Origin
Anniston, AL
Afternoon in Anniston on Tuesday
Local time
12:09 PM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Anniston, AL to Hoover, AL
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 22m
Distance
69 mi
111 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 16m
★
6 AM
1h 22m
8 AM
1h 35m
10 AM
1h 26m
12 PM
1h 25m
3 PM
1h 27m
5 PM
1h 34m
8 PM
1h 18m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Anniston, AL
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Trip Overview
This 69-mile drive from Anniston, AL to Hoover, AL is a straightforward trip that can easily be completed in about 1 hour and 22 minutes. Given its short duration and focus on major highways, it's perfectly suited as a single-day excursion, requiring no overnight stops. You'll be spending about 82% of your time on highways, making for a relatively quick journey. Budget around $10 for fuel, a modest expense for this short hop within the Southeast region. The overall feel of this route is practical and efficient, designed for getting from point A to point B without much fuss.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 20 | 42 mi | 44m |
| John M. Harbert III Freeway | 14.5 mi | 15m |
| Albert P Brewer Highway | 7.9 mi | 11m |
| Montgomery Highway | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Donald G. Holmes Bypass | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Gurnee Avenue | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Braddock Drive | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Whispering Pines Circle | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 20
— 42 mi, about 44m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Anniston, AL and Hoover, AL.
1
Start on this road
0.1 mi
·
45 sec
·
this road
2
At end of road, turn right onto Gurnee Avenue
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Gurnee Avenue
3
At end of road, turn right onto AL 202
7.9 mi
·
11 min
·
Albert P Brewer Highway
4
Continue on AL 202
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Donald G. Holmes Bypass
5
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Use the right lane.
6
Merge onto I 20
42 mi
·
44 min
·
I 20
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
Exit 136
Toward I 459: Montgomery, Tuscaloosa, Gadsden
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight left at fork
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 459 South: Montgomery, Tuscaloosa
9
Merge onto I 459
14 mi
·
15 min
·
John M. Harbert III Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
Exit 13B
Toward US 31: Hoover, Pelham
Use the slight right lane.
11
Keep slight right at fork
516 ft
·
12 sec
Toward US 31 North: Hoover
Use the right lane.
12
Turn straight onto US 31
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Montgomery Highway
13
Turn left onto Braddock Drive
0.2 mi
·
53 sec
·
Braddock Drive
14
Turn right onto Spruce Drive
436 ft
·
25 sec
·
Spruce Drive
15
Turn left onto Whispering Pines Circle
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
Whispering Pines Circle
16
Arrive at destination
Whispering Pines Circle
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
35 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 34.5 miles from Anniston, AL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 125 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 67.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Gurnee Avenue
At end of road, turn right onto Gurnee Avenue
Navigation decision point
8
51.5 mi into trip
|
~59m in
Take the exit toward I 459: Montgomery, Tuscaloosa, Gadsden
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 136
Toward I 459: Montgomery, Tuscaloosa, Gadsden
6
51.8 mi into trip
|
~1h in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 459 South: Montgomery, Tuscaloosa
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 459 South: Montgomery, Tuscaloosa
8
67.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 17m in
Take the exit toward US 31: Hoover, Pelham
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 13B
Toward US 31: Hoover, Pelham
8
67.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 17m in
Keep slight right at fork toward US 31 North: Hoover
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward US 31 North: Hoover
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.42 one way
$20.84 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
24 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $11.44 | $22.88 |
| premium | $4.56 | $12.38 | $24.77 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $15.23 | $30.47 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 24.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 20.7 | 0 | $7.24 | $3.31 |
| Efficient EV | 17.3 | 0 | $6.04 | $2.76 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 27.6 | 0 | $9.66 | $4.42 |
Gas CO2
24 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Hoover, AL
Afternoon in Hoover on Tuesday
Local time
12:09 PM
CDT
Current temp
85°F
Mostly Sunny
SW 5 to 10 mph
5% chance
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
8 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 22m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is predominantly highway-focused, with 82% of the journey taking place on well-maintained interstates and freeways. You'll primarily be on I-20, the John M. Harbert III Freeway, and the Albert P. Brewer Highway. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 42 miles on I-20, offering a consistent pace for a significant portion of the trip. Expect a driving experience that is generally smooth and direct, allowing for steady progress towards your destination.
82% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 42 mi on I 20.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 20 and John M. Harbert III Freeway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Gurnee Avenue.
Driving Effort
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 69 miles you will encounter 12 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Gurnee Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 51.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 51.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Anniston, AL and Hoover, AL, road signs point toward Tuscaloosa and Gadsden.
Tuscaloosa
51.5 mi in
|
~59m
Gadsden
51.5 mi in
|
~59m
About the Cities
Starting in Anniston, AL
Full guide →Anniston is a town of 22,000 people (2018) on the slope of the Blue Mountain in Alabama. It has several historic sites from the civil rights campaign of the 1960s.
Arriving in Hoover, AL
Full guide →Founded 1850
Hoover is a city in the Birmingham urban area in Metropolitan Alabama, south of central Birmingham. While most nearby attractions in the area are in the city of Birmingham, Hoover is an important shopping/retail area.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 22m. Total distance: 69 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 22m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (82%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 42 miles on I 20. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Hoover, AL before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Gurnee Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 51.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 51.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Freedom Riders National Monument and Birmingham Civil Rights National Monument. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Hoover, AL before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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