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2h 12m
Distance
116.8 mi
188 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$18
one way
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Ardmore, AL
Maximiliana Eligi Mtenga
The drive from Hoover, AL to Ardmore, AL covers 116.8 miles and takes about 2h 12m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 65, 7th Street, Ardmore Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 112.6 miles on I 65. At current regular gas prices, budget about $17.86 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.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
58.4 miles from Hoover, AL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 6m into the drive .
This is a 2h 12m highway drive covering 116.8 miles, with most of the trip on I 65 and 7th Street. The longest continuous stretch is about 112.6 miles on I 65.
Gently rolling terrain
Total Climb
1,125 ft
Total Descent
832 ft
Highest Point
939 ft
~58.4 mi in
Elevation Range
554 ft
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 65 and 7th Street. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Deo Dara Drive.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 2h 12m drive. You will face about 14 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Deo Dara Drive): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles: Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles: Navigation decision point.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Turn right onto Deo Dara Drive
Navigation decision point
Turn left
Navigation decision point
At end of road, turn right
Navigation decision point
Keep slight right at fork toward 53: Ardmore
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
At end of road, turn left onto TN 7 / Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 65 | 112.6 mi | 2h 3m |
| 7th Street | 2 mi | 3m |
| Ardmore Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Montgomery Highway | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| 6th Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Deo Dara Drive | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| 1st Avenue West | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Whispering Pines Circle | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Hoover, AL and Ardmore, AL.
Start on Whispering Pines Circle
Turn right onto Deo Dara Drive
Turn left onto Old Columbiana Road
Turn right
Turn left
At end of road, turn right
Turn slight left
Turn left onto US 31
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 65
Take the exit
Keep slight right at fork
Turn slight right onto AL 53
Turn left onto AL 53
Turn right onto AL 53
Turn left onto AL 53
At end of road, turn left onto TN 7
Arrive at destination
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.
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 80 miles or 1h 29m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 58.4 miles or 1h 6m 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 46m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Ardmore, AL than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Hoover, AL so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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 Hoover, AL
This is one driving day of about 116.8 miles and 2h 12m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 58.4 mi from Hoover, AL · 1h 6m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
58 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.
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 58.4 miles from Hoover, AL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 65 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 112.6 miles.
The final approach into Ardmore, AL usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Ardmore, AL.
After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$17.86 one way
$35.71 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.26 | $19.58 | $39.17 |
| premium | $4.61 | $21.20 | $42.40 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $25.95 | $51.90 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$18
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$43–$68
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 40.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 35 | 0 | $12.26 | $5.61 |
| Efficient EV | 29.2 | 0 | $10.22 | $4.67 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 46.7 | 0 | $16.35 | $7.48 |
Gas CO2
41 kg
EV CO2
14 kg (66% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Evening in Hoover on Sunday
Local time
5:35 PM
CDT
Current temp
87°F
Sunny
Destination
Evening in Ardmore on Sunday
Local time
5:35 PM
CDT
Current temp
83°F
Unavailable
Along the Route
86°F
Hayden, AL
58 mi in
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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
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