Origin
Hoover, AL
Late night in Hoover on Tuesday
Local time
3:48 AM
CDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hoover, AL to Morris, AL
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
35m
Distance
26.9 mi
43 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Fair
4 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 33m
★
6 AM
0h 36m
8 AM
0h 42m
10 AM
0h 38m
12 PM
0h 37m
3 PM
0h 38m
5 PM
0h 42m
8 PM
0h 34m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Morris, AL
Franco Monsalvo
Trip Overview
If you are planning a quick excursion from Hoover to Morris, Alabama, you are looking at a straightforward 26.9-mile journey. This trip typically takes about 35 minutes, making it an ideal day trip that requires no overnight stay. You will primarily navigate via I-65, US-31, and Montgomery Highway as you head north through the Southeast region. With a fuel budget of approximately $4, the drive is highly economical and avoids the need for complex logistical planning. Because there are zero required stops, you can easily complete this transit in a single, efficient push.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 65 | 23.1 mi | 27m |
| US 31 | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| Montgomery Highway | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Morris Majestic Road | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| Deo Dara Drive | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Mary Buckelew Parkway | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Whispering Pines Circle | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Stouts Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 65
— 23.1 mi, about 27m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hoover, AL and Morris, 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
23 mi
·
27 min
·
I 65
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
Exit 275
Toward AL 3: Morris
12
Turn right onto Mary Buckelew Parkway
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
Mary Buckelew Parkway
13
At end of road, turn left onto US 31
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
US 31
14
Turn right onto Morris Majestic Road
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Morris Majestic Road
15
Turn left onto Stouts Road
80 ft
·
3 sec
·
Stouts Road
16
Arrive at destination
Stouts Road
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 125 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 24 — 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
1 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
I 65
Merge onto I 65
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
24 mi into trip
|
~30m in
Take the exit toward AL 3: Morris
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 275
Toward AL 3: Morris
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.06 one way
$8.13 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $4.46 | $8.92 |
| premium | $4.56 | $4.83 | $9.66 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.94 | $11.88 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.4 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 | 8.1 | 0 | $2.82 | $1.29 |
| Efficient EV | 6.7 | 0 | $2.35 | $1.08 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.8 | 0 | $3.77 | $1.72 |
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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Morris, AL
Late night in Morris on Tuesday
Local time
3:48 AM
CDT
Current temp
59°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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
35m 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 highly efficient, highway-focused experience that prioritizes speed over local winding roads. With 94% of the trip spent on highways, you will spend the vast majority of your time maintaining steady speeds rather than navigating intersections. The highlight of the drive is a 23.1-mile uninterrupted stretch along I-65, which allows for consistent cruising. As you move from the Hoover area toward Morris, the road environment remains consistent and predictable. This is a functional commute-style drive, perfect for those who prefer a direct, no-nonsense path to their destination.
94% 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: 23.1 mi on I 65.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 65 and US 31. 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 35m 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.
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.
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 35m. Total distance: 26.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
35m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (94%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 23.1 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 — 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 Morris, 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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