How far is Shelby, AL from Hoover, AL?
The driving distance from Shelby, AL to Hoover, AL is about 36.2 miles (58.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 24.2 miles (39 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 18m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CST.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 39m.
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
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Suburb city of Birmingham, located in Shelby County, Alabama, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Shelby and Hoover.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Shelby and Hoover.
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Start on Evergreen Road
52 m · 12 sec · Evergreen Road
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Turn left onto County Road 47
4.1 mi · 7 min · County Road 47
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Continue on Shelby Road
3257 ft · 2 min · Shelby Road
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Turn left onto Water Works Street
127 m · 14 sec · Water Works Street
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Continue on Walton Street
1567 ft · 45 sec · Walton Street
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Turn left onto West College Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · West College Street
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Continue on Alabama Highway 70
1.1 km · 1 min · Alabama Highway 70
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Turn right onto County Road 26
9.2 mi · 15 min · County Road 26
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Turn right onto 1st Street South
2 mi · 3 min · 1st Street South
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Take the ramp slight right toward I-65 North: Birmingham
1628 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left
13.1 mi · 14 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 31: Montgomery Highway
1348 ft · 33 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 31 South: Montgomery Highway, Columbiana Road, Hoover
51 m · 6 sec
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Turn left onto Montgomery Highway
2179 ft · 58 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 Shelby 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-65 North
Merge slight left
13.1 mi · 00h 14m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Shelby 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 Shelby to Hoover?
The road trip is about 36.2 miles (58.3 km) and usually takes 00h 39m 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?
Alabaster is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.4 miles from Shelby and 19.9 miles from Hoover.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 24.2 miles (39 km), while the road route adds roughly 12 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:12 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.70 one way or $9.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Shelby and Mostly Sunny near Hoover.
Stop Ideas Near Alabaster
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 Alabaster.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Shelby and Hoover. Straight-line distance: 24.25 mi (39.02 km).
#1 Shelby
Shelby is a place in Alabama, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 33.1104000, -86.5841500 |
| Altitude | 151 |
| 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: 58 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 27m |
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 | $3.67 | $4.70 | $9.39 |
| Mid-grade | $4.15 | $5.32 | $10.63 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $5.83 | $11.66 |
| Diesel | $5.82 | $7.45 | $14.90 |
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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