Origin
Hayden, AL
Late night in Hayden on Tuesday
Local time
3:50 AM
CDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hayden, 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
50m
Distance
38.4 mi
62 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Fair
4 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 46m
★
6 AM
0h 50m
8 AM
0h 59m
10 AM
0h 53m
12 PM
0h 52m
3 PM
0h 54m
5 PM
0h 58m
8 PM
0h 48m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hayden, AL
Muhammad Nabeel
Trip Overview
If you are planning to travel from Hayden to Hoover, Alabama, you are looking at a straightforward 38.4-mile journey. Expect to spend about 50 minutes behind the wheel, making this an ideal day trip that requires no overnight stops. Your fuel budget will be minimal, coming in at approximately $6 for the entire one-way trek. Since both cities are located within the Southeast region, you will remain in a familiar climate and landscape throughout the drive. This route is designed for efficiency rather than sightseeing, serving as a direct link between the two locations. It is a practical choice for those who need to get from point A to point B without unnecessary delays.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 65 | 30.6 mi | 35m |
| AL 160 | 5 mi | 8m |
| Montgomery Highway | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| US 31 | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Deo Dara Drive | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Old Columbiana Road | 0.2 mi | 1m |
| 3rd Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Whispering Pines Circle | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 65
— 30.6 mi, about 35m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hayden, AL and Hoover, AL.
1
Start on 4th Avenue
36 ft
·
2 sec
·
4th Avenue
2
Turn left onto CR 7
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
·
3rd Street
3
At end of road, turn right onto AL 160
5.0 mi
·
8 min
·
AL 160
4
Enter roundabout onto US 31
199 ft
·
5 sec
·
US 31
5
Continue on US 31
254 ft
·
6 sec
·
US 31
6
Enter roundabout onto US 31
223 ft
·
6 sec
·
US 31
7
Continue on US 31
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
US 31
8
Enter roundabout
250 ft
·
4 sec
9
Continue
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
10
Merge onto I 65
18 mi
·
19 min
·
I 65
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
38 sec
Exit 265
Toward I 22 West, US 31: Memphis, Fultondale
Use the slight right lane.
12
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
37 sec
Toward I 22 West: Memphis
Use the straight lane.
13
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
27 sec
Toward Montgomery
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Merge onto I 65
12 mi
·
15 min
·
I 65
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Exit 252
Toward US 31, AL 3
16
Turn right onto US 31
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
Montgomery Highway
17
Turn right onto Old Columbiana Road
263 ft
·
20 sec
·
Old Columbiana Road
18
At end of road, turn left onto Old Columbiana Road
0.1 mi
·
45 sec
·
Old Columbiana Road
19
Turn right onto Deo Dara Drive
0.2 mi
·
55 sec
·
Deo Dara Drive
20
At end of road, turn left onto Whispering Pines Circle
150 ft
·
6 sec
·
Whispering Pines Circle
21
Arrive at destination
Whispering Pines Circle
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
19 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 38 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 19.2 miles from Hayden, 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 185 decision points cluster between mile 5.1 and 24.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
5.1 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
US 31
Enter roundabout onto US 31
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
7
5.2 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
US 31
Enter roundabout onto US 31
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
8
23.7 mi into trip
|
~29m in
Take the exit toward I 22 West, US 31: Memphis, Fultondale
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 265
Toward I 22 West, US 31: Memphis, Fultondale
7
24.2 mi into trip
|
~30m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 22 West: Memphis
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Toward I 22 West: Memphis
7
24.8 mi into trip
|
~31m in
Keep slight left at fork toward Montgomery
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward Montgomery
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.80 one way
$11.60 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $6.37 | $12.73 |
| premium | $4.56 | $6.89 | $13.78 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.48 | $16.96 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.5 | 0 | $4.03 | $1.84 |
| Efficient EV | 9.6 | 0 | $3.36 | $1.54 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15.4 | 0 | $5.38 | $2.46 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% 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
Late night in Hoover on Tuesday
Local time
3:50 AM
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
2 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
50m 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?
Expect a highway-focused drive, as 93% of your travel time will be spent on major roads. You will rely primarily on I-65, AL-160, and Montgomery Highway to navigate the distance. The most significant portion of your journey involves a 30.6-mile stretch on I-65, which allows for consistent speeds. Because the vast majority of the trip is interstate-based, you should anticipate a fast-paced experience rather than a winding, technical road. The transition from the rural feel of Hayden onto the heavily trafficked interstate network defines the character of this commute.
93% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
21 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 30.6 mi on I 65.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 65 and AL 160. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 5.1 miles in near US 31.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 18 decision points packed into just 38.4 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 50m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 5.1 miles (US 31): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 5.2 miles (US 31): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 23.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
837 ft
427 ft
Total Climb
585 ft
Total Descent
567 ft
Highest Point
837 ft
~35.7 mi in
Elevation Range
410 ft
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 Hayden, AL and Hoover, AL, road signs point toward Fultondale and Montgomery.
Fultondale
23.7 mi in
|
~29m
Montgomery
24.8 mi in
|
~31m
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 50m. Total distance: 38.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
50m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (93%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 30.6 miles on I 65. 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 5.1 miles (US 31): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 5.2 miles (US 31): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 23.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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