How far is Stewartville, AL from Hoover, AL?

The driving distance from Stewartville, AL to Hoover, AL is about 51.6 miles (83.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 39.8 miles (64 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 03m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
51.65 mi
01h 01m
Flight
39.76 mi
63.99 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
39.76 mi
Kilometers
63.99 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
51.65 mi
Kilometers
83.12 km
Drive Time
01h 01m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hoover
Tue, Nov 10, 7:57 PM CST
Return by in Stewartville
Tue, Nov 10, 8:59 PM CST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Stewartville
2026-11-10T18:55
Arrive Hoover
Tue, Nov 10, 7:57 PM CST
Route Timing
01h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:02 AM to 11:02 AM CST

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

Leave by
4:26 PM CST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Stewartville
9:30 PM CST
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
Westover
AL

City in Alabama, United States

From Stewartville
25.9 mi
00h 30m
To Hoover
25.7 mi
00h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Nov 10 6:00 AM CST
Wind
0 to 5 mph N
Destination
72°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Nov 10 6:00 AM CST
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Stewartville and Hoover.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on County Road 41

    53 m · 8 sec · County Road 41

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Broadway Avenue

    4.4 mi · 5 min · Broadway Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on Rockford Highway

    1203 ft · 21 sec · Rockford Highway

  4. 4

    Turn left

    18.1 mi · 24 min

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    21.4 mi · 28 min

  6. 6

    Turn left onto I 459 South

    2459 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto John M. Harbert III Freeway

    5.2 mi · 6 min · John M. Harbert III Freeway

  8. 8

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

    1332 ft · 33 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on US 31 North: Hoover

    157 m · 13 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto Montgomery Highway

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Montgomery Highway

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Braddock Drive

    1162 ft · 53 sec · Braddock Drive

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Spruce Drive

    133 m · 25 sec · Spruce Drive

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Whispering Pines Circle

    814 ft · 36 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 Stewartville 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
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Rockford Highway
21.6 mi · 42%
John M. Harbert III Freeway
5.23 mi · 10%
Broadway Avenue
4.38 mi · 8%
Montgomery Highway
1.14 mi · 2%
I 459 South
0.47 mi · 1%
US 31
0.25 mi
Longest Stretch

Rockford Highway

Continue straight

21.4 mi · 00h 28m

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 01m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.8 mi
39.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Westover
00h 30m from Stewartville
Leave By
4:26 PM CST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Stewartville 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 Stewartville to Hoover?

The road trip is about 51.6 miles (83.1 km) and usually takes 01h 01m 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?

Westover is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.9 miles from Stewartville and 25.7 miles from Hoover.

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

The direct path is about 39.8 miles (64 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.8 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:26 PM CST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.58 one way or $13.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Westover

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

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

RAIL

Birmingham

31 mi away
1819 Morris Ave.
RAIL

Anniston

73 mi away
126 West 4th St
BUS

Brent, AL

73 mi away
10393 Alabama Highway 5
RAIL

Tuscaloosa

97 mi away
2105 Greensboro Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Stewartville and Hoover. Straight-line distance: 39.76 mi (63.99 km).

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#1 Stewartville

Stewartville is a place in Alabama, United States.

Population0
Coordinates33.0792900, -86.2444200
Altitude220
CountryUnited States
Hoover

#2 Hoover

The most populous city in Jefferson County, Alabama.

Population85,959
Coordinates33.4053900, -86.8113800
Altitude176
CountryUnited States
Start: County Road 41 (-86.244544, 33.07947)
End: Whispering Pines Circle (-86.811477, 33.405365)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 83 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.82 gal
6.9 L · about $6.58
Round trip
$13.15
3.64 gal · 13.8 L
Estimated CO2
16.2 kg one way
Round trip: 32.3 kg / 71 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.61 $6.58 $13.15
Mid-grade $4.07 $7.41 $14.81
Premium $4.48 $8.15 $16.30
Diesel $5.76 $10.48 $20.97

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 · Nov 10, 2026

There is no time difference between Stewartville and Hoover. The current time is 18:55:58.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.