How far is Rogersville, AL from Hoover, AL?

The driving distance from Rogersville, AL to Hoover, AL is about 120.9 miles (194.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 102 miles (164.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 52m 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
120.92 mi
01h 56m
Flight
101.99 mi
164.14 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
101.99 mi
Kilometers
164.14 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
120.92 mi
Kilometers
194.6 km
Drive Time
01h 56m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hoover
Wed, Apr 22, 8:35 PM CDT
Return by in Rogersville
Wed, Apr 22, 10:32 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Rogersville
2026-04-22T18:39
Arrive Hoover
Wed, Apr 22, 8:35 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:56 AM to 11:56 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:38 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Rogersville
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
South Vinemont
AL

Town

From Rogersville
60.4 mi
00h 58m
To Hoover
60.5 mi
00h 58m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Wednesday

Sunny

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on United States Highway 72

    20.9 mi · 29 min · United States Highway 72

  2. 2

    Take the exit right toward I-65 South: Birmingham

    1118 ft · 27 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left

    84.8 mi · 1 hr 31 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward I 22 West, US 31: Memphis, Fultondale

    2715 ft · 38 sec

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on I 22 West: Memphis

    2666 ft · 38 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on Montgomery

    1940 ft · 28 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    12.4 mi · 16 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 31, AL 3

    1124 ft · 28 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Montgomery Highway

    1241 ft · 32 sec · Montgomery Highway

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Old Columbiana Road

    80 m · 21 sec · Old Columbiana Road

  11. 11

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

    597 ft · 45 sec · Old Columbiana Road

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Deo Dara Drive

    1128 ft · 55 sec · Deo Dara Drive

  13. 13

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

    46 m · 7 sec · Whispering Pines Circle

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Whispering Pines Circle

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
14 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I-65 South
85.1 mi · 70%
United States Highway 72
20.9 mi · 17%
Montgomery
12.8 mi · 11%
I 22 West
1.02 mi · 1%
Montgomery Highway
0.23 mi
Deo Dara Drive
0.21 mi
Longest Stretch

I-65 South

Merge slight left

84.8 mi · 01h 31m

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 56m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.9 mi
102 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
South Vinemont
00h 58m from Rogersville
Leave By
2:38 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Rogersville 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 Rogersville to Hoover?

The road trip is about 120.9 miles (194.6 km) and usually takes 01h 56m 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?

South Vinemont is a useful midpoint, sitting about 60.4 miles from Rogersville and 60.5 miles from Hoover.

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

The direct path is about 102 miles (164.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.9 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 2:38 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.17 one way or $32.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near South Vinemont

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

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

RAIL

Birmingham

81 mi away
1819 Morris Ave.
RAIL

Anniston

116 mi away
126 West 4th St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Rogersville and Hoover. Straight-line distance: 101.99 mi (164.14 km).

Rogersville

#1 Rogersville

Town in Lauderdale County, Alabama, United States

Population1,293
Coordinates34.8257800, -87.2967600
Altitude195
CountryUnited States
Hoover

#2 Hoover

The most populous city in Jefferson County, Alabama.

Population85,959
Coordinates33.4053900, -86.8113800
Altitude176
CountryUnited States
Start: United States Highway 72 (-87.297079, 34.824975)
End: Whispering Pines Circle (-86.811477, 33.405365)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 195 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.27 gal
16.15 L · about $16.17
Round trip
$32.34
8.54 gal · 32.3 L
Estimated CO2
37.9 kg one way
Round trip: 75.9 kg / 167 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $16.17 $32.34
Mid-grade $4.26 $18.19 $36.37
Premium $4.63 $19.75 $39.50
Diesel $5.42 $23.12 $46.24

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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Rogersville and Hoover. The current time is 18:39:11.

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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.