Origin
Trussville, AL
Late night in Trussville on Sunday
Local time
5:06 AM
CDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Trussville, 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
30m
Distance
23.7 mi
38 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 28m
★
6 AM
0h 30m
8 AM
0h 36m
10 AM
0h 32m
12 PM
0h 32m
3 PM
0h 32m
5 PM
0h 35m
8 PM
0h 29m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Trussville, AL
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Trip Overview
If you are planning to travel from Trussville to Hoover, you can expect a quick 23.7-mile journey that typically takes about 30 minutes. This trip is perfectly suited as a single-day excursion, as the short duration means you will not need to worry about overnight accommodations. You will primarily navigate via the John M. Harbert III Freeway, Gadsden Highway, and Montgomery Highway. With fuel costs estimated at $4, this is an incredibly economical route to traverse within the Southeast region. Whether you are commuting or just crossing the metro area, this drive offers a straightforward, efficient way to reach your destination.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| John M. Harbert III Freeway | 18.2 mi | 19m |
| Gadsden Highway | 2.4 mi | 3m |
| Montgomery Highway | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Main Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Braddock Drive | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Whispering Pines Circle | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Spruce Drive | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| South Chalkville Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
John M. Harbert III Freeway
— 18.2 mi, about 19m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Trussville, AL and Hoover, AL.
1
Start on this road
197 ft
·
16 sec
·
this road
2
At end of road, turn right onto Linden Street
114 ft
·
7 sec
·
Linden Street
3
Turn right onto CR 94
384 ft
·
11 sec
·
South Chalkville Road
4
Turn right onto US 11
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
5
Continue on US 11
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Gadsden Highway
6
Turn left
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
7
Merge onto I 459
18 mi
·
19 min
·
John M. Harbert III Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
Exit 13B
Toward US 31: Hoover, Pelham
Use the slight right lane.
9
Keep slight right at fork
516 ft
·
12 sec
Toward US 31 North: Hoover
Use the right lane.
10
Turn straight onto US 31
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Montgomery Highway
11
Turn left onto Braddock Drive
0.2 mi
·
53 sec
·
Braddock Drive
12
Turn right onto Spruce Drive
436 ft
·
25 sec
·
Spruce Drive
13
Turn left onto Whispering Pines Circle
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
Whispering Pines Circle
14
Arrive at destination
Whispering Pines Circle
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 22 — 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
|
Linden Street
At end of road, turn right onto Linden Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
CR 94 / South Chalkville Road
Turn right onto CR 94 / South Chalkville Road
Navigation decision point
5
3.6 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
I 459 / John M. Harbert III Freeway
Merge onto I 459 / John M. Harbert III Freeway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
21.8 mi into trip
|
~25m 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
22 mi into trip
|
~26m 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
$3.58 one way
$7.16 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $3.93 | $7.86 |
| premium | $4.56 | $4.25 | $8.51 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.23 | $10.47 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.1 | 0 | $2.49 | $1.14 |
| Efficient EV | 5.9 | 0 | $2.07 | $0.95 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.5 | 0 | $3.32 | $1.52 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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 Sunday
Local time
5:06 AM
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
30m 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 highway-focused drive is designed for speed and directness, with 77 percent of the trip spent on major roads. You will settle into a rhythm during the longest stretch of the journey, covering 18.2 miles exclusively on the John M. Harbert III Freeway. The experience behind the wheel is characterized by consistent highway travel rather than winding local backroads. As you transition from the freeway onto Gadsden and Montgomery Highways, the environment shifts to accommodate local traffic flows. It is a utilitarian route that prioritizes getting you from point A to point B without unnecessary deviations.
77% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 18.2 mi on John M. Harbert III Freeway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on John M. Harbert III Freeway and Gadsden Highway. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Linden Street.
Driving Effort
6/10
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 23.7 miles you will encounter 10 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 (Linden Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (CR 94 / South Chalkville Road): Navigation decision point; at 3.6 miles (I 459 / John M. Harbert III Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
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.
On the drive from Trussville, AL to Hoover, AL, road signs begin pointing toward Pelham along the way.
Pelham
21.8 mi in
|
~25m
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 30m. Total distance: 23.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
30m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (77%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 18.2 miles on John M. Harbert III Freeway. 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: near the start (Linden Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (CR 94 / South Chalkville Road): Navigation decision point; at 3.6 miles (I 459 / John M. Harbert III Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
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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