Hoover, AL to Fairfield, AL is 173.6 miles and takes about 3h 30m via I 65, Crum Foshee Highway, and AL 106, with a fuel budget near $26 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Alabama, traversing the Southeast region. Given its relatively short duration and highway focus, it's a straightforward drive that can be completed in a single day. You'll want to plan for this to be a practical transit rather than a scenic exploration.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
86.8 miles from Hoover, AL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 36m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 65
137.6 mi
2h 29m
Crum Foshee Highway
12.3 mi
14m
AL 106
9.4 mi
11m
Loango Road
8.5 mi
20m
Ealum Mill Road
2.3 mi
5m
Judge Smith Road
1.9 mi
4m
County Road 82
0.3 mi
<1m
Montgomery Highway
0.2 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
I 65
— 137.6 mi, about 2h 29m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hoover, AL and Fairfield, 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
138 mi·2 hr 29 min·I 65
11
Take the exit
0.3 mi·46 sec
Toward 106, 55: Georgiana, Starlington
12
Turn left onto AL 106; AL 55
9.4 mi·11 min·AL 106; AL 55
13
Continue on AL 55
12 mi·14 min·Crum Foshee Highway
14
Turn right onto County Road 82
0.3 mi·58 sec·County Road 82
15
At end of road, turn left onto CR 107
204 ft·10 sec·County Road 107
16
Turn right onto CR 7
2.3 mi·5 min·Ealum Mill Road
17
Continue on CR 7
8.5 mi·20 min·Loango Road
18
At end of road, turn left onto CR 7
1.9 mi·4 min·Judge Smith Road
19
Arrive at destination
CR 7
Trip Plan
With a drive time of just 3.5 hours, this trip offers a lot of flexibility. You can depart anytime, but leaving in the morning allows ample time for potential delays or spontaneous stops. The fuel cost is estimated at $26, so ensure your tank is full before you set out. Since there's only one recommended stop, consider making it a brief one to maximize your time at your destination. Pay attention to the transition from I 65 to Crum Foshee Highway, as this is where the driving environment will change.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 86.8 miles from Hoover, AL, or about 1h 36m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 137.6 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 38 miles or 43m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 86.8 miles or 1h 36m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 37m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Fairfield, 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.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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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 173.6 miles and 3h 30m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 38 miles from Hoover, AL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 65 for about 137.6 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 13
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 160.8 — 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
5
138.5 mi into trip|~2h 32m in
Take the exit toward 106, 55: Georgiana, Starlington
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward 106, 55: Georgiana, Starlington
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160.8 mi into trip|~2h 59m in|CR 107 / County Road 107
At end of road, turn left onto CR 107 / County Road 107
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$26.22 one way
$52.44 round trip
$3.84/gal25.4 MPG avg61 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.21
$28.78
$57.56
premium
$4.56
$31.16
$62.32
diesel
$5.61
$38.33
$76.66
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$26
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$51–$76
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 60.7 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $18 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
52.1
0
$18.23
$8.33
Efficient EV
43.4
0
$15.19
$6.94
EV Truck/SUV
69.4
0
$24.30
$11.11
Gas CO2
61 kg
EV CO2
20 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.
Forecast as of Apr 19, 2026
Origin
Hoover, AL
Late night
in Hoover on Tuesday
Local time
4:17 AM
CDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Fairfield, AL
Late night
in Fairfield on Tuesday
Local time
4:17 AM
CDT
Current temp
62°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
3 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
3h 30m 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
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?
This route is primarily highway driving, with 85% of the 173.6 miles on interstates. You'll experience a long stretch of 137.6 miles on I 65 before transitioning to surface roads. Expect a significant amount of highway cruising, with the change from high-speed travel to local roads happening later in the drive.
85% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 137.6 mi on I 65.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 65 and Crum Foshee Highway. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Deo Dara Drive.
Driving Effort2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Hoover, AL to Fairfield, AL is easy. At 3h 30m with 85% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
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 Fairfield, AL, road signs point toward 55: Georgiana and Starlington.
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 137.6 miles on I 65. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 10 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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.
Possible but tiring. At 3.5 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 7.0 hours — manageable with a long break at Fairfield, AL, but most travelers stay overnight.
