Origin
Hoover, AL
Late night in Hoover on Sunday
Local time
5:28 AM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hoover, AL to Good Hope, 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 59m
Distance
98 mi
158 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$15
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 51m
★
6 AM
1h 59m
8 AM
2h 16m
10 AM
2h 5m
12 PM
2h 3m
3 PM
2h 6m
5 PM
2h 15m
8 PM
1h 54m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Good Hope, AL
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Trip Overview
Hoover to Good Hope is 98 miles and takes about 1 hour 59 minutes via I 65 and Coosa River Parkway, with a fuel budget near $15 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Alabama, moving from the Southeast region to the Southeast region. It's a straightforward, highway-focused drive that's ideal for a single-day excursion. Given its relatively short length and minimal stops, you'll likely find this route efficient for reaching your destination without extensive planning.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
49 miles from Hoover, AL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 55m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 65 | 70.5 mi | 1h 16m |
| Coosa River Parkway | 13.8 mi | 20m |
| AL 14 | 12.5 mi | 18m |
| Montgomery Highway | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Deo Dara Drive | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Whispering Pines Circle | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Old Columbiana Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Tallassee Highway | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
I 65
— 70.5 mi, about 1h 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hoover, AL and Good Hope, 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
71 mi
·
1 hr 16 min
·
I 65
11
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
Exit 181
Toward 14: Millbrook, Prattville
12
Keep slight left at fork
75 ft
·
3 sec
Exit 181
Toward 14
13
Turn left
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
14
Continue on AL 14
13 mi
·
18 min
·
AL 14
15
Turn left onto AL 14
14 mi
·
20 min
·
Coosa River Parkway
16
Arrive at destination
AL 14
Trip Plan
To make the most of this 1 hour 59 minute drive, consider departing in the morning to allow for flexibility should you encounter any unexpected delays. With only 98 miles and no planned stops, you can easily complete this journey in one day. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the longest stretch is over 70 miles on I 65. Budgeting around $15 for fuel should cover the trip comfortably. Since this is a short drive, you have the advantage of arriving with plenty of time for activities at your destination.
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 49 miles from Hoover, AL, or about 55m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 70.5 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 22 miles or 25m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 49 miles or 55m 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 33m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Good Hope, AL than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
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 98 miles and 1h 59m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 22 miles from Hoover, AL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 65 for about 70.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
49 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 22 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 49 miles from Hoover, AL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 65 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 70.5 miles.
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 125 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 71.5 — 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
6
71.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 19m in
Take the exit toward 14: Millbrook, Prattville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 181
Toward 14: Millbrook, Prattville
7
71.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 19m in
Keep slight left at fork toward 14
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Exit 181
Toward 14
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$14.80 one way
$29.60 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
34 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $16.25 | $32.49 |
| premium | $4.56 | $17.59 | $35.18 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $21.64 | $43.27 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$15
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$40–$65
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 34.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 29.4 | 0 | $10.29 | $4.70 |
| Efficient EV | 24.5 | 0 | $8.58 | $3.92 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 39.2 | 0 | $13.72 | $6.27 |
Gas CO2
34 kg
EV CO2
11 kg (68% 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
Good Hope, AL
Late night in Good Hope on Sunday
Local time
5:28 AM
CDT
Current temp
80°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
1h 59m 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?
This drive is predominantly highway, with 99% of the journey on major roads like I 65 and AL 14. You'll experience a long, uninterrupted stretch of 70.5 miles on I 65, offering a consistent pace. While mostly high-speed, the inclusion of Coosa River Parkway and AL 14 suggests a potential shift in scenery and speed as you approach your destination. Expect a dynamic driving experience that balances efficient highway travel with touches of local road character.
99% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 70.5 mi on I 65.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 65 and Coosa River Parkway. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Deo Dara Drive.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 59m drive. You will face about 12 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
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.
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 Good Hope, AL, road signs point toward 14: Millbrook and Prattville.
14: Millbrook
71.4 mi in
|
~1h 19m
Prattville
71.4 mi in
|
~1h 19m
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 59m. Total distance: 98 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 59m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (99%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 70.5 miles on I 65. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Good Hope, 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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