Hoover to Wilsonville is 36.9 miles and takes about 53m via I 65 and AL 25, with a fuel budget near $6 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Alabama, moving from the Southeast region to itself. Primarily a highway-focused drive, it's an easy excursion for a single day. You'll likely find it a straightforward journey, ideal for a quick trip without requiring an overnight stay.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 65
13.3 mi
14m
AL 25
9.4 mi
14m
County Road 26
9.2 mi
14m
1st Street South
2.1 mi
3m
West College Street
1 mi
1m
Alabama Highway 70
0.7 mi
<1m
Montgomery Highway
0.2 mi
<1m
Deo Dara Drive
0.2 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 Wilsonville, 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
1.0 mi·1 min·West College Street
Use the straight lane.
16
Turn left onto AL 25
9.4 mi·14 min·AL 25
17
Arrive at destination
AL 25
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
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 13
5 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
$5.57 one way
$11.15 round trip
$3.84/gal25.4 MPG avg13 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.21
$6.12
$12.24
premium
$4.56
$6.62
$13.25
diesel
$5.61
$8.15
$16.29
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.9 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
$3.87
$1.77
Efficient EV
9.2
0
$3.23
$1.48
EV Truck/SUV
14.8
0
$5.17
$2.36
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.
Forecast as of Apr 19, 2026
Origin
Hoover, AL
Late night
in Hoover on Tuesday
Local time
4:17 AM
CDT
Current temp
70°F
Sunny
N 10 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Fire Weather Watch
Fire Weather Watch issued April 19 at 3:57PM EDT until April 20 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL
Fire Weather Watch
Fire Weather Watch issued April 19 at 3:57PM EDT until April 20 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL
Destination
Wilsonville, AL
Late night
in Wilsonville on Tuesday
Local time
4:17 AM
CDT
Current temp
41°F
Clear
N 0 to 5 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Fire Weather Watch
Fire Weather Watch issued April 19 at 3:57PM EDT until April 20 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL
Fire Weather Watch
Fire Weather Watch issued April 19 at 3:57PM EDT until April 20 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL
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
29 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
53m on the road
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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This route leans heavily towards highway driving, with 63% of it on faster roads. You'll experience a longest stretch of 13.3 miles on I 65, offering a consistent pace for a significant portion of your travel. The roads transition from interstate to state routes and local roads, providing a varied driving experience as you progress. Expect mostly smooth sailing on well-maintained highways for the majority of this 36.9-mile journey.
63% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
17 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 is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 65 and AL 25. You will hit about 13 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 Effort5/10
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 36.9 miles you will encounter 13 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.
On the drive from Hoover, AL to Wilsonville, AL, road signs begin pointing toward Saginaw along the way.
Saginaw
14.2 mi in|~17m
Detours Along the Way
Tagged by where each one fits in your drive — first break, midpoint, final stretch.
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.
Doable as a same-day drive at 53m. Total distance: 36.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
53m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (63%). 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 — 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 Wilsonville, AL before heading back.
