Annie's Cafe
Near the start, right off the route
Enterprise, Alabama
Hours: 7 am–8 pm
+13343476622
Visit websiteCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
3h 25m
Distance
165.4 mi
266 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$25
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Enterprise, AL
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This 165.4-mile drive from Enterprise, Alabama, to Hoover, Alabama, is designed for a single day, taking approximately 3 hours and 25 minutes. You'll primarily travel on major highways, with 81% of the journey on interstate or high-speed roads, making it a straightforward trip. The estimated fuel cost is around $25, which is quite reasonable for this distance. Given the relatively short duration and highway focus, this route is perfectly suited for a day trip, allowing you to reach your destination without needing an overnight stay. The drive stays within the Southeast region, offering a consistent feel throughout your journey.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
82.7 miles from Enterprise, AL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 53m into the drive .
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 65 | 80.3 mi | 1h 26m |
| US 231 | 43.2 mi | 52m |
| Neil Metcalf Road | 22.8 mi | 34m |
| AL 167 | 7.6 mi | 11m |
| I 85 | 2.5 mi | 3m |
| Neal Metcalf Road | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| McGehee Road | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| North Main Street | 1.4 mi | 2m |
Step-by-step road directions between Enterprise, AL and Hoover, AL.
Start on West Lee Street
Turn left onto AL 88; AL 134
Turn right onto US 84
Turn left onto AL 167
Continue on AL 167
Turn slight left onto AL 167
Turn left onto US 231; AL 10
Continue on US 231; AL 10
Continue on US 231; AL 10
Continue on US 231; AL 10
Continue on US 231
Continue on US 231
Continue on McGehee Road
Turn right onto Carter Hill Road
Continue on Zelda Road
Turn right onto Ann Street
Turn left
Merge onto I 85
Keep slight right at fork
Merge onto I 65; US 82
Take the exit
Keep slight left at fork
Turn left onto US 31
Turn right onto Old Columbiana Road
At end of road, turn left onto Old Columbiana Road
Turn right onto Deo Dara Drive
At end of road, turn left onto Whispering Pines Circle
Arrive at destination
For this 3-hour and 25-minute drive, consider an early morning departure from Enterprise to maximize your day and avoid potential traffic closer to Hoover. With only one stop recommended, you have flexibility; however, plan for a break around the halfway point, perhaps after completing the 80.3-mile stretch on I-65. The estimated fuel cost of $25 is manageable, but it’s always wise to fill up before leaving Enterprise. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially during the longer highway segments, to ensure you’re comfortable.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
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 36 miles or 54m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 82.7 miles or 1h 53m 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 51m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Hoover, AL than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Enterprise, AL so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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 Enterprise, AL
This is one driving day of about 165.4 miles and 3h 25m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
83 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.
A short stop after about 36 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 82.7 miles from Enterprise, AL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 65 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 80.3 miles.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.
Best meal stop
Enterprise, Alabama
Near the start, right off the route
Hours: 7 am–8 pm
+13343476622
Corks & Cattle
Enterprise, Alabama
Corner Bistro
Enterprise, Alabama
Best coffee break
Enterprise, Alabama
Near the start, right off the route
Hours: 10 am–9 pm
+13343482202
Downtown Donuts
Enterprise, Alabama
Weevil Play
Enterprise, Alabama
Near the start, right off the route
Enterprise, Alabama
Hours: 7 am–8 pm
+13343476622
Visit websiteNear the start, right off the route
Enterprise, Alabama
Hours: 11 am–9 pm
+13344753217
Visit websiteNear the start, right off the route
Enterprise, Alabama
Hours: 7 am–5 pm
+13347630668
Visit websiteNear the start, right off the route
Enterprise, Alabama
Hours: 6 am–2 pm
+13344752033
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, right off the route
Montgomery, Alabama
Hours: 6 am–3 pm
+13343561944
Visit websiteNear the end, right off the route
Pelham, Alabama
Hours: 10:30 am–9 pm
+12056634100
Visit websiteNear the end, short detour
Hoover, Alabama
Hours: 11 am–9 pm
+12053267170
Early in the drive, short detour
Troy, Alabama
Hours: 11 am–9 pm
+13347700400
Visit websiteNear the start, right off the route
Enterprise, Alabama
Hours: 10 am–9 pm
+13343482202
Visit websiteNear the start, right off the route
Enterprise, Alabama
Hours: 4:30 am–6 pm
+13347631099
Near the start, right off the route
Enterprise, Alabama
Hours: 9 am–5 pm
+13344752625
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, right off the route
Montgomery, Alabama
Hours: 7 am–2 pm
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, right off the route
Montgomery, Alabama
Hours: 7 am–6 pm
+13344168399
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, right off the route
Pike Rd, Alabama
Hours: 9 am–6:30 pm
+13342803276
Visit websiteNear the start, right off the route
Enterprise, Alabama
Visit websiteEarly in the drive, right off the route
Troy, Alabama
Hours: 7 am–7 pm
+13347700639
Visit websiteEarly in the drive, right off the route
Troy, Alabama
Around the midpoint, short detour
Montgomery, Alabama
Hours: Open 24 hours
Near the end, right off the route
Vestavia Hills, Alabama
Hours: Open 24 hours
+18887584389
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, right off the route
Montgomery, Alabama
Hours: Open 24 hours
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, right off the route
Prattville, Alabama
Hours: Open 24 hours
Near the start, short detour
Enterprise, Alabama
Hours: Open 24 hours
+18887584389
Visit websiteNear the end, short detour
Alabaster, Alabama
Hours: Open 24 hours
+18336322778
Visit websiteNear the end, short detour
Alabaster, Alabama
Hours: Open 24 hours
Visit websiteNear the start, right off the route
Enterprise, Alabama
Hours: 12–8 pm
+13344752042
Visit websiteNear the start, right off the route
Enterprise, Alabama
Hours: 5–11 pm
+13344170687
Visit websiteNear the start, right off the route
Enterprise, Alabama
Hours: 10 am–6 pm
+13343476887
Visit websiteNear the start, right off the route
Enterprise, Alabama
Hours: 10 am–5 pm
+18504262301
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, right off the route
Montgomery, Alabama
Hours: 8 am–12 pm
+13342651867
Visit websiteNear the start, right off the route
Enterprise, Alabama
Hours: 10 am–6 pm
+13343477057
Near the end, short detour
Calera, Alabama
Hours: 9 am–2 pm
+12056683435
Visit websiteNear the start, short detour
Enterprise, Alabama
Hours: 7:30 am–5:30 pm
+13348359063
Visit websitePlace data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
5 decision points cluster between mile 80.9 and 165.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn left toward Ann Street South
Lane positioning matters here
Merge onto I 85
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward US 31: Montgomery Highway
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight left at fork toward US 31 South: Montgomery Highway, Columbiana Road, Hoover
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
At end of road, turn left onto Whispering Pines Circle
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
Regular Gas
$24.98 one way
$49.96 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $27.42 | $54.84 |
| premium | $4.56 | $29.69 | $59.37 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $36.52 | $73.04 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$25
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$50–$75
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 57.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $17 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 49.6 | 0 | $17.37 | $7.94 |
| Efficient EV | 41.4 | 0 | $14.47 | $6.62 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 66.2 | 0 | $23.16 | $10.59 |
Gas CO2
58 kg
EV CO2
19 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Morning in Enterprise on Tuesday
Local time
8:53 AM
CDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Destination
Morning in Hoover on Tuesday
Local time
8:53 AM
CDT
Current temp
62°F
Mostly Clear
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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
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.
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
National Monument
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Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Expect a highway-focused experience for most of this 165.4-mile journey, with 81% of the route utilizing high-speed roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 80.3 miles on I-65, so be prepared for sustained highway driving. The main roads include I-65, US-231, and Neil Metcalf Road, indicating a mix of major interstate and significant state highway travel. While predominantly highway, the presence of US-231 and a local road suggests some variation in speed and scenery as you progress toward Hoover.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 65 and US 231. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 80.9 miles in.
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 165.4 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 80.9 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 81.2 miles (I 85): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 164.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Enterprise, AL to Hoover, AL, road signs begin pointing toward Ann Street South along the way.
Ann Street South
Enterprise is a southeastern city located in the River Heritage region of Alabama, and serves as the county seat of Coffee County.
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).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 25m. Total distance: 165.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 25m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (81%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
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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