Origin
Hoover, AL
Late night in Hoover on Tuesday
Local time
5:41 AM
CDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hoover, AL to Shelby, 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
49m
Distance
32.9 mi
53 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 45m
★
6 AM
0h 49m
8 AM
0h 58m
10 AM
0h 52m
12 PM
0h 51m
3 PM
0h 53m
5 PM
0h 57m
8 PM
0h 47m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Shelby, AL
Muhammad Nabeel
Trip Overview
This short 32.9-mile drive from Hoover to Shelby, Alabama, is easily manageable in about 49 minutes, making it a perfect day trip within the Southeast region. With a modest fuel cost estimated at $5, you won't break the bank on this journey. The route primarily utilizes I-65, County Road 26, and County Road 47, offering a mixed driving experience. Since there are no recommended overnight stops, you can complete this trip in a single day, enjoying the convenience of a quick and efficient excursion. This drive is ideal for those looking for a straightforward and economical trip between two points in Alabama.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 65 | 13.3 mi | 14m |
| County Road 26 | 9.2 mi | 14m |
| County Road 47 | 4.1 mi | 7m |
| 1st Street South | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| West College Street | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Alabama Highway 70 | 0.7 mi | <1m |
| Shelby Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Walton Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 65
— 13.3 mi, about 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hoover, AL and Shelby, 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
13 mi
·
14 min
·
I 65
11
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
Toward US 31, AL 3: Alabaster, Saginaw
12
Turn straight onto US 31
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
1st Street South
Use the straight lane.
13
Turn left onto CR 26
9.2 mi
·
14 min
·
County Road 26
14
Turn left onto AL 70
0.7 mi
·
59 sec
·
Alabama Highway 70
Use the left lane.
15
Continue on AL 70
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
West College Street
Use the straight lane.
16
Turn right onto Walton Street
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
·
Walton Street
17
Continue on Water Works Street
352 ft
·
9 sec
·
Water Works Street
18
Turn slight right
108 ft
·
4 sec
19
Turn straight onto CR 47
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Shelby Road
20
Continue on CR 47
4.1 mi
·
7 min
·
County Road 47
21
Turn right onto Evergreen Road
170 ft
·
7 sec
·
Evergreen Road
22
Arrive at destination
Evergreen Road
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
16 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 32.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 16.5 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 145 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 25.8 — 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
14.2 mi into trip
|
~17m in
Take the exit toward US 31, AL 3: Alabaster, Saginaw
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 31, AL 3: Alabaster, Saginaw
5
25.8 mi into trip
|
~36m in
|
AL 70 / Alabama Highway 70
Turn left onto AL 70 / Alabama Highway 70
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.97 one way
$9.94 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $5.45 | $10.91 |
| premium | $4.56 | $5.91 | $11.81 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.26 | $14.53 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.5 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 | 9.9 | 0 | $3.45 | $1.58 |
| Efficient EV | 8.2 | 0 | $2.88 | $1.32 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.2 | 0 | $4.61 | $2.11 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 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
Shelby, AL
Late night in Shelby on Tuesday
Local time
5:41 AM
CDT
Current temp
58°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
1 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
49m 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?
The character of this drive is a blend of highway cruising and local road navigation, with 43% of the journey on highways. You'll experience a longest uninterrupted stretch of 13.3 miles on I-65, providing a chance to settle into a steady pace. As you transition to County Road 26 and County Road 47, expect the scenery and road conditions to shift, offering a more local feel. This mixed profile means you'll have moments of faster travel interspersed with sections that require closer attention to local road conditions and potential turns.
43% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
22 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 13.3 mi on I 65.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. 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
5/10
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 32.9 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.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Hoover, AL to Shelby, AL, road signs begin pointing toward Saginaw along the way.
Saginaw
14.2 mi in
|
~17m
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 49m. Total distance: 32.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
49m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (43%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 13.3 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 Shelby, 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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