How far is Rock Creek, AL from Hoover, AL?
The driving distance from Rock Creek, AL to Hoover, AL is about 27.7 miles (44.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 16.3 miles (26.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 15m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 37m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Rock Creek and Hoover.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rock Creek and Hoover.
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Start on Hancock Drive
931 ft · 43 sec · Hancock Drive
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Turn right onto Park Road
1075 ft · 47 sec · Park Road
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Turn straight onto Lock 17 Road
1683 ft · 34 sec · Lock 17 Road
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Continue on Warrior River Road
4.3 mi · 8 min · Warrior River Road
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Continue on Allison-Bonnett Memorial Drive
4.1 mi · 7 min · Allison-Bonnett Memorial Drive
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Continue on Valley Road
1546 ft · 31 sec · Valley Road
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Continue on Allison-Bonnett Memorial Drive
155 m · 10 sec · Allison-Bonnett Memorial Drive
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 20 East, I 59 North: Birmingham
1731 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left
8.2 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 65 South: Montgomery
2580 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight right
8.1 mi · 10 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 Rock Creek and Hoover.
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.
I 20 East
Merge slight left
8.15 mi · 00h 09m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Rock Creek and Sunny near Hoover.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Rock Creek to Hoover?
The road trip is about 27.7 miles (44.6 km) and usually takes 00h 37m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
McDonald Chapel is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.7 miles from Rock Creek and 14 miles from Hoover.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 16.3 miles (26.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.4 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:14 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.71 one way or $7.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Rock Creek and Sunny near Hoover.
Stop Ideas Near McDonald Chapel
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City of Adamsville City Hall
West Jefferson Town Hall
The Preserve Town Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to McDonald Chapel.
Birmingham
Brent, AL
Tuscaloosa
Anniston
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Rock Creek and Hoover. Straight-line distance: 16.27 mi (26.19 km).
#1 Rock Creek
City in Pine County, Minnesota, United States
| Population | 1,456 |
| Coordinates | 33.4770500, -87.0802700 |
| Altitude | 179 |
| 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: 45 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 20m |
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 | $3.71 | $7.42 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $4.17 | $8.35 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $4.53 | $9.07 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $5.31 | $10.61 |
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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