Origin
Hoover, AL
Late night in Hoover on Tuesday
Local time
3:13 AM
CDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hoover, AL to Cahaba Heights, 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
17m
Distance
9.5 mi
15 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Good
6 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 16m
★
6 AM
0h 17m
8 AM
0h 20m
10 AM
0h 18m
12 PM
0h 18m
3 PM
0h 18m
5 PM
0h 20m
8 PM
0h 16m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Cahaba Heights, AL
Muhammad Nabeel
Trip Overview
If you are looking to travel from Hoover to Cahaba Heights, you are in for a quick 9.5-mile journey that typically takes about 17 minutes. This short transit is perfect for a day trip, as it requires only about $1 in fuel to complete. You will navigate primarily via Deo Dara Drive, Old Columbiana Road, and Montgomery Highway. Because both locations are situated within the Southeast region of Alabama, you will not experience any major regional shifts during your drive. It is a straightforward commute that serves as an efficient way to get across the local area without needing to plan for an overnight stay.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| John M. Harbert III Freeway | 3.5 mi | 3m |
| I 65 | 1.4 mi | 1m |
| Summit Boulevard | 0.8 mi | 2m |
| Crosshaven Drive | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| United States Highway 280 | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Montgomery Highway | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Deo Dara Drive | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Whispering Pines Circle | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
John M. Harbert III Freeway
— 3.5 mi, about 3m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hoover, AL and Cahaba Heights, 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
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
Montgomery Highway
9
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Toward I 65 South: Montgomery
10
Merge onto I 65
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
I 65
11
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
Exit 250
Toward I 459: Atlanta, Gadsden, Tuscaloosa
12
Keep slight left at fork
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 459 North: Atlanta, Gadsden
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
13
Merge onto I 459
3.5 mi
·
3 min
·
John M. Harbert III Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
Exit 19
Toward US 280: Mountain Brook, Childersburg
Use the slight right lane.
15
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward US 280 West: Mountain Brook
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
16
Merge onto US 280
0.5 mi
·
39 sec
·
United States Highway 280
17
Turn right onto Summit Boulevard
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Summit Boulevard
18
Continue on Crosshaven Drive
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Crosshaven Drive
19
Turn left
159 ft
·
11 sec
20
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 155 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 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
6
2.3 mi into trip
|
~4m in
Take the exit toward I 459: Atlanta, Gadsden, Tuscaloosa
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 250
Toward I 459: Atlanta, Gadsden, Tuscaloosa
8
2.5 mi into trip
|
~5m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 459 North: Atlanta, Gadsden
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward I 459 North: Atlanta, Gadsden
8
6.9 mi into trip
|
~10m in
Take the exit toward US 280: Mountain Brook, Childersburg
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 19
Toward US 280: Mountain Brook, Childersburg
7
7 mi into trip
|
~11m in
Keep slight left at fork toward US 280 West: Mountain Brook
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward US 280 West: Mountain Brook
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.43 one way
$2.87 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $1.57 | $3.15 |
| premium | $4.56 | $1.71 | $3.41 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.10 | $4.19 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.9 | 0 | $1.00 | $0.46 |
| Efficient EV | 2.4 | 0 | $0.83 | $0.38 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.8 | 0 | $1.33 | $0.61 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 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
Cahaba Heights, AL
Late night in Cahaba Heights on Tuesday
Local time
3:13 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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
17m 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 turn-heavy local drive rather than a high-speed interstate experience, as this route features zero highway miles. You will spend your time navigating through local roadways, which requires staying alert for frequent changes in direction. Without any long, uninterrupted highway stretches, the drive maintains a consistent, localized pace from start to finish. Behind the wheel, you will feel the technical nature of these roads as you transition between the specified arterial streets. It is a practical, no-frills trip that focuses entirely on navigating the local grid effectively.
56% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 3.5 mi on John M. Harbert III Freeway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Deo Dara Drive.
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 15 decision points packed into just 9.5 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 17m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Deo Dara Drive): Navigation decision point; at 2.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 2.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
737 ft
415 ft
Total Climb
444 ft
Total Descent
378 ft
Highest Point
737 ft
~8.2 mi in
Elevation Range
322 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 Hoover, AL and Cahaba Heights, AL, road signs point toward Gadsden, Tuscaloosa and Childersburg.
Gadsden
2.3 mi in
|
~4m
Tuscaloosa
2.3 mi in
|
~4m
Childersburg
6.9 mi in
|
~10m
About the Cities
Starting 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 17m. Total distance: 9.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
17m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (56%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 3.5 miles on John M. Harbert III Freeway. 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 Cahaba Heights, 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: near the start (Deo Dara Drive): Navigation decision point; at 2.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 2.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Cahaba Heights, 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 USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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