Origin
Brookwood, AL
Morning in Brookwood on Tuesday
Local time
8:50 AM
CDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Brookwood, 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
2h 23m
Distance
101.7 mi
164 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$15
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 14m
★
6 AM
2h 24m
8 AM
2h 44m
10 AM
2h 31m
12 PM
2h 29m
3 PM
2h 32m
5 PM
2h 43m
8 PM
2h 18m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Brookwood, AL
Jamie Kimball
Trip Overview
Brookwood, AL to Hoover, AL is 101.7 miles and takes about 2h 23m via State Route 5 and John M. Harbert III Freeway, with a fuel budget near $15 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Alabama, traversing the Southeast region. Expect a drive focused heavily on highway travel, making it a straightforward journey. With its relatively short duration and manageable cost, this route is ideal for a single-day trip without feeling rushed.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
50.8 miles from Brookwood, AL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 16m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| State Route 5 | 68.6 mi | 1h 36m |
| John M. Harbert III Freeway | 13 mi | 13m |
| AL 22 | 4.2 mi | 7m |
| AL 5 | 3 mi | 4m |
| Montgomery Highway | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Dallas County 109 | 0.8 mi | 2m |
| Dallas County 21 | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Braddock Drive | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
State Route 5
— 68.6 mi, about 1h 36m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brookwood, AL and Hoover, AL.
1
Start on Dallas County 109
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Dallas County 109
2
At end of road, turn right onto Dallas County 21
0.2 mi
·
57 sec
·
Dallas County 21
3
Turn right onto AL 22
4.2 mi
·
7 min
·
AL 22
4
Turn right
435 ft
·
19 sec
5
Turn straight onto AL 5
50 mi
·
1 hr 10 min
·
State Route 5
6
Enter roundabout onto AL 5
115 ft
·
4 sec
·
State Route 5
7
Continue on AL 5
19 mi
·
26 min
·
State Route 5
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
Turn slight right onto AL 5
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
AL 5
9
Take the ramp
8.8 mi
·
9 min
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 106
Toward I 459 North: Gadsden, Atlanta
Use the slight right lane.
11
Continue on I 459
13 mi
·
13 min
·
John M. Harbert III Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 13
Toward US 31: Hoover, Pelham
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Turn left onto US 31
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Montgomery Highway
Use the left lane.
14
Turn left onto Braddock Drive
0.2 mi
·
53 sec
·
Braddock Drive
15
Turn right onto Spruce Drive
436 ft
·
25 sec
·
Spruce Drive
16
Turn left onto Whispering Pines Circle
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
Whispering Pines Circle
17
Arrive at destination
Whispering Pines Circle
Trip Plan
Given the 2h 23m drive time and 101.7-mile distance, this route is easily completed in a single day. You might consider leaving in the morning to allow for a relaxed pace. Since it's a relatively short trip with a low fuel cost of around $15, you won't need to worry extensively about finding fuel stops, though it's always wise to keep an eye on your gauge. Be aware that the longest continuous stretch is 68.6 miles on State Route 5, so plan for a brief stop before or after this segment if needed.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 50.8 miles from Brookwood, AL, or about 1h 16m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 68.6 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 22 miles or 35m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 50.8 miles or 1h 16m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Hoover, AL than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Brookwood, AL so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Brookwood, AL
This is one driving day of about 101.7 miles and 2h 23m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 22 miles from Brookwood, AL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on State Route 5 for about 68.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
51 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 22 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 50.8 miles from Brookwood, AL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before State Route 5 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 68.6 miles.
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 55 and 101.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
55 mi into trip
|
~1h 22m in
|
AL 5 / State Route 5
Enter roundabout onto AL 5 / State Route 5
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
8
85.7 mi into trip
|
~2h 3m in
Take the exit toward I 459 North: Gadsden, Atlanta
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 106
Toward I 459 North: Gadsden, Atlanta
8
99.2 mi into trip
|
~2h 18m 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 straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 13
Toward US 31: Hoover, Pelham
5
99.8 mi into trip
|
~2h 19m in
|
US 31 / Montgomery Highway
Turn left onto US 31 / Montgomery Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
101.5 mi into trip
|
~2h 23m in
|
Whispering Pines Circle
Turn left onto Whispering Pines Circle
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$15.36 one way
$30.72 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
36 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $16.86 | $33.72 |
| premium | $4.56 | $18.25 | $36.51 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $22.45 | $44.91 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$15
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$40–$65
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 35.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 30.5 | 0 | $10.68 | $4.88 |
| Efficient EV | 25.4 | 0 | $8.90 | $4.07 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 40.7 | 0 | $14.24 | $6.51 |
Gas CO2
36 kg
EV CO2
12 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
Morning in Hoover on Tuesday
Local time
8:50 AM
CDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
60°F
Brent, AL
51 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
1 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
2h 23m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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 87% of the route utilizing major roadways. You'll experience long stretches of consistent speed, including a significant 68.6-mile segment on State Route 5. The John M. Harbert III Freeway also contributes to the highway feel. While the majority of the drive is on faster roads, the inclusion of AL 22 offers a slight variation in the driving experience, though the overall character remains that of efficient highway travel.
87% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 68.6 mi on State Route 5.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on State Route 5 and John M. Harbert III Freeway. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 55 miles in near AL 5 / State Route 5.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 101.7 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 55 miles (AL 5 / State Route 5): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 85.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 99.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. 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.
On the drive from Brookwood, AL to Hoover, AL, road signs begin pointing toward Atlanta along the way.
Atlanta
85.7 mi in
|
~2h 3m
About the Cities
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 2h 23m. Total distance: 101.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 23m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (87%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 68.6 miles on State Route 5. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
The main spots that need attention: at 55 miles (AL 5 / State Route 5): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 85.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 99.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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