How far is Red Bay, AL from Hoover, AL?
The driving distance from Red Bay, AL to Hoover, AL is about 126.5 miles (203.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 02m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 104.5 miles (168.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 04m 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 02h 02m.
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 Walker County, Alabama, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Red Bay and Hoover.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Red Bay and Hoover.
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Start on 4th Street Southeast
33 m · 7 sec · 4th Street Southeast
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Turn right onto 4th Avenue Southeast
1983 ft · 46 sec · 4th Avenue Southeast
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Turn right onto 11th Street East
2.1 mi · 4 min · 11th Street East
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Continue on Alabama Highway 19
6.6 mi · 9 min · Alabama Highway 19
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Keep slight right to continue on Alabama Highway 19
15.5 mi · 21 min · Alabama Highway 19
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Turn right
1355 ft · 26 sec
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Take the ramp slight left toward I-22 East: Birmingham
1769 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left
87.8 mi · 1 hr 34 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 65 South: Birmingham
2657 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left
12 mi · 15 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 31, AL 3
1124 ft · 28 sec
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Turn right onto Montgomery Highway
1241 ft · 32 sec · Montgomery Highway
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Turn right onto Old Columbiana Road
80 m · 21 sec · Old Columbiana Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Old Columbiana Road
597 ft · 45 sec · Old Columbiana Road
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Turn right onto Deo Dara Drive
1128 ft · 55 sec · Deo Dara Drive
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Whispering Pines Circle
46 m · 7 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 Red Bay 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-22 East
Merge slight left
87.8 mi · 01h 34m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Red Bay 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 Red Bay to Hoover?
The road trip is about 126.5 miles (203.6 km) and usually takes 02h 02m 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?
Carbon Hill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 63.2 miles from Red Bay and 63.3 miles from Hoover.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 104.5 miles (168.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 22 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 2:26 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.89 one way or $33.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Red Bay and Mostly Sunny near Hoover.
Stop Ideas Near Carbon Hill
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 Carbon Hill.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Red Bay and Hoover. Straight-line distance: 104.49 mi (168.16 km).
#1 Red Bay
City in Alabama, United States
| Population | 3,108 |
| Coordinates | 34.4398200, -88.1408700 |
| Altitude | 197 |
| 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: 204 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 06m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 48m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 34m |
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 | $3.79 | $16.89 | $33.78 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $19.00 | $37.99 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $20.63 | $41.26 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $24.15 | $48.30 |
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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