How far is Talladega, AL from Hoover, AL?

The driving distance from Talladega, AL to Hoover, AL is about 59.5 miles (95.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 40.8 miles (65.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 58m 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
59.5 mi
00h 59m
Flight
40.74 mi
65.57 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
40.74 mi
Kilometers
65.57 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
59.5 mi
Kilometers
95.76 km
Drive Time
00h 59m

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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 00h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hoover
Wed, Apr 22, 11:37 PM CDT
Return by in Talladega
Thu, Apr 23, 12:36 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Talladega
2026-04-22T22:38
Arrive Hoover
Wed, Apr 22, 11:37 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:59 AM to 10:59 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:32 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Talladega
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
Moody
AL

City in St.

From Talladega
29.8 mi
00h 29m
To Hoover
29.7 mi
00h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°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 Talladega and Hoover.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Spring Street

    139 m · 22 sec · North Spring Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Coosa Street West

    826 ft · 42 sec · Coosa Street West

  3. 3

    Turn left onto North East Street

    1 km · 1 min · North East Street

  4. 4

    Turn left

    1.3 km · 58 sec

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    9.9 mi · 14 min

  6. 6

    Take the ramp left toward I-20 West: Birmingham

    1165 ft · 29 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    30.3 mi · 33 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 459: Montgomery, Tuscaloosa, Gadsden

    1768 ft · 34 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 459 South: Montgomery, Tuscaloosa

    1.2 km · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto John M. Harbert III Freeway

    14.5 mi · 16 min · John M. Harbert III Freeway

  11. 11

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

    1332 ft · 33 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on US 31 North: Hoover

    157 m · 13 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto Montgomery Highway

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Montgomery Highway

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Braddock Drive

    1162 ft · 53 sec · Braddock Drive

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Spruce Drive

    133 m · 25 sec · Spruce Drive

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Whispering Pines Circle

    814 ft · 36 sec · Whispering Pines Circle

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Whispering Pines Circle

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Talladega 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
17 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I-20 West
30.5 mi · 51%
John M. Harbert III Freeway
14.5 mi · 24%
North East Street
10.5 mi · 18%
Montgomery Highway
1.14 mi · 2%
I 459 South
0.78 mi · 1%
I 459
0.33 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I-20 West

Merge slight left

30.3 mi · 00h 33m

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
00h 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.7 mi
40.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Moody
00h 29m from Talladega
Leave By
4:32 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Talladega 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 Talladega to Hoover?

The road trip is about 59.5 miles (95.8 km) and usually takes 00h 59m 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?

Moody is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29.8 miles from Talladega and 29.7 miles from Hoover.

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

The direct path is about 40.8 miles (65.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.7 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 4:32 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.95 one way or $15.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Moody

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Moody and the surrounding midpoint area.
Pell City Recreation Hall
Scenic stop 9.7 mi away

Pell City Recreation Hall

Pell City , AL
2801 Stemley Bridge Rd, Pell City, AL 35128, United States
Rating 4.6/5 119 reviews Park,Auditorium,Recreation center
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 10.1 mi away

Trussville City Hall

Trussville , AL
131 Main St, Trussville, AL 35173
Rating 3.0/5 31 reviews City Hall
Pell City City Council
Nearby stop 8.5 mi away

Pell City City Council

Pell City , AL
1905 1st Ave N, Pell City, AL 35125
Rating 3.0/5 2 reviews Council

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Moody.

RAIL

Birmingham

31 mi away
1819 Morris Ave.
RAIL

Anniston

61 mi away
126 West 4th St
BUS

Brent, AL

95 mi away
10393 Alabama Highway 5
RAIL

Tuscaloosa

109 mi away
2105 Greensboro Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Talladega and Hoover. Straight-line distance: 40.74 mi (65.57 km).

Talladega

#1 Talladega

City in Talladega County, Alabama, United States

Population15,300
Coordinates33.4359400, -86.1058000
Altitude170
CountryUnited States
Hoover

#2 Hoover

The most populous city in Jefferson County, Alabama.

Population85,959
Coordinates33.4053900, -86.8113800
Altitude176
CountryUnited States
Start: North Spring Street (-86.105274, 33.43603)
End: Whispering Pines Circle (-86.811477, 33.405365)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 96 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.1 gal
7.95 L · about $7.95
Round trip
$15.91
4.2 gal · 15.9 L
Estimated CO2
18.7 kg one way
Round trip: 37.3 kg / 82 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $7.95 $15.91
Mid-grade $4.26 $8.94 $17.89
Premium $4.63 $9.71 $19.43
Diesel $5.42 $11.37 $22.74

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 Talladega and Hoover. The current time is 22:38:42.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.