How far is Troy, AL from Hoover, AL?

The driving distance from Troy, AL to Hoover, AL is about 134.7 miles (216.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 120.7 miles (194.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 16m 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
134.73 mi
02h 08m
Flight
120.7 mi
194.24 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
120.7 mi
Kilometers
194.24 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
134.73 mi
Kilometers
216.83 km
Drive Time
02h 08m

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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 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hoover
Tue, May 5, 10:49 AM CDT
Return by in Troy
Tue, May 5, 12:57 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Troy
2026-05-05T08:41
Arrive Hoover
Tue, May 5, 10:49 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:08 AM to 12:08 PM CDT

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

Leave by
2:14 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Troy
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Deatsville
AL

Town of the United States

From Troy
65.1 mi
01h 04m
To Hoover
69.6 mi
01h 04m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S
Destination
79°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    27 m · 9 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Walnut Street

    756 ft · 35 sec · East Walnut Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North 3 Notch Street

    3173 ft · 59 sec · North 3 Notch Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto West Fairview Avenue

    972 ft · 20 sec · West Fairview Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Orion Street

    533 ft · 11 sec · Orion Street

  6. 6

    Turn straight onto Trojan Way

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Trojan Way

  7. 7

    Turn right

    3.1 mi · 4 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    36.1 mi · 43 min

  9. 9

    Continue on McGehee Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · McGehee Road

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Carter Hill Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Carter Hill Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Zelda Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Zelda Road

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Ann Street

    911 ft · 27 sec · Ann Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Ann Street South

    1322 ft · 32 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    2.5 mi · 3 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on I-65 North: Birmingham

    1759 ft · 43 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    80.3 mi · 1 hr 27 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward US 31: Montgomery Highway

    1348 ft · 33 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on US 31 South: Montgomery Highway, Columbiana Road, Hoover

    51 m · 6 sec

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Montgomery Highway

    2179 ft · 58 sec · Montgomery Highway

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Old Columbiana Road

    80 m · 21 sec · Old Columbiana Road

  21. 21

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Old Columbiana Road

    597 ft · 45 sec · Old Columbiana Road

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Deo Dara Drive

    1128 ft · 55 sec · Deo Dara Drive

  23. 23

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Whispering Pines Circle

    46 m · 7 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 Troy 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
24 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
2 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I-65 North
80.6 mi · 60%
Trojan Way
37.6 mi · 28%
Ann Street South
2.79 mi · 2%
McGehee Road
1.45 mi · 1%
Zelda Road
1.09 mi · 1%
Carter Hill Road
1.07 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I-65 North

Merge slight left

80.3 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 08m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14 mi
120.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Deatsville
01h 04m from Troy
Leave By
2:14 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Troy 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 Troy to Hoover?

The road trip is about 134.7 miles (216.8 km) and usually takes 02h 08m 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?

Deatsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 65.1 miles from Troy and 69.6 miles from Hoover.

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

The direct path is about 120.7 miles (194.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 14 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 2:14 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.03 one way or $36.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Deatsville

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

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

BUS

Montgomery, AL

32 mi away
950 West South Boulevard
BUS

Selma, AL

63 mi away
434 Broad Street
BUS

Brent, AL

82 mi away
10393 Alabama Highway 5
BUS

Marion, AL

86 mi away
26400 Alabama Highway 14

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Troy and Hoover. Straight-line distance: 120.7 mi (194.24 km).

Troy

#1 Troy

City in Pike County, Alabama, United States

Population18,762
Coordinates31.8087700, -85.9699500
Altitude165
CountryUnited States
Hoover

#2 Hoover

The most populous city in Jefferson County, Alabama.

Population85,959
Coordinates33.4053900, -86.8113800
Altitude176
CountryUnited States
Start: East Walnut Street (-85.969958, 31.808534)
End: Whispering Pines Circle (-86.811477, 33.405365)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 217 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 55m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.76 gal
18 L · about $18.03
Round trip
$36.05
9.52 gal · 36 L
Estimated CO2
42.3 kg one way
Round trip: 84.6 kg / 187 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $18.03 $36.05
Mid-grade $4.26 $20.27 $40.55
Premium $4.63 $22.02 $44.03
Diesel $5.42 $25.78 $51.55

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 · May 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Troy and Hoover. The current time is 08:41:37.

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.