Origin
Hoover, AL
Afternoon in Hoover on Friday
Local time
4:07 PM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hoover, AL to Munford, AL
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 17m
Distance
63.8 mi
103 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 11m
★
6 AM
1h 17m
8 AM
1h 29m
10 AM
1h 21m
12 PM
1h 20m
3 PM
1h 22m
5 PM
1h 28m
8 PM
1h 13m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Munford, AL
Tomás Asurmendi
Trip Overview
The drive from Hoover, AL to Munford, AL covers 63.8 miles and takes about 1h 17m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 20, John M. Harbert III Freeway, Priebes Mill Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 42.1 miles on I 20. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.64 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 17m. Total distance: 63.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 17m 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.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 17m highway drive covering 63.8 miles, with most of the trip on I 20 and John M. Harbert III Freeway. The longest continuous stretch is about 42.1 miles on I 20.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 20 is the longest continuous segment at about 42.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 20 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 2.3 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 63.8 miles you will encounter 19 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 2.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 2.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 16.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 19 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
2.3 mi into trip
|
~4m in
Take the exit toward I 459: Atlanta, Gadsden, Tuscaloosa
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 250
Toward I 459: Atlanta, Gadsden, Tuscaloosa
8
2.5 mi into trip
|
~5m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 459 North: Atlanta, Gadsden
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward I 459 North: Atlanta, Gadsden
8
16.3 mi into trip
|
~20m in
Take the exit toward I 20: Birmingham, Atlanta
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 29
Toward I 20: Birmingham, Atlanta
7
16.5 mi into trip
|
~21m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 20 East: Atlanta
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward I 20 East: Atlanta
8
59.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 7m in
Take the exit toward AL 202: Munford, Coldwater
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 179
Toward AL 202: Munford, Coldwater
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Hoover, AL and Munford, AL, road signs point toward Atlanta and Coldwater.
Atlanta
16.3 mi in
|
~20m
Coldwater
59.2 mi in
|
~1h 7m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 20 | 42.1 mi | 45m |
| John M. Harbert III Freeway | 13 mi | 13m |
| Priebes Mill Road | 2.8 mi | 4m |
| I 65 | 1.4 mi | 1m |
| Jennifer Road | 1.3 mi | 3m |
| Mitchel Street | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| Montgomery Highway | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Deo Dara Drive | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 20
— 42.1 mi, about 45m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hoover, AL and Munford, AL.
1
Start on Whispering Pines Circle
150 ft
·
8 sec
·
Whispering Pines Circle
2
Turn right onto Deo Dara Drive
0.2 mi
·
54 sec
·
Deo Dara Drive
3
Turn left onto Old Columbiana Road
50 ft
·
4 sec
·
Old Columbiana Road
4
Turn right
260 ft
·
24 sec
5
Turn left
258 ft
·
19 sec
6
At end of road, turn right
153 ft
·
11 sec
7
Turn slight left
66 ft
·
5 sec
8
Turn left onto US 31
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
Montgomery Highway
9
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Toward I 65 South: Montgomery
10
Merge onto I 65
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
I 65
11
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
Exit 250
Toward I 459: Atlanta, Gadsden, Tuscaloosa
12
Keep slight left at fork
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 459 North: Atlanta, Gadsden
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
13
Merge onto I 459
13 mi
·
13 min
·
John M. Harbert III Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
Exit 29
Toward I 20: Birmingham, Atlanta
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Keep slight right at fork
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 20 East: Atlanta
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
16
Merge onto I 20
42 mi
·
45 min
·
I 20
Use the straight lane.
17
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Exit 179
Toward AL 202: Munford, Coldwater
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Turn right onto Priebes Mill Road
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Priebes Mill Road
19
At end of road, turn right onto CR 47
1.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Jennifer Road
20
Turn left onto Mitchel Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Mitchel Street
21
Turn left onto Lions Road
73 ft
·
1 sec
·
Lions Road
22
Arrive at destination
Lions Road
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 31.9 mi from Hoover, AL · 38m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
32 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 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 31.9 miles from Hoover, AL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Munford, AL
The final approach into Munford, 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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.64 one way
$19.27 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
22 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $10.58 | $21.15 |
| premium | $4.56 | $11.45 | $22.90 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.09 | $28.17 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 22.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 19.1 | 0 | $6.70 | $3.06 |
| Efficient EV | 16 | 0 | $5.58 | $2.55 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 25.5 | 0 | $8.93 | $4.08 |
Gas CO2
22 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (68% 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
Munford, AL
Afternoon in Munford on Friday
Local time
4:07 PM
CDT
Current temp
78°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
1 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
1h 17m 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 Hoover, AL to Munford, AL covers 63.8 miles and takes about 1h 17m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 20, John M. Harbert III Freeway, Priebes Mill Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 31.9 miles from Hoover, AL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $9.64 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 63.8 miles you will encounter 19 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 2.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 2.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 16.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Hoover, AL and Munford, AL, road signs point toward Atlanta and Coldwater.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Freedom Riders National Monument and 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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