Origin
Cordova, AL
Morning in Cordova on Sunday
Local time
9:18 AM
CDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Cordova, 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
51m
Distance
41.5 mi
67 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 48m
★
6 AM
0h 52m
8 AM
1h 0m
10 AM
0h 55m
12 PM
0h 54m
3 PM
0h 55m
5 PM
1h 0m
8 PM
0h 49m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Cordova, AL
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Trip Overview
This straightforward 41.5-mile drive from Cordova to Hoover, Alabama, is a quick trip, typically taking just about 51 minutes. It's an ideal day trip, requiring no overnight stops, and is predominantly highway-focused. You'll spend most of your time on I-22 and I-65, with a brief stint on County Road 20. The estimated fuel cost is around $6, making it an economical option. This route stays within the Southeast region of Alabama, offering a simple and efficient journey for those looking to travel between these two points.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 22 | 25.5 mi | 27m |
| I 65 | 12 mi | 15m |
| County Road 20 | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| 1st Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Montgomery Highway | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Deo Dara Drive | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Old Columbiana Road | 0.2 mi | 1m |
| Commerce Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 22
— 25.5 mi, about 27m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cordova, AL and Hoover, AL.
1
Start on Commerce Street
190 ft
·
8 sec
·
Commerce Street
2
Continue on Commerce Street
398 ft
·
11 sec
·
Commerce Street
3
Continue on 1st Street
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
·
1st Street
4
At end of road, turn right onto Green Avenue
24 ft
·
6 sec
·
Green Avenue
5
Turn left onto 1st Street
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
·
1st Street
6
At end of road, turn right onto CR 20
500 ft
·
10 sec
·
Jog Road
7
Continue on CR 20
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
County Road 20
8
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
9
Merge onto I 22; US 78
26 mi
·
27 min
·
I 22; US 78
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight right at fork
0.5 mi
·
38 sec
Toward I 65 South: Birmingham
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
11
Merge onto I 65
12 mi
·
15 min
·
I 65
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Exit 252
Toward US 31, AL 3
13
Turn right onto US 31
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
Montgomery Highway
14
Turn right onto Old Columbiana Road
263 ft
·
20 sec
·
Old Columbiana Road
15
At end of road, turn left onto Old Columbiana Road
0.1 mi
·
45 sec
·
Old Columbiana Road
16
Turn right onto Deo Dara Drive
0.2 mi
·
55 sec
·
Deo Dara Drive
17
At end of road, turn left onto Whispering Pines Circle
150 ft
·
6 sec
·
Whispering Pines Circle
18
Arrive at destination
Whispering Pines Circle
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
21 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 41.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 20.7 miles from Cordova, 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 135 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 41.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Green Avenue
At end of road, turn right onto Green Avenue
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
5
0.3 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
1st Street
Turn left onto 1st Street
Navigation decision point
7
28.1 mi into trip
|
~32m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 65 South: Birmingham
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward I 65 South: Birmingham
6
40.6 mi into trip
|
~48m 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
41.5 mi into trip
|
~51m 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
$6.27 one way
$12.53 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $6.88 | $13.76 |
| premium | $4.56 | $7.45 | $14.90 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.16 | $18.33 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.5 | 0 | $4.36 | $1.99 |
| Efficient EV | 10.4 | 0 | $3.63 | $1.66 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16.6 | 0 | $5.81 | $2.66 |
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 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 Sunday
Local time
9:18 AM
CDT
Current temp
85°F
Mostly Sunny
SW 5 to 10 mph
5% chance
Live forecast
49°F
Birmingham, AL
21 mi in
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
7 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
51m 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?
Expect a highway-focused experience for 90% of this 41.5-mile journey. You'll primarily be on interstates, with the longest uninterrupted stretch covering 25.5 miles on I-22. While the majority of the drive is on fast-paced highways, there's a brief transition onto County Road 20, offering a slight change in scenery and speed before you reach your destination. This route is designed for efficient travel rather than leisurely cruising.
90% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 25.5 mi on I 22.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 22 and I 65. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near Green Avenue.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 13 decision points packed into just 41.5 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 51m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (Green Avenue): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 0.3 miles (1st Street): Navigation decision point; at 28.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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 51m. Total distance: 41.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
51m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (90%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 25.5 miles on I 22. 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 0.2 miles (Green Avenue): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 0.3 miles (1st Street): Navigation decision point; at 28.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
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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