Origin
Hoover, AL
Afternoon in Hoover on Saturday
Local time
1:31 PM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hoover, AL to Odenville, AL
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
48m
Distance
35.5 mi
57 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 45m
★
6 AM
0h 49m
8 AM
0h 57m
10 AM
0h 51m
12 PM
0h 51m
3 PM
0h 52m
5 PM
0h 56m
8 PM
0h 46m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Odenville, AL
Magda Ehlers
Trip Overview
Hoover to Odenville is 35.5 miles and takes about 48 minutes via John M. Harbert III Freeway, Moody Parkway, and I-20, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short, same-day trip stays within Alabama, moving from the Southeast region to the Southeast region. It's primarily a highway-focused drive, making it a straightforward and efficient option for getting between these two points. You'll spend most of your time on well-maintained freeways, so expect a quick journey with minimal fuss. Consider this route if you need a simple, direct connection without much deviation.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| John M. Harbert III Freeway | 13 mi | 13m |
| Moody Parkway | 10.7 mi | 16m |
| I 20 | 7.1 mi | 7m |
| I 65 | 1.4 mi | 1m |
| Burgess Drive | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| Montgomery Highway | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Deo Dara Drive | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| 1st Avenue | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
John M. Harbert III Freeway
— 13 mi, about 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hoover, AL and Odenville, 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
7.1 mi
·
7 min
·
I 20
17
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Exit 144B
Toward US 411 North: Moody, Odenville
Use the slight right lane.
18
Turn straight onto US 411
11 mi
·
16 min
·
Moody Parkway
Use the straight lane.
19
Turn right onto Burgess Drive
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Burgess Drive
20
Turn left onto 1st Avenue
0.1 mi
·
34 sec
·
1st Avenue
21
Turn right onto Alabama Street
249 ft
·
11 sec
·
Alabama Street
22
Arrive at destination
Alabama Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
18 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 35.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 17.8 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 195 decision points cluster between mile 2.3 and 24.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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
24.2 mi into trip
|
~29m in
Take the exit toward US 411 North: Moody, Odenville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 144B
Toward US 411 North: Moody, Odenville
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.36 one way
$10.72 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $5.89 | $11.77 |
| premium | $4.56 | $6.37 | $12.74 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.84 | $15.68 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.7 | 0 | $3.73 | $1.70 |
| Efficient EV | 8.9 | 0 | $3.11 | $1.42 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.2 | 0 | $4.97 | $2.27 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 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.
Destination
Odenville, AL
Afternoon in Odenville on Saturday
Local time
1:31 PM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
78°F
Leeds, AL
18 mi in
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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
48m 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?
This drive leans heavily towards highway travel, with a 90% highway share. You'll find yourself on the John M. Harbert III Freeway for a significant portion, including a continuous stretch of 13 miles. Expect a consistent pace for most of the 48-minute journey, as the route prioritizes efficient travel on main roads like Moody Parkway and I-20. The character is predominantly that of a highway commute, rather than a winding scenic byway. It's designed for getting from point A to point B smoothly and quickly.
90% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
22 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 13 mi on John M. Harbert III Freeway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on John M. Harbert III Freeway and Moody Parkway. 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
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 19 decision points packed into just 35.5 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 48m.
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.
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.
Between Hoover, AL and Odenville, AL, road signs point toward Gadsden, Tuscaloosa and Atlanta.
Gadsden
2.3 mi in
|
~4m
Tuscaloosa
2.3 mi in
|
~4m
Atlanta
16.3 mi in
|
~20m
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 48m. Total distance: 35.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
48m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (90%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 13 miles on John M. Harbert III Freeway. 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 Odenville, 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 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.
Yes — Birmingham Civil Rights National Monument and Freedom Riders National Monument. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Odenville, 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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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