How far is Vernon, AL from Hoover, AL?

The driving distance from Vernon, AL to Hoover, AL is about 107.4 miles (172.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 78.5 miles (126.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 39m 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. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
107.41 mi
01h 49m
Flight
78.54 mi
126.4 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
78.54 mi
Kilometers
126.4 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
107.41 mi
Kilometers
172.86 km
Drive Time
01h 49m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hoover
Fri, May 15, 12:15 PM CDT
Return by in Vernon
Fri, May 15, 2:04 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Vernon
2026-05-15T10:25
Arrive Hoover
Fri, May 15, 12:15 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:50 AM to 11:50 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:50 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Vernon
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
Jasper
AL

City in Walker County, Alabama, United States

From Vernon
51.8 mi
00h 54m
To Hoover
55.6 mi
00h 54m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph SE
Destination
80°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Columbus Avenue Northeast

    2826 ft · 1 min · Columbus Avenue Northeast

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Company B Street

    146 m · 30 sec · Company B Street

  3. 3

    Turn left

    16.9 mi · 24 min

  4. 4

    Turn left onto 10th Street Northwest

    2570 ft · 1 min · 10th Street Northwest

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Temple Avenue North

    982 ft · 29 sec · Temple Avenue North

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Temple Avenue North

    3.9 mi · 6 min · Temple Avenue North

  7. 7

    Turn right

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  8. 8

    Turn right

    23.9 mi · 33 min

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Old Birmingham Highway

    7.6 mi · 11 min · Old Birmingham Highway

  10. 10

    Take the ramp slight right

    1892 ft · 47 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    35.1 mi · 38 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 65 South: Birmingham

    2657 ft · 38 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    12 mi · 15 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward US 31, AL 3

    1124 ft · 28 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Montgomery Highway

    1241 ft · 32 sec · Montgomery Highway

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Old Columbiana Road

    80 m · 21 sec · Old Columbiana Road

  17. 17

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

    597 ft · 45 sec · Old Columbiana Road

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Deo Dara Drive

    1128 ft · 55 sec · Deo Dara Drive

  19. 19

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

    46 m · 7 sec · Whispering Pines Circle

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Whispering Pines Circle

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Vernon 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
20 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Old Birmingham Highway
43 mi · 40%
I 65 South
12.5 mi · 12%
Temple Avenue North
4.04 mi · 4%
Columbus Avenue Northeast
0.54 mi
10th Street Northwest
0.49 mi
Montgomery Highway
0.23 mi
Longest Stretch

Old Birmingham Highway

Merge slight left

35.1 mi · 00h 38m

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 49m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.9 mi
78.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Jasper
00h 54m from Vernon
Leave By
2:50 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Vernon and Sunny near Hoover.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Vernon to Hoover?

The road trip is about 107.4 miles (172.9 km) and usually takes 01h 49m 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?

Jasper is a useful midpoint, sitting about 51.8 miles from Vernon and 55.6 miles from Hoover.

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

The direct path is about 78.5 miles (126.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.9 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 2:50 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.35 one way or $28.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Vernon and Sunny near Hoover.

Stop Ideas Near Jasper

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

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

RAIL

Birmingham

56 mi away
1819 Morris Ave.
RAIL

Tuscaloosa

76 mi away
2105 Greensboro Ave
BUS

Brent, AL

98 mi away
10393 Alabama Highway 5

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Vernon and Hoover. Straight-line distance: 78.54 mi (126.4 km).

Vernon

#1 Vernon

City in Lamar County, Alabama, United States

Population1,843
Coordinates33.7570500, -88.1089200
Altitude91
CountryUnited States
Hoover

#2 Hoover

The most populous city in Jefferson County, Alabama.

Population85,959
Coordinates33.4053900, -86.8113800
Altitude176
CountryUnited States
Start: Columbus Avenue Northeast (-88.108901, 33.757162)
End: Whispering Pines Circle (-86.811477, 33.405365)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 173 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.79 gal
14.35 L · about $14.35
Round trip
$28.71
7.58 gal · 28.7 L
Estimated CO2
33.7 kg one way
Round trip: 67.4 kg / 149 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $14.35 $28.71
Mid-grade $4.26 $16.14 $32.28
Premium $4.63 $17.53 $35.06
Diesel $5.42 $20.52 $41.05

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Vernon and Hoover. The current time is 10:25:41.

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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.