How far is Thomasville, AL from Hoover, AL?
The driving distance from Thomasville, AL to Hoover, AL is about 135.8 miles (218.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 116.3 miles (187.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 56m 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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Flight Distance
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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 28m.
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.
County seat of Perry County, Alabama
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Thomasville and Hoover.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Thomasville and Hoover.
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Start on Wilson Avenue
16 m · 4 sec · Wilson Avenue
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Turn right onto West Front Street
105 m · 11 sec · West Front Street
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Turn right onto Nicol Avenue
1668 ft · 50 sec · Nicol Avenue
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Turn right
2 mi · 2 min
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Turn straight onto State Route 5
7.5 mi · 11 min · State Route 5
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Continue on Broad Street
3.8 mi · 6 min · Broad Street
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Continue on State Route 5
21.2 mi · 31 min · State Route 5
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Continue on Jefferson Davis Highway
4.3 mi · 6 min · Jefferson Davis Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on State Route 5
49.8 mi · 1 hr 10 min · State Route 5
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Route 5
35 m · 4 sec · State Route 5
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Exit the roundabout onto State Route 5
18.8 mi · 26 min · State Route 5
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Turn slight right
3 mi · 5 min
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Take the ramp right
8.8 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 459 North: Gadsden, Atlanta
2902 ft · 1 min
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Continue on John M. Harbert III Freeway
13 mi · 14 min · John M. Harbert III Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 31: Hoover, Pelham
3065 ft · 1 min
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Turn left onto Montgomery Highway
1.4 mi · 2 min · Montgomery Highway
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Turn left onto Braddock Drive
1162 ft · 53 sec · Braddock Drive
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Turn right onto Spruce Drive
133 m · 25 sec · Spruce Drive
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Turn left onto Whispering Pines Circle
814 ft · 36 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 Thomasville and Hoover.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
State Route 5
Keep slight left to continue on State Route 5
49.8 mi · 01h 11m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Thomasville and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Hoover.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Thomasville to Hoover?
The road trip is about 135.8 miles (218.5 km) and usually takes 02h 28m 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?
Marion is a useful midpoint, sitting about 67.9 miles from Thomasville and 67.9 miles from Hoover.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 116.3 miles (187.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.5 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 1:34 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.14 one way or $36.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Thomasville and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Hoover.
Stop Ideas Near Marion
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 Marion.
Marion, AL
Selma, AL
Brent, AL
Tuscaloosa
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Thomasville and Hoover. Straight-line distance: 116.26 mi (187.11 km).
#1 Thomasville
City in Clarke County, Alabama, United States
| Population | 3,766 |
| Coordinates | 31.9134900, -87.7358400 |
| Altitude | 116 |
| 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: 218 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 56m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 41m |
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 | $3.79 | $18.14 | $36.28 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $20.40 | $40.80 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $22.15 | $44.31 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $25.94 | $51.88 |
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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