How far is Perryville, AL from Hoover, AL?

The driving distance from Perryville, AL to Hoover, AL is about 73.9 miles (118.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 57.2 miles (92.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 39m 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
73.88 mi
01h 19m
Flight
57.24 mi
92.12 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
57.24 mi
Kilometers
92.12 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
73.88 mi
Kilometers
118.9 km
Drive Time
01h 19m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hoover
Sun, Apr 19, 2:26 AM CDT
Return by in Perryville
Sun, Apr 19, 3:46 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Perryville
2026-04-19T01:06
Arrive Hoover
Sun, Apr 19, 2:26 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:20 AM to 11:20 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:50 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Perryville
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
West Blocton
AL

Town

From Perryville
36.8 mi
00h 39m
To Hoover
37.1 mi
00h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Sunday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph N
Destination
70°F
Sunday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on County Road 30

    1.5 km · 2 min · County Road 30

  2. 2

    Turn left

    9.8 mi · 13 min

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right

    2357 ft · 42 sec

  4. 4

    Turn left

    14 mi · 19 min

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Montgomery Road

    2146 ft · 60 sec · Montgomery Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Walnut Street

    1583 ft · 41 sec · Walnut Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Birmingham Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · Birmingham Road

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight right

    47 m · 4 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    829 ft · 13 sec

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight left

    96 m · 14 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left

    1219 ft · 21 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Birmingham Road

    5 mi · 7 min · Birmingham Road

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto 5

    637 ft · 10 sec

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto State Route 5

    13.2 mi · 18 min · State Route 5

  15. 15

    Turn slight right

    3 mi · 5 min

  16. 16

    Take the ramp right

    8.8 mi · 10 min

  17. 17

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

    2902 ft · 1 min

  18. 18

    Continue on John M. Harbert III Freeway

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

  19. 19

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

    3065 ft · 1 min

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Montgomery Highway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Montgomery Highway

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Braddock Drive

    1162 ft · 53 sec · Braddock Drive

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Spruce Drive

    133 m · 25 sec · Spruce Drive

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Whispering Pines Circle

    814 ft · 36 sec · Whispering Pines Circle

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Whispering Pines Circle

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Perryville and Hoover.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
24 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
1 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
32.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Route 5
22 mi · 30%
John M. Harbert III Freeway
13 mi · 18%
Birmingham Road
6.22 mi · 8%
Montgomery Highway
1.4 mi · 2%
County Road 30
0.94 mi · 1%
US 31
0.58 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

14 mi · 00h 19m

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 19m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.7 mi
57.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
West Blocton
00h 39m from Perryville
Leave By
3:50 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Perryville and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Hoover.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 73.9 miles (118.9 km) and usually takes 01h 19m 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?

West Blocton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.8 miles from Perryville and 37.1 miles from Hoover.

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

The direct path is about 57.2 miles (92.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.7 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 3:50 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.88 one way or $19.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Perryville and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Hoover.

Stop Ideas Near West Blocton

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

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

BUS

Brent, AL

18 mi away
10393 Alabama Highway 5
RAIL

Tuscaloosa

41 mi away
2105 Greensboro Ave
RAIL

Birmingham

53 mi away
1819 Morris Ave.
BUS

Marion, AL

56 mi away
26400 Alabama Highway 14

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Perryville and Hoover. Straight-line distance: 57.24 mi (92.12 km).

Perryville

#1 Perryville

City in Perry County, Arkansas

Population1,460
Coordinates32.6168000, -87.1141600
Altitude120
CountryUnited States
Hoover

#2 Hoover

The most populous city in Jefferson County, Alabama.

Population85,959
Coordinates33.4053900, -86.8113800
Altitude176
CountryUnited States
Start: County Road 30 (-87.114156, 32.61686)
End: Whispering Pines Circle (-86.811477, 33.405365)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 119 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.61 gal
9.87 L · about $9.88
Round trip
$19.77
5.22 gal · 19.74 L
Estimated CO2
23.2 kg one way
Round trip: 46.4 kg / 102 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $9.88 $19.77
Mid-grade $4.26 $11.12 $22.23
Premium $4.63 $12.07 $24.14
Diesel $5.42 $14.13 $28.27

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Perryville and Hoover. The current time is 01:06:36.

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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.