How far is Stevenson, AL from Hoover, AL?

The driving distance from Stevenson, AL to Hoover, AL is about 141.2 miles (227.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 115.4 miles (185.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 34m 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
141.26 mi
02h 17m
Flight
115.38 mi
185.68 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
115.38 mi
Kilometers
185.68 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
141.26 mi
Kilometers
227.34 km
Drive Time
02h 17m

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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 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hoover
Wed, Apr 22, 9:39 PM CDT
Return by in Stevenson
Wed, Apr 22, 11:56 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Stevenson
2026-04-22T19:21
Arrive Hoover
Wed, Apr 22, 9:39 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:17 AM to 12:17 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:56 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Stevenson
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
Reece City
AL

Town in Etowah County, Alabama, United States

From Stevenson
73.1 mi
01h 08m
To Hoover
68.1 mi
01h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Wednesday

Sunny

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    34 m · 14 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    30 m · 3 sec · West Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Kentucky Avenue

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Kentucky Avenue

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right

    1312 ft · 36 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto John T Reid Parkway

    2 mi · 2 min · John T Reid Parkway

  6. 6

    Continue on Lee Highway

    1.3 km · 56 sec · Lee Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on John T Reid Parkway

    2 mi · 2 min · John T Reid Parkway

  8. 8

    Continue on Lee Highway

    2 mi · 2 min · Lee Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on John T Reid Parkway

    10 mi · 11 min · John T Reid Parkway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward 35: Veterans Drive

    1159 ft · 24 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Veterans Drive

    12.7 mi · 17 min · Veterans Drive

  12. 12

    Continue on West Main Street

    8.9 mi · 12 min · West Main Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Love Road

    3.7 mi · 5 min · Love Road

  14. 14

    Take the ramp right

    1413 ft · 34 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    80.9 mi · 1 hr 27 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight left toward I 459 South: Tuscaloosa, Montgomery

    2436 ft · 42 sec

  17. 17

    Continue on John M. Harbert III Freeway

    18.7 mi · 20 min · John M. Harbert III Freeway

  18. 18

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

    1332 ft · 33 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on US 31 North: Hoover

    157 m · 13 sec

  20. 20

    Turn straight onto Montgomery Highway

    1.1 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 Stevenson and Hoover.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
24 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Love Road
84.9 mi · 60%
John M. Harbert III Freeway
18.7 mi · 13%
John T Reid Parkway
14 mi · 10%
Veterans Drive
12.7 mi · 9%
West Main Street
8.92 mi · 6%
Lee Highway
2.82 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Love Road

Merge slight left

80.9 mi · 01h 27m

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
02h 17m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.8 mi
115.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Reece City
01h 08m from Stevenson
Leave By
1:56 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Stevenson 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 Stevenson to Hoover?

The road trip is about 141.2 miles (227.3 km) and usually takes 02h 17m 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?

Reece City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 73.1 miles from Stevenson and 68.1 miles from Hoover.

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

The direct path is about 115.4 miles (185.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.8 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 1:56 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.86 one way or $37.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Reece City

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Reece City, 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 Reece City.

RAIL

Anniston

51 mi away
126 West 4th St
RAIL

Birmingham

95 mi away
1819 Morris Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Stevenson and Hoover. Straight-line distance: 115.38 mi (185.68 km).

Stevenson

#1 Stevenson

City in Alabama

Population1,896
Coordinates34.8686900, -85.8394200
Altitude192
CountryUnited States
Hoover

#2 Hoover

The most populous city in Jefferson County, Alabama.

Population85,959
Coordinates33.4053900, -86.8113800
Altitude176
CountryUnited States
Start: Garner Street (-85.839553, 34.868859)
End: Whispering Pines Circle (-86.811477, 33.405365)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 227 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.98 gal
18.87 L · about $18.86
Round trip
$37.72
9.96 gal · 37.74 L
Estimated CO2
44.3 kg one way
Round trip: 88.5 kg / 195 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $18.86 $37.72
Mid-grade $4.26 $21.21 $42.42
Premium $4.63 $23.03 $46.07
Diesel $5.42 $26.97 $53.93

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Stevenson and Hoover. The current time is 19:21:48.

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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.