Origin
Hoover, AL
Afternoon in Hoover on Sunday
Local time
1:06 PM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hoover, AL to Smoke Rise, AL
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
54m
Distance
37.1 mi
60 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Fair
4 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 50m
★
6 AM
0h 55m
8 AM
1h 4m
10 AM
0h 58m
12 PM
0h 57m
3 PM
0h 58m
5 PM
1h 3m
8 PM
0h 52m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Smoke Rise, AL
Marino Kurunić
Trip Overview
The drive from Hoover, AL to Smoke Rise, AL covers 37.1 miles and takes about 54m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 65, Smoke Rise Trail, Crosshill Lane for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 32.1 miles on I 65. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.60 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 65 | 32.1 mi | 37m |
| Smoke Rise Trail | 1.4 mi | 5m |
| Crosshill Lane | 0.9 mi | 3m |
| Crosshill Trail | 0.6 mi | 2m |
| Montgomery Highway | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| AL 160 | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Ridge Trail | 0.2 mi | 1m |
| Deo Dara Drive | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 65
— 32.1 mi, about 37m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hoover, AL and Smoke Rise, 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
32 mi
·
37 min
·
I 65
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Exit 284
Toward US 31 South, AL 3 South, AL 160 East: Hayden, Corner
12
Enter roundabout onto US 31
65 ft
·
2 sec
·
US 31
13
Continue on US 31
254 ft
·
6 sec
·
US 31
14
Enter roundabout onto AL 160
262 ft
·
6 sec
·
AL 160
15
Continue on AL 160
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
AL 160
16
Turn left onto Smoke Rise Trail
0.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Smoke Rise Trail
17
Continue on Smoke Rise Trail
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Smoke Rise Trail
18
Turn right onto Scenic Trail
0.2 mi
·
44 sec
·
Scenic Trail
19
Turn right onto Ridge Trail
0.1 mi
·
34 sec
·
Ridge Trail
20
Continue on Ridge Trail
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
·
Ridge Trail
21
Turn left onto Crosshill Trail
0.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Crosshill Trail
22
Turn left onto Crosshill Lane
0.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Crosshill Lane
23
Turn right
157 ft
·
11 sec
24
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
19 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 37 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 18.5 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 195 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 33.5 — 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
6
33.1 mi into trip
|
~40m in
Take the exit toward US 31 South, AL 3 South, AL 160 East: Hayden, Corner
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 284
Toward US 31 South, AL 3 South, AL 160 East: Ha...
6
33.4 mi into trip
|
~40m in
|
US 31
Enter roundabout onto US 31
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
7
33.5 mi into trip
|
~41m in
|
AL 160
Enter roundabout onto AL 160
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.60 one way
$11.21 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $6.15 | $12.30 |
| premium | $4.56 | $6.66 | $13.32 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.19 | $16.38 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 13 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.1 | 0 | $3.90 | $1.78 |
| Efficient EV | 9.3 | 0 | $3.25 | $1.48 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.8 | 0 | $5.19 | $2.37 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% 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
Smoke Rise, AL
Afternoon in Smoke Rise on Sunday
Local time
1:06 PM
CDT
Current temp
76°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
54m 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?
37.1 mi in 54m, mostly highway — 32.1 mi of that is on I 65.
88% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
24 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 32.1 mi on I 65.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 65 and Smoke Rise Trail. 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 54m drive. You will face about 19 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 33.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 Smoke Rise, AL, road signs begin pointing toward Corner along the way.
Corner
33.1 mi in
|
~40m
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 54m. Total distance: 37.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
54m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (88%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 32.1 miles on I 65. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 4 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. 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 33.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 Smoke Rise, 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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