Origin
Irondale, AL
Late night in Irondale on Tuesday
Local time
3:50 AM
CDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Irondale, AL to Hoover, 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
25m
Distance
12.8 mi
21 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Fair
4 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 23m
★
6 AM
0h 25m
8 AM
0h 30m
10 AM
0h 27m
12 PM
0h 27m
3 PM
0h 27m
5 PM
0h 30m
8 PM
0h 24m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Irondale, AL
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
This quick 12.8-mile drive from Irondale to Hoover, Alabama, will only take about 25 minutes, making it an easy addition to any Southeast regional exploration. With no highway driving and a very manageable fuel cost of around $2, this trip is perfectly suited for a single day. The route primarily follows local roads like Montevallo Road and Montgomery Highway, offering a straightforward experience. You'll find this to be a turn-heavy local drive, so expect to navigate through familiar Alabama communities. It's an ideal short hop for a quick errand or to connect two nearby points within the state.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Montevallo Road | 5.4 mi | 10m |
| Montgomery Highway | 4.8 mi | 8m |
| Independence Drive | 1 mi | 1m |
| Hollywood Boulevard | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Deo Dara Drive | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| 1st Avenue South | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Old Columbiana Road | 0.2 mi | 1m |
| 16th Street South | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Montevallo Road
— 5.4 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Irondale, AL and Hoover, AL.
1
Start on this road
29 ft
·
7 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto 1st Avenue South
0.2 mi
·
52 sec
·
1st Avenue South
3
At end of road, turn left onto 16th Street South
429 ft
·
15 sec
·
16th Street South
4
Turn right onto Montevallo Road
5.4 mi
·
10 min
·
Montevallo Road
5
Continue on Hollywood Boulevard
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Hollywood Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Turn left onto US 31
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Independence Drive
7
Continue on US 31
4.8 mi
·
8 min
·
Montgomery Highway
8
Turn right onto Old Columbiana Road
263 ft
·
20 sec
·
Old Columbiana Road
9
At end of road, turn left onto Old Columbiana Road
0.1 mi
·
45 sec
·
Old Columbiana Road
10
Turn right onto Deo Dara Drive
0.2 mi
·
55 sec
·
Deo Dara Drive
11
At end of road, turn left onto Whispering Pines Circle
150 ft
·
6 sec
·
Whispering Pines Circle
12
Arrive at destination
Whispering Pines Circle
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 12.7 — 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
|
1st Avenue South
Turn left onto 1st Avenue South
Navigation decision point
6
0.2 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
16th Street South
At end of road, turn left onto 16th Street South
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
4
0.3 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Montevallo Road
Turn right onto Montevallo Road
Navigation decision point
5
12.4 mi into trip
|
~23m in
|
Old Columbiana Road
At end of road, turn left onto Old Columbiana Road
Navigation decision point
6
12.7 mi into trip
|
~25m in
|
Whispering Pines Circle
At end of road, turn left onto Whispering Pines Circle
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.93 one way
$3.87 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $2.12 | $4.24 |
| premium | $4.56 | $2.30 | $4.59 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.83 | $5.65 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.8 | 0 | $1.34 | $0.61 |
| Efficient EV | 3.2 | 0 | $1.12 | $0.51 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.1 | 0 | $1.79 | $0.82 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
Hoover, AL
Late night in Hoover on Tuesday
Local time
3:50 AM
CDT
Current temp
86°F
Mostly Sunny
SW 0 to 10 mph
9% chance
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
27 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
25m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a "turn-heavy local drive" for this entire 12.8-mile journey, as indicated by the 0% highway share. The longest uninterrupted stretch you’ll encounter is 5.4 miles along Montevallo Road. This means you'll be navigating a series of turns and local traffic for the majority of your trip. The character of the drive remains consistent, focusing on local road conditions rather than high-speed travel. You'll likely experience a steady pace, punctuated by frequent intersections and changes in direction as you make your way through residential and commercial areas.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 5.4 mi on Montevallo Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near 1st Avenue South.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 25m drive. You will face about 7 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 (1st Avenue South): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (16th Street South): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 0.3 miles (Montevallo Road): Navigation decision point.
About the Cities
Arriving 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 25m. Total distance: 12.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
25m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 5.4 miles on Montevallo Road. 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 (1st Avenue South): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (16th Street South): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 0.3 miles (Montevallo Road): 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 Hoover, 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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