Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
34m
Distance
26.5 mi
43 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
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.
Chalkville, AL
Tara Winstead
If you are planning a quick excursion through the Southeast, the 26.5-mile journey from Hoover to Chalkville is a straightforward, efficient option. Expect to spend about 34 minutes behind the wheel, making this an ideal single-day trip that requires no overnight stay. You will primarily navigate the John M. Harbert III Freeway and I-59 before transitioning onto Chalkville Road. With a fuel budget of approximately $4, this is a budget-friendly way to move between these Alabama communities. Because the route is compact and focused on highway transit, it is best suited for those looking to reach their destination quickly rather than those seeking a scenic, meandering drive.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| John M. Harbert III Freeway | 17.1 mi | 18m |
| I 59 | 2.9 mi | 3m |
| Chalkville Road | 2.2 mi | 4m |
| I 65 | 1.4 mi | 1m |
| Montgomery Highway | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Deo Dara Drive | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Old Springville Road Northeast | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Whispering Pines Circle | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Hoover, AL and Chalkville, AL.
Start on Whispering Pines Circle
Turn right onto Deo Dara Drive
Turn left onto Old Columbiana Road
Turn right
Turn left
At end of road, turn right
Turn slight left
Turn left onto US 31
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 65
Take the exit
Keep slight left at fork
Merge onto I 459
Keep slight right at fork
Continue on this road
Merge onto I 59
Take the exit
Turn slight left
Turn left onto CR 10
Turn left onto Old Springville Road Northeast
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 2.3 and 24.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Take the exit toward I 459: Atlanta, Gadsden, Tuscaloosa
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
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
Keep slight right at fork toward I 59 North: Gadsden
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward Trussville, Pinson
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Turn left onto CR 10 / Chalkville Road
Lane positioning matters here
Regular Gas
$4.00 one way
$8.00 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $4.39 | $8.79 |
| premium | $4.56 | $4.76 | $9.51 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.85 | $11.70 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.9 | 0 | $2.78 | $1.27 |
| Efficient EV | 6.6 | 0 | $2.32 | $1.06 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.6 | 0 | $3.71 | $1.70 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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
Afternoon in Hoover on Sunday
Local time
3:23 PM
CDT
Current temp
62°F
Mostly Clear
Destination
Afternoon in Chalkville on Sunday
Local time
3:23 PM
CDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
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.
This trip is defined by its efficiency, with 81% of the distance taking place on highways. You will experience a focused, high-speed drive as you traverse the 17.1-mile stretch along the John M. Harbert III Freeway, which serves as the backbone of your journey. The road’s personality is functional and direct, prioritizing time-saving transit over rural backroads. As you transition from the major freeway segments toward the final approach on Chalkville Road, the pace shifts from dense interstate traffic to local road navigation. It is a no-nonsense route that keeps you moving steadily toward your destination without the need for frequent detours.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on John M. Harbert III Freeway and I 59. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 2.3 miles in.
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 16 decision points packed into just 26.5 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 34m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: 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; at 20.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
478 ft
Total Descent
128 ft
Highest Point
932 ft
~24.6 mi in
Elevation Range
436 ft
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Hoover, AL and Chalkville, AL, road signs point toward Gadsden, Tuscaloosa, Trussville and Pinson.
Gadsden
Tuscaloosa
Trussville
Pinson
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 34m. Total distance: 26.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
34m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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