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Trip from Taylor, 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

3h 13m

Distance

189.4 mi

305 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$29

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 35 min
4 AM
3h 2m ★
6 AM
3h 14m
8 AM
3h 37m
10 AM
3h 22m
12 PM
3h 20m
3 PM
3h 23m
5 PM
3h 36m
8 PM
3h 7m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Taylor, AL, AL

Taylor, AL

Muhammad Nabeel

Trip Overview

This 189.4-mile journey from Taylor, AL to Hoover, AL will take approximately 3 hours and 13 minutes of driving time. It's a straightforward day trip, easily manageable within a single day, so you won't need to worry about overnight stays. With a fuel cost estimated at $29, it's a budget-friendly option for exploring within the Southeast region. The route primarily sticks to local roads, indicated by its 0% highway share, suggesting a more connected-to-the-ground travel experience. You'll be making just one planned stop along the way, keeping the focus on reaching your destination efficiently.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

94.7 miles from Taylor, AL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 36m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
McGehee Road — —
Carter Hill Road — —
Zelda Road — —
Ann Street — —
Ann Street South — —
I-65 North — —
US 31 — —
US 31 South — —

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: McGehee Road — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Taylor, AL and Hoover, AL.

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Start on Taylor Road

10 ft · 8 sec · Taylor Road
2

Turn sharp left

89 ft · 4 sec
3

Turn right

11 mi · 20 min
4

Turn left

16 mi · 20 min
5

Continue straight

21 mi · 24 min
6

Continue straight

0.4 mi · 35 sec
7

Continue straight

5.1 mi · 6 min
8

Continue straight

2.1 mi · 3 min
9

Continue straight

0.5 mi · 56 sec
10

Continue straight

0.6 mi · 1 min
11

Continue straight

0.7 mi · 1 min
12

Continue straight

0.2 mi · 15 sec
13

Continue straight

1.2 mi · 1 min
14

Continue straight

1.8 mi · 2 min
15

Continue straight

3.4 mi · 3 min
16

Continue straight

36 mi · 42 min
17

Continue on McGehee Road

1.5 mi · 2 min · McGehee Road
18

Turn right onto Carter Hill Road

1.1 mi · 1 min · Carter Hill Road
19

Continue on Zelda Road

1.1 mi · 2 min · Zelda Road
20

Turn right onto Ann Street

0.2 mi · 27 sec · Ann Street
21

Turn left onto Ann Street South

0.3 mi · 32 sec · Ann Street South
22

Merge slight left

2.5 mi · 3 min
23

Keep slight right to continue on I-65 North: Birmingham

0.3 mi · 43 sec · I-65 North: Birmingham
24

Merge slight left

80 mi · 1 hr 26 min
25

Take the exit slight right toward US 31: Montgomery Highway

0.3 mi · 33 sec · US 31: Montgomery Highway
26

Keep slight left to continue on US 31 South: Montgomery Highway, Columbiana Road, Hoover

167 ft · 6 sec · US 31 South: Montgomery Highway, Columbiana Road, Hoover
27

Turn left onto Montgomery Highway

0.4 mi · 58 sec · Montgomery Highway
28

Turn right onto Old Columbiana Road

262 ft · 21 sec · Old Columbiana Road
29

At the end of the road, turn left onto Old Columbiana Road

0.1 mi · 45 sec · Old Columbiana Road
30

Turn right onto Deo Dara Drive

0.2 mi · 55 sec · Deo Dara Drive
31

At the end of the road, turn left onto Whispering Pines Circle

151 ft · 7 sec · Whispering Pines Circle
32

Arrive at your destination

Trip Plan

Given this is a 1-day trip covering 189.4 miles, you have plenty of flexibility. Leaving in the morning is recommended to maximize daylight and avoid potential rush hour traffic as you approach Hoover. With only one stop planned, ensure it's a good one for a break or to refuel if needed, as the estimated fuel cost is $29. Pay close attention to the local road signs, as the 'turn-heavy' nature of this 3-hour drive means you'll be making frequent adjustments. A specific tip: keep your GPS or map app updated, as local road layouts can sometimes be less intuitive than major highways.

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 94.7 miles from Taylor, AL, or about 1h 36m into the drive.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 42 miles or 42m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 94.7 miles or 1h 36m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 38m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Hoover, AL than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Taylor, AL so your first major turns are already loaded.

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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Taylor, AL

This is one driving day of about 189.4 miles and 3h 13m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 42 miles from Taylor, AL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Montgomery, AL

95 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

Brundidge, AL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 42 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Montgomery, AL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 94.7 miles from Taylor, 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.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Habaneros Mexican Grill

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Hoover, Alabama

Near the end, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 189.4

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+12053267170

Zaxbys Chicken Fingers & Buffalo Wings

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Pelham, Alabama

1.9 mi

Vintage Cafe

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Montgomery, Alabama

2.4 mi

Top Coffee Stop

SweetCreek Farm Market

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Pike Rd, Alabama

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.1 mi from route mile 94.7

Hours: 9 am–6:30 pm

+13342803276

Visit website

Prevail Union | MGM

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Montgomery, Alabama

1 mi

Hilltop Public House

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Montgomery, Alabama

1 mi

Habaneros Mexican Grill

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 189.4

Hoover, Alabama

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+12053267170

Zaxbys Chicken Fingers & Buffalo Wings

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour Moderately mile 175.9

Pelham, Alabama

Hours: 10:30 am–9 pm

+12056634100

Visit website

Vintage Cafe

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20 mile 108.2

Montgomery, Alabama

Hours: 6 am–3 pm

+13343561944

Visit website

Half Shell Oyster Bar & Grill

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20 mile 54.1

Troy, AL

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+13345661254

Visit website

Rodeo Mexican Restaurant

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20 mile 54.1

Troy, Alabama

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+13347700400

Visit website

Panda Express

3.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour Inexpensiv mile 189.4

Hoover, AL

Hours: 10:30 am–9 pm

+12054032879

Visit website

Subway

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~6 min detour Inexpensiv mile 54.1

Troy, Alabama

Hours: 8:30 am–9:30 pm

+13345667944

Visit website

Seeds Coffee Co. - Homewood

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~10 min detour

4 mi from route ~10 min detour $10 to $20 mile 189.4

Birmingham, Alabama

Hours: 7 am–3 pm

+12052596405

Visit website

SweetCreek Farm Market

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.1 mi from route mile 94.7

Pike Rd, Alabama

Hours: 9 am–6:30 pm

+13342803276

Visit website

The Roost Coffee N Creamery

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.1 mi from route $1 to $10 mile 94.7

Pike Rd, Alabama

Hours: 8:30 am–4 pm

Prevail Union | MGM

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1 mi from route ~3 min detour $1 to $10 mile 108.2

Montgomery, Alabama

Hours: 7 am–6 pm

+13344168399

Visit website

Hilltop Public House

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

1 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 108.2

Montgomery, Alabama

Hours: 6:30 am–12 pm

+13342397752

Visit website

Baristas and Barristers

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~4 min detour $1 to $10 mile 108.2

Montgomery, Alabama

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

Visit website

Elevation Café

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 108.2

Montgomery, Alabama

Hours: 6:30 am–9 pm

+13349290600

Visit website

Bluff Park Coffee Collective

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour $1 to $10 mile 189.4

Hoover, Alabama

Hours: 6:30 am–4:30 pm

+12057689732

Visit website

The Bean Bro Troy

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour $1 to $10 mile 54.1

Troy, Alabama

Hours: 5 am–6 pm

Visit website

Downtown Montgomery EV Charger

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 108.2

Montgomery, Alabama

Hours: Open 24 hours

Electrify America Charging Station

3.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 175.9

Alabaster, Alabama

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336322778

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 175.9

Alabaster, Alabama

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Electric Vehicle Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, right off the route

1 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 148.8

Clanton, Alabama

ChargePoint Charging Station

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 189.4

Vestavia Hills, Alabama

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 108.2

Montgomery, Alabama

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Blink Charging Station

3.0 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 108.2

Montgomery, Alabama

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18889982546

Visit website

Electric Vehicle Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 27.1

Ozark, Alabama

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Hobo Pantry Chevron

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 27.1

Ozark, Alabama

Hours: Open 24 hours

+13347741355

Visit website

Antiques Treasures And More

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 27.1

Ozark, Alabama

Hours: 10 am–6 pm

+13347746533

Visit website

Aldridge Gardens

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 189.4

Hoover, Alabama

Hours: 8 am–7 pm

+12057396558

Visit website

The MOOseum

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 108.2

Montgomery, Alabama

Hours: 8 am–12 pm

+13342651867

Visit website

Moss Rock Preserve

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 189.4

Hoover, Alabama

+12057397141

Visit website

Heart of Dixie Railroad Museum

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 162.3

Calera, Alabama

Hours: 9 am–2 pm

+12056683435

Visit website

SMOKE R US

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 27.1

Ozark, Alabama

Hours: 9 am–9 pm

+13342373891

Troy Arboretum

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 54.1

Troy, Alabama

Warrior Nutrition Midland City AL 36350

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 13.5

Midland City, Alabama

Hours: 6 am–1 pm

+13349805667

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$28.60 one way

$57.21 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 66 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.21 $31.40 $62.80
premium $4.56 $34.00 $67.99
diesel $5.61 $41.82 $83.63

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$29

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$54–$79

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 66.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $20 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 56.8 0 $19.89 $9.09
Efficient EV 47.4 0 $16.57 $7.58
EV Truck/SUV 75.8 0 $26.52 $12.12

Gas CO2

66 kg

EV CO2

22 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Taylor, AL

Late night in Taylor on Sunday

Local time

2:58 AM

CDT

Current temp

80°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Hoover, AL

Late night in Hoover on Sunday

Local time

2:58 AM

CDT

Current temp

77°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

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

3 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

3h 13m 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?

Expect a 'turn-heavy local drive' for this entire 189.4-mile trip. Since there's no highway share, you'll be navigating a continuous series of local roads like McGehee Road, Carter Hill Road, and Zelda Road. This means you'll be more immersed in the local landscape, with frequent turns and varying speed limits. While there isn't a 'longest stretch' noted, the profile suggests a consistent engagement with the road, rather than long, monotonous stretches. This type of driving requires active attention throughout the 3-hour and 13-minute duration.

Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
32 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Main road: McGehee Road.

How Hard Is This Drive?

1/10

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.

Driving Effort 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Taylor, AL to Hoover, AL is easy. At 3h 13m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Taylor, AL to Hoover, AL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

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 3h 13m. Total distance: 189.4 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 13m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.

Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Taylor, AL to Hoover, AL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Possible but tiring. At 3.2 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 6.5 hours — manageable with a long break at Hoover, AL, but most travelers stay overnight.

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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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