Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 9m
Distance
51.3 mi
83 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Stewartville, AL
Muhammad Nabeel
Hoover to Stewartville is 51.3 miles and takes about 1 hour 9 minutes via US 280, with a fuel budget near $8 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short drive stays within Alabama, moving you from the Southeast region to another part of the Southeast. It's a straightforward trip focused primarily on highway travel, making it an easy option for a quick journey. Consider this route if you're looking for a direct and efficient way to get between these two locations without much fuss.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 280 | 26.4 mi | 34m |
| United States Highway 280 | 12.6 mi | 17m |
| Broadway Avenue | 4.4 mi | 5m |
| John M. Harbert III Freeway | 3.5 mi | 3m |
| I 65 | 1.4 mi | 1m |
| Montgomery Highway | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| US 231 | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Deo Dara Drive | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Hoover, AL and Stewartville, AL.
Start on Whispering Pines Circle
Turn right onto Deo Dara Drive
Turn left onto Old Columbiana Road
Turn right
Turn left
At end of road, turn right
Turn slight left
Turn left onto US 31
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 65
Take the exit
Keep slight left at fork
Merge onto I 459
Take the exit
Keep slight right at fork
Merge onto US 280
Take the exit onto US 280
Take the exit onto US 231
Merge onto US 231; AL 21
Continue on US 231; AL 21
Turn left onto County Road 41
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
26 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.
A short stop after about 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 25.7 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.
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn right onto Deo Dara Drive
Navigation decision point
Take the exit toward I 459: Atlanta, Gadsden, Tuscaloosa
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight left at fork toward I 459 North: Atlanta, Gadsden
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Take the exit toward US 280: Mountain Brook, Childersburg
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight right at fork toward US 280 East: Childersburg
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Regular Gas
$7.75 one way
$15.50 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $8.50 | $17.01 |
| premium | $4.56 | $9.21 | $18.42 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.33 | $22.65 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 17.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15.4 | 0 | $5.39 | $2.46 |
| Efficient EV | 12.8 | 0 | $4.49 | $2.05 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 20.5 | 0 | $7.18 | $3.28 |
Gas CO2
18 kg
EV CO2
6 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Late night in Hoover on Sunday
Local time
5:17 AM
CDT
Current temp
85°F
Mostly Sunny
Destination
Late night in Stewartville on Sunday
Local time
5:17 AM
CDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
79°F
Vincent, AL
26 mi in
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
This drive is predominantly highway-focused, with 86% of the journey utilizing major roads like US 280 and Broadway Avenue. You'll experience a significant uninterrupted stretch of 26.4 miles on US 280, offering a consistent pace. The character of the road is likely to be more about efficiency than scenic detours, given its highway-centric profile. Expect a relatively smooth and direct driving experience for the majority of the trip.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 280 and United States Highway 280. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Deo Dara Drive.
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 51.3 miles you will encounter 18 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 2.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 2.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Hoover, AL to Stewartville, AL, road signs begin pointing toward Childersburg along the way.
Childersburg
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).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 9m. Total distance: 51.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 9m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (86%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
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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