Origin
Center Point, AL
Afternoon in Center Point on Sunday
Local time
3:00 PM
CDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Center Point, AL to Hoover, AL
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
34m
Distance
23 mi
37 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Fair
4 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 31m
★
6 AM
0h 34m
8 AM
0h 40m
10 AM
0h 36m
12 PM
0h 36m
3 PM
0h 37m
5 PM
0h 40m
8 PM
0h 33m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Center Point, AL
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Trip Overview
Center Point to Hoover is 23 miles and takes about 34 minutes via I 59, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Alabama, connecting two points in the Southeast region. Given its highway-focused profile and under-an-hour drive time, it’s a straightforward journey. It's ideal for a quick relocation or a brief connection between these two nearby areas without much fuss.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 59 | 9.1 mi | 11m |
| I 65 | 8.2 mi | 10m |
| Center Point Parkway | 2.4 mi | 4m |
| Parkway East | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| Montgomery Highway | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Deo Dara Drive | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Old Columbiana Road | 0.2 mi | 1m |
| Roebuck Parkway | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 59
— 9.1 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Center Point, AL and Hoover, AL.
1
Start on 23rd Avenue Northeast
73 ft
·
9 sec
·
23rd Avenue Northeast
2
Turn left onto AL 75
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Center Point Parkway
3
Continue on AL 75
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Parkway East
4
Continue on AL 75
226 ft
·
5 sec
·
Parkway East
5
Continue on AL 75
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
Roebuck Parkway
6
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
Toward I 59 South: Birmingham
7
Merge onto I 59
9.1 mi
·
11 min
·
I 59
Use the straight lane.
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
Exit 124B
Toward I 65 South: Montgomery
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
9
Merge onto I 65
8.2 mi
·
10 min
·
I 65
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Exit 252
Toward US 31, AL 3
11
Turn right onto US 31
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
Montgomery Highway
12
Turn right onto Old Columbiana Road
263 ft
·
20 sec
·
Old Columbiana Road
13
At end of road, turn left onto Old Columbiana Road
0.1 mi
·
45 sec
·
Old Columbiana Road
14
Turn right onto Deo Dara Drive
0.2 mi
·
55 sec
·
Deo Dara Drive
15
At end of road, turn left onto Whispering Pines Circle
150 ft
·
6 sec
·
Whispering Pines Circle
16
Arrive at destination
Whispering Pines Circle
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 115 decision points cluster between mile 4.5 and 23 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
4.5 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
I 59
Merge onto I 59
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
7
13.7 mi into trip
|
~20m in
Take the exit toward I 65 South: Montgomery
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
Exit 124B
Toward I 65 South: Montgomery
5
13.9 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
I 65
Merge onto I 65
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
22.2 mi into trip
|
~31m in
Take the exit toward US 31, AL 3
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 252
Toward US 31, AL 3
6
23 mi into trip
|
~34m in
|
Whispering Pines Circle
At end of road, turn left onto Whispering Pines Circle
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.47 one way
$6.95 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $3.81 | $7.63 |
| premium | $4.56 | $4.13 | $8.26 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.08 | $10.16 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.9 | 0 | $2.41 | $1.10 |
| Efficient EV | 5.8 | 0 | $2.01 | $0.92 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.2 | 0 | $3.22 | $1.47 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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 Sunday
Local time
3:00 PM
CDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
34m 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 is primarily a highway-focused drive, with 94% of the route utilizing major interstates. You'll experience long, uninterrupted stretches, including a 9.1-mile segment on I 59. Expect a fast-paced journey on well-maintained highways for the majority of the trip. The character is consistent, offering a direct and efficient path between your starting and ending points.
94% 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: 9.1 mi on I 59.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 59 and I 65. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 4.5 miles in near I 59.
Driving Effort
6/10
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 23 miles you will encounter 11 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 4.5 miles (I 59): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 13.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 13.9 miles (I 65): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Arriving in Hoover, AL
Full guide →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 34m. Total distance: 23 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
34m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (94%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 9.1 miles on I 59. 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 4.5 miles (I 59): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 13.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 13.9 miles (I 65): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — 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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