Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology
Drive Time
30m
Distance
22.6 mi
36 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Mount Olive, AL
Lachcim Kejarko
The drive from Hoover, AL to Mount Olive, AL covers 22.6 miles and takes about 30m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 65, Mount Olive Road, Montgomery Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 19.4 miles on I 65. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.41 one way before food or hotel costs.
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 30m. Total distance: 22.6 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 (86%). Straightforward navigation.
This is a 30m highway drive covering 22.6 miles, with most of the trip on I 65 and Mount Olive Road. The longest continuous stretch is about 19.4 miles on I 65.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 65 and Mount Olive Road. 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
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 30m drive. You will face about 10 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
Merge onto I 65
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward Mount Olive Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 65 | 19.4 mi | 23m |
| Mount Olive Road | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Montgomery Highway | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Deo Dara Drive | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Mount Olive Boulevard | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Whispering Pines Circle | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Old Columbiana Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Hoover, AL and Mount Olive, 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
Turn left onto Mount Olive Boulevard
Continue on Mount Olive Road
Arrive at destination
Regular Gas
$3.41 one way
$6.83 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $3.75 | $7.49 |
| premium | $4.56 | $4.06 | $8.11 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.99 | $9.98 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.9 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 | 6.8 | 0 | $2.37 | $1.08 |
| Efficient EV | 5.7 | 0 | $1.98 | $0.90 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9 | 0 | $3.16 | $1.45 |
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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Late night in Hoover on Friday
Local time
2:03 AM
CDT
Current temp
85°F
Mostly Sunny
Destination
Late night in Mount Olive on Friday
Local time
2:03 AM
CDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
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.
The figures on this page are computed from open government and mapping datasets, not crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. National park proximity is from the NPS API. Full methodology, refresh cadence, and limitations are documented on the methodology page.
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