Origin
Hoover, AL
Afternoon in Hoover on Saturday
Local time
1:01 PM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hoover, AL to Brent, AL
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 7m
Distance
48.7 mi
78 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 2m
★
6 AM
1h 7m
8 AM
1h 18m
10 AM
1h 11m
12 PM
1h 10m
3 PM
1h 11m
5 PM
1h 17m
8 PM
1h 4m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Brent, AL
Muhammad Nabeel
Trip Overview
The drive from Hoover, AL to Brent, AL covers 48.7 miles and takes about 1h 7m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on State Route 5, John M. Harbert III Freeway, I 20 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 18.9 miles on State Route 5. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.35 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| State Route 5 | 18.9 mi | 26m |
| John M. Harbert III Freeway | 13.1 mi | 13m |
| I 20 | 7.9 mi | 8m |
| US 11 | 3.5 mi | 5m |
| University Way | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Montgomery Highway | 1 mi | 2m |
| Main Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Braddock Drive | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
State Route 5
— 18.9 mi, about 26m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hoover, AL and Brent, AL.
1
Start on Whispering Pines Circle
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
·
Whispering Pines Circle
2
Turn right onto Spruce Drive
436 ft
·
20 sec
·
Spruce Drive
3
Turn left onto Braddock Drive
0.2 mi
·
52 sec
·
Braddock Drive
4
Turn right onto US 31
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Montgomery Highway
5
Take the ramp
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 459 South
6
Merge onto I 459
13 mi
·
13 min
·
John M. Harbert III Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight left at fork
1.2 mi
·
2 min
Toward I 20 West, I 59 South: Tuscaloosa
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Merge onto I 20; I 59; US 11; AL 5
7.9 mi
·
8 min
·
I 20; I 59; US 11; AL 5
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit onto US 11; AL 5
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
US 11; AL 5
Exit 97
Toward US 11 South, AL 5 South: West Blocton, Centreville
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Turn left onto US 11; AL 5
3.2 mi
·
5 min
·
US 11; AL 5
11
Turn left onto AL 5
19 mi
·
26 min
·
State Route 5
Use the straight lane.
12
Enter roundabout onto CR 58
301 ft
·
10 sec
·
University Way
13
Continue on CR 58
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
University Way
14
Turn sharp right onto AL 25
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
15
Turn right
54 ft
·
9 sec
16
Turn left
169 ft
·
12 sec
17
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
24 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 24.3 miles from Hoover, 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.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 145 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 24.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Spruce Drive
Turn right onto Spruce Drive
Navigation decision point
5
2.2 mi into trip
|
~5m 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
15.2 mi into trip
|
~19m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 20 West, I 59 South: Tuscaloosa
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 20 West, I 59 South: Tuscaloosa
5
16.5 mi into trip
|
~22m in
|
I 20; I 59; US 11; AL 5
Merge onto I 20; I 59; US 11; AL 5
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
24.3 mi into trip
|
~30m in
|
US 11; AL 5
Take the exit onto US 11; AL 5 toward US 11 South, AL 5 South: West Blocton, Centreville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 97
Toward US 11 South, AL 5 South: West Blocton, C...
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.35 one way
$14.71 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
17 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $8.07 | $16.15 |
| premium | $4.56 | $8.74 | $17.48 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.75 | $21.50 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 17 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14.6 | 0 | $5.11 | $2.34 |
| Efficient EV | 12.2 | 0 | $4.26 | $1.95 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 19.5 | 0 | $6.82 | $3.12 |
Gas CO2
17 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (65% 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
Brent, AL
Afternoon in Brent on Saturday
Local time
1:01 PM
CDT
Current temp
49°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 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 7m 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?
48.7 mi in 1h 7m, mostly highway — 18.9 mi of that is on State Route 5.
89% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 18.9 mi on State Route 5.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on State Route 5 and John M. Harbert III Freeway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near Spruce Drive.
Driving Effort
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 48.7 miles you will encounter 14 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 0.2 miles (Spruce Drive): Navigation decision point; at 2.2 miles (I 459 / John M. Harbert III Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 15.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 Hoover, AL to Brent, AL, road signs begin pointing toward Centreville along the way.
Centreville
24.3 mi in
|
~30m
|
via US 11; AL 5
About the Cities
Starting 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 1h 7m. Total distance: 48.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 7m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (89%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 18.9 miles on State Route 5. 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 Brent, 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: at 0.2 miles (Spruce Drive): Navigation decision point; at 2.2 miles (I 459 / John M. Harbert III Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 15.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Brent, AL before heading back.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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