Origin
Center Point, AL
Morning in Center Point on Saturday
Local time
8:49 AM
CDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Center Point, AL to Hoover, AL
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
34m
Distance
23 mi
37 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Fair
4 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 31m
★
6 AM
0h 34m
8 AM
0h 40m
10 AM
0h 36m
12 PM
0h 36m
3 PM
0h 37m
5 PM
0h 40m
8 PM
0h 33m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Center Point, AL
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Trip Overview
Center Point to Hoover is 23 miles and takes about 34 minutes via I 59, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Alabama, connecting two points in the Southeast region. Given its highway-focused profile and under-an-hour drive time, it’s a straightforward journey. It's ideal for a quick relocation or a brief connection between these two nearby areas without much fuss.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 34m. Total distance: 23 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
34m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (94%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is primarily a highway-focused drive, with 94% of the route utilizing major interstates. You'll experience long, uninterrupted stretches, including a 9.1-mile segment on I 59. Expect a fast-paced journey on well-maintained highways for the majority of the trip. The character is consistent, offering a direct and efficient path between your starting and ending points.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 59 is the longest continuous segment at about 9.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 59 and I 65. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 4.5 miles in near I 59.
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 miles you will encounter 11 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 4.5 miles (I 59): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 13.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 13.9 miles (I 65): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
4.5 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
I 59
Merge onto I 59
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
7
13.7 mi into trip
|
~20m in
Take the exit toward I 65 South: Montgomery
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
Exit 124B
Toward I 65 South: Montgomery
5
13.9 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
I 65
Merge onto I 65
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
22.2 mi into trip
|
~31m in
Take the exit toward US 31, AL 3
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 252
Toward US 31, AL 3
6
23 mi into trip
|
~34m in
|
Whispering Pines Circle
At end of road, turn left onto Whispering Pines Circle
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 59 | 9.1 mi | 11m |
| I 65 | 8.2 mi | 10m |
| Center Point Parkway | 2.4 mi | 4m |
| Parkway East | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| Montgomery Highway | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Deo Dara Drive | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Old Columbiana Road | 0.2 mi | 1m |
| Roebuck Parkway | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 59
— 9.1 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Center Point, AL and Hoover, AL.
1
Start on 23rd Avenue Northeast
73 ft
·
9 sec
·
23rd Avenue Northeast
2
Turn left onto AL 75
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Center Point Parkway
3
Continue on AL 75
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Parkway East
4
Continue on AL 75
226 ft
·
5 sec
·
Parkway East
5
Continue on AL 75
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
Roebuck Parkway
6
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
Toward I 59 South: Birmingham
7
Merge onto I 59
9.1 mi
·
11 min
·
I 59
Use the straight lane.
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
Exit 124B
Toward I 65 South: Montgomery
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
9
Merge onto I 65
8.2 mi
·
10 min
·
I 65
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Exit 252
Toward US 31, AL 3
11
Turn right onto US 31
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
Montgomery Highway
12
Turn right onto Old Columbiana Road
263 ft
·
20 sec
·
Old Columbiana Road
13
At end of road, turn left onto Old Columbiana Road
0.1 mi
·
45 sec
·
Old Columbiana Road
14
Turn right onto Deo Dara Drive
0.2 mi
·
55 sec
·
Deo Dara Drive
15
At end of road, turn left onto Whispering Pines Circle
150 ft
·
6 sec
·
Whispering Pines Circle
16
Arrive at destination
Whispering Pines Circle
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.47 one way
$6.95 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $3.81 | $7.63 |
| premium | $4.56 | $4.13 | $8.26 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.08 | $10.16 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 8 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 | 6.9 | 0 | $2.41 | $1.10 |
| Efficient EV | 5.8 | 0 | $2.01 | $0.92 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.2 | 0 | $3.22 | $1.47 |
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
Morning in Hoover on Saturday
Local time
8:49 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
28 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
34m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Center Point, AL to Hoover, AL covers 23 miles and takes about 34m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 59, I 65, Center Point Parkway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 11.5 miles from Center Point, AL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.47 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 23 miles you will encounter 11 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 4.5 miles (I 59): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 13.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 13.9 miles (I 65): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Center Point, AL to Hoover, AL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Birmingham Civil Rights National Monument.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh 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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