Traveling from Hoover to Ardmore covers 116.8 miles of Alabama landscape, making for a straightforward journey that typically takes about 2 hours and 12 minutes. Because the trip is relatively short, it is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion, meaning you won't need to worry about booking an overnight stay. You can expect to spend approximately $18 on fuel, depending on your vehicle's efficiency and current gas prices. Since both ends of the trip reside within the Southeast region, the terrain remains consistent throughout your travels. This is a practical, no-nonsense drive that gets you from point A to point B efficiently. Whether you are heading north for business or a visit, the simplicity of this route allows for maximum flexibility in your daily schedule.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
58.4 miles from Hoover, AL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 6m into the drive
.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 65
112.6 mi
2h 3m
7th Street
2 mi
3m
Ardmore Avenue
0.5 mi
1m
Montgomery Highway
0.4 mi
<1m
6th Street
0.3 mi
<1m
Deo Dara Drive
0.2 mi
<1m
1st Avenue West
<0.1 mi
<1m
Whispering Pines Circle
<0.1 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
I 65
— 112.6 mi, about 2h 3m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hoover, AL and Ardmore, AL.
1
Start on Whispering Pines Circle
150 ft·8 sec·Whispering Pines Circle
2
Turn right onto Deo Dara Drive
0.2 mi·54 sec·Deo Dara Drive
3
Turn left onto Old Columbiana Road
50 ft·4 sec·Old Columbiana Road
4
Turn right
260 ft·24 sec
5
Turn left
258 ft·19 sec
6
At end of road, turn right
153 ft·11 sec
7
Turn slight left
66 ft·5 sec
8
Turn left onto US 31
0.4 mi·37 sec·Montgomery Highway
9
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·24 sec
Toward I 65 North: Birmingham
10
Merge onto I 65
113 mi·2 hr 3 min·I 65
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.3 mi·32 sec
Exit 365Toward 53: Ardmore
12
Keep slight right at fork
153 ft·2 sec
Exit 365Toward 53: Ardmore
13
Turn slight right onto AL 53
2.0 mi·3 min·7th Street
14
Turn left onto AL 53
427 ft·8 sec·1st Avenue West
15
Turn right onto AL 53
0.3 mi·34 sec·6th Street
16
Turn left onto AL 53
0.5 mi·1 min·Ardmore Avenue
17
At end of road, turn left onto TN 7
137 ft·4 sec·Main Street
Use the left lane.
18
Arrive at destination
TN 7
Trip Plan
Since this is a quick drive, you have the advantage of being able to leave whenever fits your schedule best without needing to plan for overnight stops. With a total duration of just over two hours, you can easily complete the trip in one go without the need for extensive breaks. Keep in mind that because the route is nearly entirely comprised of I-65, your biggest challenge will be managing traffic flow during peak hours. Budget around $18 for your fuel costs before you head out to ensure a stress-free experience. A helpful tip for this specific route is to keep a close eye on your GPS as you transition from the high-speed environment of I-65 to the local streets of Ardmore to ensure you don't miss your final turn.
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 58.4 miles from Hoover, AL, or about 1h 6m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 112.6 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 26 miles or 30m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 58.4 miles or 1h 6m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 46m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Ardmore, AL than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Hoover, 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 Hoover, AL
This is one driving day of about 116.8 miles and 2h 12m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 26 miles from Hoover, AL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 65 for about 112.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 14
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 116.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip|~0m in|Deo Dara Drive
Turn right onto Deo Dara Drive
Navigation decision point
5
0.3 mi into trip|~1m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
5
0.3 mi into trip|~1m in
At end of road, turn right
Navigation decision point
6
113.9 mi into trip|~2h 7m in
Keep slight right at fork toward 53: Ardmore
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Exit 365
Toward 53: Ardmore
6
116.7 mi into trip|~2h 12m in|TN 7 / Main Street
At end of road, turn left onto TN 7 / Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$17.64 one way
$35.28 round trip
$3.84/gal25.4 MPG avg41 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.21
$19.36
$38.73
premium
$4.56
$20.96
$41.93
diesel
$5.61
$25.79
$51.58
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$18
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$43–$68
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 40.9 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
35
0
$12.26
$5.61
Efficient EV
29.2
0
$10.22
$4.67
EV Truck/SUV
46.7
0
$16.35
$7.48
Gas CO2
41 kg
EV CO2
14 kg (66% 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.
Forecast as of Apr 12, 2026
Origin
Hoover, AL
Night
in Hoover on Saturday
Local time
11:36 PM
CDT
Current temp
87°F
Sunny
S 0 to 10 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Ardmore, AL
Night
in Ardmore on Saturday
Local time
11:36 PM
CDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
35 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 12m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Birmingham Civil Rights National Monument
National Monument
In 1963, images of snarling police dogs unleashed against non-violent protesters and of children being sprayed with high-pressure hoses appeared in print and television news around the world. These dr...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a highly efficient commute, as 96% of this trip is dedicated to highway driving. You will spend the vast majority of your time on I-65, which accounts for a significant 112.6-mile stretch of the journey. Once you exit the interstate, the character of the road shifts as you navigate onto 7th Street and Ardmore Avenue to reach your final destination. Because the route is so heavily focused on major thoroughfares, you can anticipate a consistent, fast-paced experience behind the wheel. It is a classic interstate-focused drive that prioritizes speed and directness over winding backroads or technical maneuvers.
96% 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: 112.6 mi on I 65.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 65 and 7th Street. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Deo Dara Drive.
Driving Effort4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 2h 12m drive. You will face about 14 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Deo Dara Drive): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles: Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles: Navigation decision point.
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.
The longest stretch is about 112.6 miles on I 65. 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: near the start (Deo Dara Drive): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles: Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles: Navigation decision point.
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 Ardmore, AL before heading back.
