Origin
Hoover, AL
Late night in Hoover on Sunday
Local time
3:03 AM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hoover, AL to Choccolocco, AL
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 27m
Distance
74.3 mi
120 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 21m
★
6 AM
1h 28m
8 AM
1h 41m
10 AM
1h 32m
12 PM
1h 31m
3 PM
1h 33m
5 PM
1h 40m
8 PM
1h 24m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Choccolocco, AL
Fernando Oliveira
Trip Overview
This quick trip from Hoover to Choccolocco, Alabama, covers 74.3 miles and is best tackled in about 1 hour and 27 minutes. It's a straightforward, single-day adventure, perfect for a short getaway or an easy transfer. The majority of your journey will be on highways, making it a convenient drive with a modest fuel cost estimated at $11. Since you'll be passing through the Southeast region for the entire duration, expect a consistent feel throughout the trip. This route offers a practical and efficient way to get from point A to point B without significant time commitment.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 20 | 50.6 mi | 54m |
| John M. Harbert III Freeway | 13 mi | 13m |
| DeArmanville Road | 2.5 mi | 4m |
| US 78 | 2 mi | 2m |
| Old Choccolocco Road | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| I 65 | 1.4 mi | 1m |
| Montgomery Highway | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Leon Smith Parkway | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 20
— 50.6 mi, about 54m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hoover, AL and Choccolocco, 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
13 mi
·
13 min
·
John M. Harbert III Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
Exit 29
Toward I 20: Birmingham, Atlanta
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Keep slight right at fork
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 20 East: Atlanta
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
16
Merge onto I 20
51 mi
·
54 min
·
I 20
Use the straight lane.
17
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
Toward US 431 North: Oxford, Anniston
18
Keep slight left at fork
202 ft
·
13 sec
Toward US 431 North: Oxford, Anniston
Use the straight / left lanes.
19
Turn left onto US 431
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
Leon Smith Parkway
Use the straight lane.
20
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
21
Turn right onto US 78
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
US 78
Use the right lane.
22
Turn left onto DeArmanville Road
0.5 mi
·
45 sec
·
DeArmanville Road
23
Keep slight right at fork onto DeArmanville Road
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
DeArmanville Road
24
Continue on Old Choccolocco Road
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Old Choccolocco Road
25
Arrive at destination
Old Choccolocco Road
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
37 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 16 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 37.2 miles from Hoover, 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 215 decision points cluster between mile 2.5 and 67.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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
16.3 mi into trip
|
~20m in
Take the exit toward I 20: Birmingham, Atlanta
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 29
Toward I 20: Birmingham, Atlanta
7
16.5 mi into trip
|
~21m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 20 East: Atlanta
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward I 20 East: Atlanta
9
67.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 16m in
Keep slight left at fork toward US 431 North: Oxford, Anniston
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / left lanes.
Toward US 431 North: Oxford, Anniston
7
67.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 17m in
|
US 431 / Leon Smith Parkway
Turn left onto US 431 / Leon Smith Parkway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$11.22 one way
$22.44 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
26 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $12.32 | $24.64 |
| premium | $4.56 | $13.34 | $26.67 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $16.40 | $32.81 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$11
Estimated CO2 emission: 26 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 22.3 | 0 | $7.80 | $3.57 |
| Efficient EV | 18.6 | 0 | $6.50 | $2.97 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 29.7 | 0 | $10.40 | $4.76 |
Gas CO2
26 kg
EV CO2
9 kg (65% 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
Choccolocco, AL
Late night in Choccolocco on Sunday
Local time
3:03 AM
CDT
Current temp
46°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
31 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
1h 27m 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 for 90% of this 74.3-mile journey. You'll spend a significant portion of your time on I-20 and the John M. Harbert III Freeway, experiencing a consistent pace. The longest uninterrupted stretch is 50.6 miles on I-20, allowing for a smooth, albeit potentially monotonous, driving experience. While DeArmanville Road offers a slight change of pace towards the end, the overall character remains that of efficient highway travel, minimizing time spent on slower local roads.
90% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
25 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 50.6 mi on I 20.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 20 and John M. Harbert III Freeway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 2.5 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 74.3 miles you will encounter 21 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 16.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 16.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
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 Choccolocco, AL, road signs point toward Atlanta and Anniston.
Atlanta
16.3 mi in
|
~20m
Anniston
67.6 mi in
|
~1h 16m
About the Cities
Starting in Hoover, AL
Full guide →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 1h 27m. Total distance: 74.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 27m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (90%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 50.6 miles on I 20. 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 Choccolocco, 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 2.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 16.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 16.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Choccolocco, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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