Origin
Talladega, AL
Afternoon in Talladega on Sunday
Local time
12:47 PM
CDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Talladega, AL to Hoover, AL
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 12m
Distance
59.7 mi
96 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 7m
★
6 AM
1h 13m
8 AM
1h 24m
10 AM
1h 17m
12 PM
1h 15m
3 PM
1h 17m
5 PM
1h 23m
8 PM
1h 9m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Talladega, AL
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Trip Overview
This straightforward 59.7-mile drive from Talladega, AL to Hoover, AL should take you about 1 hour and 12 minutes. It's a perfect candidate for a single-day trip, so you won't need to worry about overnight stays. The primary roads you'll be using are I-20 and AL-77, with a significant 92% of the journey on highways. Expect a fuel cost of around $9 for this trip. Since both destinations are within the Southeast region, you'll be staying within familiar territory for this quick hop.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 20 | 30.3 mi | 32m |
| John M. Harbert III Freeway | 14.5 mi | 15m |
| AL 77 | 9.9 mi | 14m |
| Montgomery Highway | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| North East Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Braddock Drive | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Coosa Street West | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Whispering Pines Circle | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 20
— 30.3 mi, about 32m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Talladega, AL and Hoover, AL.
1
Start on North Spring Street
456 ft
·
21 sec
·
North Spring Street
2
Turn right onto Coosa Street West
0.2 mi
·
42 sec
·
Coosa Street West
3
Turn left onto North East Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
North East Street
4
Turn left
0.8 mi
·
58 sec
5
Continue on AL 77
9.9 mi
·
14 min
·
AL 77
6
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Toward I-20 West: Birmingham
Use the left lane.
7
Merge onto I 20
30 mi
·
32 min
·
I 20
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
Exit 136
Toward I 459: Montgomery, Tuscaloosa, Gadsden
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight left at fork
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 459 South: Montgomery, Tuscaloosa
10
Merge onto I 459
14 mi
·
15 min
·
John M. Harbert III Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
Exit 13B
Toward US 31: Hoover, Pelham
Use the slight right lane.
12
Keep slight right at fork
516 ft
·
12 sec
Toward US 31 North: Hoover
Use the right lane.
13
Turn straight onto US 31
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Montgomery Highway
14
Turn left onto Braddock Drive
0.2 mi
·
53 sec
·
Braddock Drive
15
Turn right onto Spruce Drive
436 ft
·
25 sec
·
Spruce Drive
16
Turn left onto Whispering Pines Circle
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
Whispering Pines Circle
17
Arrive at destination
Whispering Pines Circle
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
30 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 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 29.8 miles from Talladega, 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 135 decision points cluster between mile 11.6 and 58 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
11.6 mi into trip
|
~17m in
Take the ramp toward I-20 West: Birmingham
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward I-20 West: Birmingham
8
42.1 mi into trip
|
~50m in
Take the exit toward I 459: Montgomery, Tuscaloosa, Gadsden
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 136
Toward I 459: Montgomery, Tuscaloosa, Gadsden
6
42.5 mi into trip
|
~51m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 459 South: Montgomery, Tuscaloosa
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 459 South: Montgomery, Tuscaloosa
8
57.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 7m in
Take the exit toward US 31: Hoover, Pelham
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 13B
Toward US 31: Hoover, Pelham
8
58 mi into trip
|
~1h 8m in
Keep slight right at fork toward US 31 North: Hoover
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward US 31 North: Hoover
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.02 one way
$18.03 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
21 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $9.90 | $19.80 |
| premium | $4.56 | $10.72 | $21.43 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.18 | $26.36 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 20.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17.9 | 0 | $6.27 | $2.87 |
| Efficient EV | 14.9 | 0 | $5.22 | $2.39 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 23.9 | 0 | $8.36 | $3.82 |
Gas CO2
21 kg
EV CO2
7 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
Hoover, AL
Afternoon in Hoover on Sunday
Local time
12:47 PM
CDT
Current temp
77°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
1h 12m 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?
This is a predominantly highway-focused drive, with 92% of your journey taking place on faster roads like I-20 and AL-77. You'll experience a longest uninterrupted stretch of 30.3 miles on I-20, offering a chance to settle into a steady pace. The John M. Harbert III Freeway also plays a role in connecting these two Alabama locations. Overall, anticipate a driving experience characterized by efficient travel rather than winding country lanes.
92% 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: 30.3 mi on I 20.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 20 and John M. Harbert III Freeway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 11.6 miles in.
Driving Effort
9/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 59.7 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: at 11.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 42.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 42.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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.
Between Talladega, AL and Hoover, AL, road signs point toward Tuscaloosa and Gadsden.
Tuscaloosa
42.1 mi in
|
~50m
Gadsden
42.1 mi in
|
~50m
About the Cities
Arriving 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 1h 12m. Total distance: 59.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 12m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (92%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 30.3 miles on I 20. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Hoover, AL before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
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: at 11.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 42.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 42.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Birmingham Civil Rights National Monument and Freedom Riders 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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