31 North: Hoover
157 m · 13 sec
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Turn straight onto Montgomery Highway
1.1 mi · 2 min · Montgomery Highway
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Turn left onto Braddock Drive
1162 ft · 53 sec · Braddock Drive
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Turn right onto Spruce Drive
133 m · 25 sec · Spruce Drive
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Turn left onto Whispering Pines Circle
814 ft · 36 sec · Whispering Pines Circle
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Whispering Pines Circle
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Oxford and Hoover.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 20 West
Merge slight left
47.8 mi · 00h 51m
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 Oxford and Sunny near Hoover.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Oxford to Hoover?
The road trip is about 66.4 miles (106.9 km) and usually takes 01h 01m 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?
Pell City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 33.3 miles from Oxford and 33.1 miles from Hoover.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 58.1 miles (93.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.3 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 4:26 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.90 one way or $17.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Oxford and Sunny near Hoover.
Stop Ideas Near Pell City
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Pell City Recreation Hall
Trussville City Hall
City of Lincoln Water Department
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Pell City.
Anniston
Birmingham
Brent, AL
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Oxford and Hoover. Straight-line distance: 58.07 mi (93.46 km).
#1 Oxford
City in Calhoun and Talladega counties, Alabama, USA
| Population | 21,216 |
| Coordinates | 33.6142700, -85.8349600 |
| Altitude | 200 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Hoover
The most populous city in Jefferson County, Alabama.
| Population | 85,959 |
| Coordinates | 33.4053900, -86.8113800 |
| Altitude | 176 |
| Country | United States |
End: Whispering Pines Circle (-86.811477, 33.405365)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 107 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 49m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.79 | $8.90 | $17.80 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $10.01 | $20.02 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $10.87 | $21.74 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $12.73 | $25.45 |
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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