How far is Valley Grande, AL from Hoover, AL?

The driving distance from Valley Grande, AL to Hoover, AL is about 75.6 miles (121.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 62.8 miles (101 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 41m 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
75.6 mi
01h 20m
Flight
62.77 mi
101.02 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
62.77 mi
Kilometers
101.02 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
75.6 mi
Kilometers
121.66 km
Drive Time
01h 20m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hoover
Thu, Apr 30, 6:44 PM CDT
Return by in Valley Grande
Thu, Apr 30, 8:05 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Valley Grande
2026-04-30T17:23
Arrive Hoover
Thu, Apr 30, 6:44 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:21 AM to 11:21 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:48 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Valley Grande
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
Jemison
AL

Town

From Valley Grande
36.3 mi
00h 40m
To Hoover
39.3 mi
00h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph N
Destination
73°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Valley Grande and Hoover.

  1. 1

    Start on Citizens Parkway

    11.6 mi · 20 min · Citizens Parkway

  2. 2

    Continue on Alabama Highway 22

    9.3 mi · 13 min · Alabama Highway 22

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Foshee Avenue

    1145 ft · 39 sec · Foshee Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn straight

    2.7 mi · 4 min

  5. 5

    Turn left

    13.9 mi · 20 min

  6. 6

    Turn left

    13.1 mi · 19 min

  7. 7

    Take the ramp left

    1231 ft · 30 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    20.2 mi · 22 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 31: Montgomery Highway

    1348 ft · 33 sec

  10. 10

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

    51 m · 6 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Montgomery Highway

    2179 ft · 58 sec · Montgomery Highway

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Old Columbiana Road

    80 m · 21 sec · Old Columbiana Road

  13. 13

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

    597 ft · 45 sec · Old Columbiana Road

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Deo Dara Drive

    1128 ft · 55 sec · Deo Dara Drive

  15. 15

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

    46 m · 7 sec · Whispering Pines Circle

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Whispering Pines Circle

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Valley Grande and Hoover.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
16 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Foshee Avenue
20.7 mi · 27%
Citizens Parkway
11.6 mi · 15%
Alabama Highway 22
9.3 mi · 12%
Montgomery Highway
0.41 mi · 1%
US 31
0.26 mi
Deo Dara Drive
0.21 mi
Longest Stretch

Foshee Avenue

Merge slight left

20.2 mi · 00h 22m

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 20m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.8 mi
62.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Jemison
00h 40m from Valley Grande
Leave By
3:48 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Valley Grande and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Partly Sunny near Hoover.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Valley Grande to Hoover?

The road trip is about 75.6 miles (121.7 km) and usually takes 01h 20m 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?

Jemison is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.3 miles from Valley Grande and 39.3 miles from Hoover.

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

The direct path is about 62.8 miles (101 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.8 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:48 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.11 one way or $20.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Valley Grande and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Partly Sunny near Hoover.

Stop Ideas Near Jemison

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

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

BUS

Brent, AL

40 mi away
10393 Alabama Highway 5
RAIL

Birmingham

62 mi away
1819 Morris Ave.
BUS

Marion, AL

64 mi away
26400 Alabama Highway 14
BUS

Selma, AL

66 mi away
434 Broad Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Valley Grande and Hoover. Straight-line distance: 62.77 mi (101.02 km).

Valley Grande

#1 Valley Grande

City in Dallas County, Alabama, United States

Population3,468
Coordinates32.5090200, -86.9874900
Altitude111
CountryUnited States
Hoover

#2 Hoover

The most populous city in Jefferson County, Alabama.

Population85,959
Coordinates33.4053900, -86.8113800
Altitude176
CountryUnited States
Start: Citizens Parkway (-86.987458, 32.509008)
End: Whispering Pines Circle (-86.811477, 33.405365)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 122 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.67 gal
10.1 L · about $10.11
Round trip
$20.22
5.34 gal · 20.2 L
Estimated CO2
23.7 kg one way
Round trip: 47.5 kg / 105 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $10.11 $20.22
Mid-grade $4.26 $11.37 $22.74
Premium $4.63 $12.35 $24.70
Diesel $5.42 $14.46 $28.92

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Valley Grande and Hoover. The current time is 17:23:53.

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.