Trip from Coosada, AL to Hoover, AL

Q: What are the main roads on this route?

The main roads are I 65, Coosada Road, County Road 10. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

Q: Is this a good same-day trip?

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Q: Where should I stop halfway?

The midpoint is about 38.6 miles from Coosada, AL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

Q: How much does gas cost for this trip?

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $11.67 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Q: What is the best time to leave?

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

Q: What towns show up on signs driving from Coosada, AL to Hoover, AL?

The route from Coosada, AL to Hoover, AL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

1h 33m

Distance

77.3 mi

124 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$12

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

18 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 21 min

4 AM

1h 26m ★

6 AM

1h 33m

8 AM

1h 47m

10 AM

1h 38m

12 PM

1h 37m

3 PM

1h 39m

5 PM

1h 47m

8 PM

1h 29m

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

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Trip Overview

The drive from Coosada, AL to Hoover, AL covers 77.3 miles and takes about 1h 33m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 65, Coosada Road, County Road 10 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 70.1 miles on I 65. At current regular gas prices, budget about $11.67 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

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

Midpoint

38.6 miles from Coosada, AL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 48m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 33m. Total distance: 77.3 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 33m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (92%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

This is a 1h 33m highway drive covering 77.3 miles, with most of the trip on I 65 and Coosada Road. The longest continuous stretch is about 70.1 miles on I 65.

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 65 is the longest continuous segment at about 70.1 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 65 and Coosada Road. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 6 miles in near I 65.

Driving Effort 5/10

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 77.3 miles you will encounter 9 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 6 miles (I 65): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 76.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 76.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 9 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

5

6 mi into trip | ~13m in | I 65

Merge onto I 65

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

7

76.2 mi into trip | ~1h 29m in

Take the exit toward US 31: Montgomery Highway

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 252 Toward US 31: Montgomery Highway

9

76.4 mi into trip | ~1h 29m in

Keep slight left at fork toward US 31 South: Montgomery Highway, Columbiana Road, Hoover

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight left lane. Toward US 31 South: Montgomery Highway, Columbi...

5

76.9 mi into trip | ~1h 31m in | Old Columbiana Road

At end of road, turn left onto Old Columbiana Road

Navigation decision point

6

77.2 mi into trip | ~1h 32m 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 65	70.1 mi	1h 15m
Coosada Road	2.3 mi	5m
County Road 10	1.6 mi	3m
AL 14	0.8 mi	1m
Grandview Road	0.5 mi	1m
Montgomery Highway	0.4 mi	<1m
County Road 8	0.3 mi	<1m
Edgewood Road	0.2 mi	<1m

Longest stretch: I 65 — 70.1 mi, about 1h 15m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Coosada Road

2.3 mi · 5 min · Coosada Road

2

Continue on Edgewood Road

0.2 mi · 34 sec · Edgewood Road

3

Turn slight right onto Grandview Road

0.5 mi · 1 min · Grandview Road

4

Continue on County Road 10

1.6 mi · 3 min · County Road 10

5

Continue on County Road 8

0.3 mi · 43 sec · County Road 8

6

Turn left onto AL 14

0.8 mi · 1 min · AL 14

7

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 26 sec

8

Merge onto I 65

70 mi · 1 hr 15 min · I 65

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

9

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 32 sec

Exit 252 Toward US 31: Montgomery Highway Use the straight / slight right lanes.

10

Keep slight left at fork

168 ft · 6 sec

Toward US 31 South: Montgomery Highway, Columbiana Road, Hoover Use the slight left lane.

11

Turn left onto US 31

0.4 mi · 57 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

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.

The halfway point lands around 38.6 miles from Coosada, AL, or about 48m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 70.1 miles.

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 17 miles or 25m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 38.6 miles or 48m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 18m

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 Coosada, AL so your first major turns are already loaded.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Coosada, AL

This is one driving day of about 77.3 miles and 1h 33m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 17 miles from Coosada, AL.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

The longest stretch is on I 65 for about 70.1 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 38.6 mi from Coosada, AL · 48m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Jemison, AL

39 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

Enterprise, AL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 17 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Jemison, AL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 38.6 miles from Coosada, AL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 65 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 70.1 miles.

Arriving in Hoover, AL

The final approach into Hoover, AL usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

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

Zaxbys Chicken Fingers & Buffalo Wings

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Pelham, Alabama

Near the end, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour Moderately mile 66.2

Hours: 10:30 am–9 pm

+12056634100

Visit website

Habaneros Mexican Grill

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Hoover, Alabama

1.3 mi

China King

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Millbrook, Alabama

2.7 mi

Top Coffee Stop

Bluff Park Coffee Collective

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Hoover, Alabama

Near the end, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour $1 to $10 mile 77.3

Hours: 6:30 am–4:30 pm

+12057689732

Visit website

Galleria Coffee 168

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Hoover, Alabama

1.8 mi

Zaxbys Chicken Fingers & Buffalo Wings

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour Moderately mile 66.2

Pelham, Alabama

Hours: 10:30 am–9 pm

+12056634100

Visit website

Subway

3.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour Inexpensiv mile 44.2

Jemison, Alabama

Hours: 7 am–9 pm

+12056885085

Visit website

Habaneros Mexican Grill

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 77.3

Hoover, Alabama

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+12053267170

Hooters

3.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 71.8

Pelham, Alabama

Hours: 11 am–11 pm

+12056829464

Visit website

Panda Express

3.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour Inexpensiv mile 71.8

Hoover, AL

Hours: 10:30 am–9 pm

+12054032879

Visit website

Logan's Roadhouse

3.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour $20 to $30 mile 5.5

Prattville, Alabama

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+13342859900

Visit website

China King

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20 mile 5.5

Millbrook, Alabama

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+13342900008

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 77.3

Birmingham, Alabama

Hours: 7 am–3 pm

+12052596405

Visit website

Bluff Park Coffee Collective

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour $1 to $10 mile 77.3

Hoover, Alabama

Hours: 6:30 am–4:30 pm

+12057689732

Visit website

Galleria Coffee 168

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~5 min detour $1 to $10 mile 77.3

Hoover, Alabama

Hours: 8 am–8 pm

+12055414348

Daily Edition

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~10 min detour

4 mi from route ~10 min detour $1 to $10 mile 77.3

Homewood, Alabama

Hours: 7 am–1 pm

+12055278007

ChargePoint Charging Station

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 77.3

Vestavia Hills, Alabama

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Red E Charging Station

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 5.5

Prattville, Alabama

Hours: Open 24 hours

Tesla Supercharger

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 60.7

Alabaster, Alabama

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 5.5

Prattville, Alabama

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Electrify America Charging Station

3.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 60.7

Alabaster, Alabama

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336322778

Visit website

Electric Vehicle Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 38.6

Clanton, Alabama

Tesla Destination Charger

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 5.5

Prattville, Alabama

+13345512900

Visit website

Tesla Destination Charger

2.0 ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 71.8

Pelham, Alabama

Visit website

Aldridge Gardens

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 77.3

Hoover, Alabama

Hours: 8 am–7 pm

+12057396558

Visit website

Moss Rock Preserve

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 77.3

Hoover, Alabama

+12057397141

Visit website

Heart of Dixie Railroad Museum

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 55.2

Calera, Alabama

Hours: 9 am–2 pm

+12056683435

Visit website

Oak Mountain State Park

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 71.8

Pelham, Alabama

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

+12056202520

Visit website

Veterans Park

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~10 min detour

4 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 71.8

Meadowbrook, Alabama

Hours: 5 am–8 pm

+12054447777

Visit website

Let's Play Hoover

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, ~10 min detour

4 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 77.3

Hoover, Alabama

+12057188993

Visit website

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

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Birmingham Civil Rights National Monument

National Monument

In 1963, images of snarling police dogs unleashed against non-violent protesters and of children being sprayed with high-pressure hoses appeared in print and television news around the world. These dr...

8 mi from route ~19 min detour Free near mile 77.3

View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$11.67 one way

$23.35 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 27 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.21	$12.82	$25.63
premium	$4.56	$13.87	$27.75
diesel	$5.61	$17.07	$34.13

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$12

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$37–$62

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 27 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

EV Charging Along Route

18 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

Electric Vehicle Charging Station

Clanton, Alabama

Other

1 DCFC

Tesla Supercharger

Alabaster, Alabama

Tesla

1 DCFC

Tesla Destination Charger

Prattville, Alabama

Tesla Destination

1 DCFC

Tesla Supercharger

Prattville, Alabama

Tesla

1 DCFC

Red E Charging Station

Prattville, Alabama

Other

1 DCFC

ChargePoint Charging Station

Vestavia Hills, Alabama

ChargePoint

1 DCFC

Electrify America Charging Station

Alabaster, Alabama

Electrify America

1 DCFC

Tesla Destination Charger

Prattville, Alabama

Tesla Destination

1 DCFC

Other: 6 Tesla Destination: 5 ChargePoint: 4 Tesla: 2 Electrify America: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	23.2	$8.12	$3.71
Efficient EV	19.3	$6.76	$3.09
EV Truck/SUV	30.9	$10.82	$4.95

Gas CO2

27 kg

EV CO2

9 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

Coosada, AL

Night in Coosada on Thursday

Local time

9:06 PM

CDT

Current temp

80°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Hoover, AL

Night in Hoover on Thursday

Local time

9:06 PM

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

1h 33m 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 Coosada, AL to Hoover, AL covers 77.3 miles and takes about 1h 33m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 65, Coosada Road, County Road 10. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 38.6 miles from Coosada, AL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $11.67 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 77.3 miles you will encounter 9 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 6 miles (I 65): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 76.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 76.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

The route from Coosada, AL to Hoover, AL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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Trip from Coosada, AL to Hoover, AL

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Who Is This Route For?

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Hoover, AL

Nearby Places

Zaxbys Chicken Fingers & Buffalo Wings

Bluff Park Coffee Collective

Zaxbys Chicken Fingers & Buffalo Wings

Subway

Habaneros Mexican Grill

Hooters

Panda Express

Logan's Roadhouse

China King

Seeds Coffee Co. - Homewood

Bluff Park Coffee Collective

Galleria Coffee 168

Daily Edition

ChargePoint Charging Station

Red E Charging Station

Tesla Supercharger

Tesla Supercharger

Electrify America Charging Station

Electric Vehicle Charging Station

Tesla Destination Charger

Tesla Destination Charger

Aldridge Gardens

Moss Rock Preserve

Heart of Dixie Railroad Museum

Oak Mountain State Park

Veterans Park

Let's Play Hoover

National Parks Near This Route

Birmingham Civil Rights National Monument

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Coosada, AL

Hoover, AL

Same local time

3 degrees cooler at arrival

1h 33m on the road

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