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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 44m

Distance

73.5 mi

118 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$11

one way

EV Charging

Fair

4 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 24 min
4 AM
1h 36m ★
6 AM
1h 44m
8 AM
2h 0m
10 AM
1h 49m
12 PM
1h 48m
3 PM
1h 50m
5 PM
1h 59m
8 PM
1h 39m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Double Springs, AL, AL

Double Springs, AL

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Trip Overview

This 73.5-mile drive from Hoover, AL to Double Springs, AL is a straightforward, highway-focused journey that can easily be completed in about 1 hour and 44 minutes. With 95% of the drive on highways, it's well-suited for a single-day trip, and the estimated fuel cost is around $11, making it an economical option. You'll primarily be using I-22, AL-195, and I-65 during your travels. This route offers a practical way to get from one point in Alabama to another within the Southeast region, with no designated stops, suggesting a direct and efficient trip.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

36.8 miles from Hoover, AL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 44m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 22 32.5 mi 34m
AL 195 23.2 mi 40m
I 65 12 mi 15m
AL 269 1.5 mi 2m
9th Avenue 1 mi 3m
State Route 5 0.4 mi <1m
Montgomery Highway 0.4 mi <1m
Elliott Boulevard 0.2 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 22 — 32.5 mi, about 34m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hoover, AL and Double Springs, 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

12 mi · 15 min · I 65
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Take the exit

1.2 mi · 1 min
Exit 265A Toward I 22 West: Memphis Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12

Continue on I 22

32 mi · 34 min · I 22
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 46 sec
Toward 269: Jasper, Parrish
14

Keep slight right at fork

0.1 mi · 15 sec
Toward 269: Jasper Use the right lane.
15

Turn straight onto AL 269

1.5 mi · 2 min · AL 269
16

Continue on AL 69

0.2 mi · 25 sec · Elliott Boulevard
17

Turn right onto 18th Street West

178 ft · 13 sec · 18th Street West
18

Turn left onto 9th Avenue

1.0 mi · 3 min · 9th Avenue
19

Continue on AL 5

0.4 mi · 36 sec · State Route 5
20

Turn straight onto AL 195

23 mi · 40 min · AL 195
21

Turn right onto Blake Drive

4 ft · 0 sec · Blake Drive
22

Arrive at destination

Blake Drive

Trip Plan

Given the short 1 hour and 44-minute duration for this 73.5-mile trip, you have plenty of flexibility in planning your departure time. There are no scheduled stops, so consider a brief pause around the halfway point or when you feel the need. With the longest stretch being 32.5 miles on I-22, you'll want to ensure you're fueled up before heading out, as the $11 fuel cost is an estimate for the entire journey. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially as you approach Double Springs, to avoid any last-minute detours for gas.

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 36.8 miles from Hoover, AL, or about 44m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 32.5 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 16 miles or 21m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 36.8 miles or 44m 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 24m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Double Springs, AL than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Hoover, AL so your first major turns are already loaded.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Hoover, AL

This is one driving day of about 73.5 miles and 1h 44m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 16 miles from Hoover, AL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 22 for about 32.5 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

city in Walker County, Alabama, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Cordova, AL

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

Gardendale, AL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 16 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Cordova, AL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 36.8 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.

Stops Along Your Drive

Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.

Best meal stop · first break window

Seeds Coffee Co. - Homewood

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Birmingham, Alabama

Near the start, right off the route

First break · 7min in 0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20

Hours: 7 am–3 pm

+12052596405

Visit website

El Taco Loco

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Birmingham, Alabama

0.9 mi

Habaneros Mexican Grill

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Hoover, Alabama

1.3 mi

Best coffee break · first break window

Daily Edition

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Homewood, Alabama

Near the start, right off the route

First break · 7min in 0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour $1 to $10

Hours: 7 am–1 pm

+12055278007

Alicia's Coffee LLC

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Birmingham, Alabama

1.4 mi

Cala Coffee Downtown

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Birmingham, Alabama

1.5 mi

Seeds Coffee Co. - Homewood

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

First break 0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20

Birmingham, Alabama

Hours: 7 am–3 pm

+12052596405

Visit website

Taco Bell

3.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

First break 0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour Inexpensiv

Birmingham, Alabama

Hours: 9 am–3 pm

+12058488147

Visit website

Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen

3.3 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

First break 0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20

Birmingham, Alabama

Hours: 10 am–11 pm

+12057148066

Visit website

El Taco Loco

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

First break 0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20

Birmingham, Alabama

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+12059410108

Visit website

Habaneros Mexican Grill

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20

Hoover, Alabama

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+12053267170

Johnny's Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

First break 2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20

Homewood, Alabama

Hours: 11 am–2:30 pm

+12058022711

Visit website

Shiki Birmingham

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

First break 2.2 mi from route ~6 min detour $20 to $30

Homewood, Alabama

Hours: 11 am–2 pm

+12057835222

Visit website

Jack's Family Restaurant

3.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

Early stretch 1.8 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20

Adamsville, Alabama

Hours: 4 am–10 pm

+12056746543

Visit website

Daily Edition

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

First break 0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour $1 to $10

Homewood, Alabama

Hours: 7 am–1 pm

+12055278007

Alicia's Coffee LLC

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

First break 1.4 mi from route ~3 min detour

Birmingham, Alabama

Hours: 7 am–4 pm

+12055830926

Visit website

Cala Coffee Downtown

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

First break 1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour $1 to $10

Birmingham, Alabama

Hours: 7 am–4 pm

+12056321040

Visit website

June Coffee

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

First break 1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour $1 to $10

Birmingham, Alabama

Hours: 7 am–4 pm

Visit website

Prevail Union | BHM

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

First break 1.4 mi from route ~4 min detour $1 to $10

Birmingham, Alabama

Hours: 7 am–4 pm

+12056490947

Visit website

Bluff Park Coffee Collective

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour $1 to $10

Hoover, Alabama

Hours: 6:30 am–4:30 pm

+12057689732

Visit website

Whammy Coffee

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

First break 1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour $1 to $10

Birmingham, Alabama

Hours: 7 am–4 pm

Visit website

The Ville Cafe

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

Early stretch 1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour $1 to $10

Adamsville, Alabama

Hours: 6 am–1 pm

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour

Vestavia Hills, Alabama

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

Near the start, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour

Hoover, Alabama

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Electric Vehicle Charging Station

Near the start, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour

Birmingham, Alabama

Hours: 9 am–5 pm

+18776642738

Visit website

Red E Charging Station

3.0 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the start, ~9 min detour

3.8 mi from route ~9 min detour

Hoover, Alabama

Hours: Open 24 hours

McWane Science Center

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

First break 1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour

Birmingham, Alabama

Hours: 9 am–5 pm

+12057148300

Visit website

Aldridge Gardens

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour

Hoover, Alabama

Hours: 8 am–7 pm

+12057396558

Visit website

Sloss Furnaces National Historic Landmark

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

First break 2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour

Birmingham, Alabama

Hours: 10 am–4 pm

+12052542025

Visit website

Moss Rock Preserve

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour

Hoover, Alabama

+12057397141

Visit website

Breakout Games

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

First break 2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour

Homewood, Alabama

Hours: 9:45 am–10:30 pm

+12052824798

Visit website

Vulcan Park and Museum

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

First break 2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour

Birmingham, Alabama

Hours: 10 am–8 pm

+12059331409

Visit website

Arlington Antebellum Home & Gardens

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

First break 2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour

Birmingham, Alabama

Hours: 10 am–3 pm

+12057805656

Visit website

Birmingham Zoo

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

First break 3 mi from route ~8 min detour

Birmingham, Alabama

Hours: 9 am–5 pm

+12058790409

Visit website

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 47 — 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

7
13 mi into trip | ~18m in

Take the exit toward I 22 West: Memphis

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 265A Toward I 22 West: Memphis
7
47 mi into trip | ~55m in

Keep slight right at fork toward 269: Jasper

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane. Toward 269: Jasper

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$11.10 one way

$22.20 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 26 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.21 $12.19 $24.37
premium $4.56 $13.19 $26.38
diesel $5.61 $16.23 $32.46

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$11

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$36–$61

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 25.7 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 22.1 0 $7.72 $3.53
Efficient EV 18.4 0 $6.43 $2.94
EV Truck/SUV 29.4 0 $10.29 $4.70

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.

Forecast as of Apr 19, 2026

Origin

Hoover, AL

Late night in Hoover on Tuesday

Local time

4:15 AM

CDT

Current temp

59°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Double Springs, AL

Late night in Double Springs on Tuesday

Local time

4:15 AM

CDT

Current temp

57°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

58°F

Cordova, AL

37 mi in

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

2 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 44m 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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Birmingham Civil Rights National Monument

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...

1 mi from route ~3 min detour Free near mile 10.1
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a predominantly highway experience on this 73.5-mile route, with 95% of your travel occurring on major roadways like I-22, AL-195, and I-65. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 32.5 miles on I-22, indicating a significant period of consistent driving. This profile suggests a drive that is largely about covering ground efficiently rather than winding through rural landscapes. The character of the road is focused on facilitating quicker travel between your origin and destination.

95% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
22 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 32.5 mi on I 22.

How Hard Is This Drive?

6/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 22 and AL 195. You will hit about 14 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Deo Dara Drive.

Driving Effort 6/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 73.5 miles you will encounter 14 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: near the start (Deo Dara Drive): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles: Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles: Navigation decision point.

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 Double Springs, AL, road signs point toward 269: Jasper and Parrish.

269: Jasper

46.7 mi in | ~54m

Parrish

46.7 mi in | ~54m

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.

Arriving in Double Springs, AL

Full guide →

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 44m. Total distance: 73.5 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 44m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (95%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 32.5 miles on I 22. 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 Double Springs, 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 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 Double Springs, 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 NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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