How far is Taylor, AL from Hoover, AL?
The driving distance from Taylor, AL to Hoover, AL is about 116.5 miles (187.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 104.4 miles (168 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 43m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 51m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in Alabama, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Taylor and Hoover.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Taylor and Hoover.
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Start on Meriwether Trail
2.5 mi · 6 min · Meriwether Trail
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Turn slight left onto Ramer Grady Road
4 mi · 10 min · Ramer Grady Road
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Continue on Ramer Grady Road
1010 ft · 35 sec · Ramer Grady Road
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Turn sharp left onto Hance Mill Road
563 ft · 11 sec · Hance Mill Road
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Turn slight right
5 mi · 9 min
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Turn right onto United States Highway 331
7.6 mi · 11 min · United States Highway 331
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Continue on Norman Bridge Road
6.6 mi · 10 min · Norman Bridge Road
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Keep slight left to continue on South Court Street
3.7 mi · 6 min · South Court Street
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Turn left onto West Fairview Avenue
1.1 km · 1 min · West Fairview Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto West Fairview Avenue
8 m · 1 sec · West Fairview Avenue
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Take the ramp slight left
1475 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left
81.3 mi · 1 hr 28 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 Taylor and Hoover.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
West Fairview Avenue
Merge slight left
81.3 mi · 01h 28m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Taylor and Sunny near Hoover.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Taylor to Hoover?
The road trip is about 116.5 miles (187.5 km) and usually takes 01h 51m 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?
Oak Grove is a useful midpoint, sitting about 56.5 miles from Taylor and 60 miles from Hoover.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 104.4 miles (168 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.1 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 2:46 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.25 one way or $32.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Taylor and Sunny near Hoover.
Stop Ideas Near Oak Grove
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 Oak Grove.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Taylor and Hoover. Straight-line distance: 104.36 mi (167.95 km).
#1 Taylor
Taylor is a place in Alabama, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 31.9754300, -86.2333000 |
| Altitude | 157 |
| 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: 188 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 56m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 39m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 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 | $3.95 | $16.25 | $32.50 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $18.20 | $36.41 |
| Premium | $4.84 | $19.87 | $39.74 |
| Diesel | $5.93 | $24.39 | $48.78 |
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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