Origin
Hoover, AL
Afternoon in Hoover on Saturday
Local time
3:36 PM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hoover, AL to Smoke Rise, AL
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
54m
Distance
37.1 mi
60 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 50m
★
6 AM
0h 55m
8 AM
1h 4m
10 AM
0h 58m
12 PM
0h 57m
3 PM
0h 58m
5 PM
1h 3m
8 PM
0h 52m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Smoke Rise, AL
Marino Kurunić
Trip Overview
The drive from Hoover, AL to Smoke Rise, AL covers 37.1 miles and takes about 54m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Deo Dara Drive, Old Columbiana Road, Montgomery Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.60 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Deo Dara Drive | — | — |
| Old Columbiana Road | — | — |
| Montgomery Highway | — | — |
| I 65 North | — | — |
| US 31 South | — | — |
| the route | — | — |
| Smoke Rise Trail | — | — |
| Scenic Trail | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Deo Dara Drive
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hoover, AL and Smoke Rise, AL.
1
Start on Whispering Pines Circle
151 ft
·
9 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
49 ft
·
5 sec
·
Old Columbiana Road
4
Turn right
259 ft
·
24 sec
5
Turn left
259 ft
·
19 sec
6
At the end of the road, turn right
154 ft
·
12 sec
7
Turn slight left
66 ft
·
6 sec
8
Turn left onto Montgomery Highway
0.4 mi
·
37 sec
·
Montgomery Highway
9
Take the ramp slight right toward I 65 North: Birmingham
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
I 65 North: Birmingham
10
Merge slight left
32 mi
·
37 min
11
Take the exit slight right toward US 31 South, AL 3 South, AL 160 East: Hayden, Corner
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
US 31 South, AL 3 South, AL 160 East: Hayden, Corner
12
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route
66 ft
·
2 sec
·
the route
13
Exit the roundabout
256 ft
·
6 sec
14
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
262 ft
·
6 sec
·
the route
15
Exit the roundabout
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
16
Turn left onto Smoke Rise Trail
0.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Smoke Rise Trail
17
Continue on Smoke Rise Trail
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Smoke Rise Trail
18
Turn right onto Scenic Trail
0.2 mi
·
45 sec
·
Scenic Trail
19
Turn right onto Ridge Trail
0.1 mi
·
34 sec
·
Ridge Trail
20
Continue on Ridge Trail
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
·
Ridge Trail
21
Turn left onto Crosshill Trail
0.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Crosshill Trail
22
Turn left onto Crosshill Lane
0.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Crosshill Lane
23
Turn right
157 ft
·
11 sec
24
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
19 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 37 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 18.5 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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.60 one way
$11.21 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $6.15 | $12.30 |
| premium | $4.56 | $6.66 | $13.32 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.19 | $16.38 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 13 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.1 | 0 | $3.90 | $1.78 |
| Efficient EV | 9.3 | 0 | $3.25 | $1.48 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.8 | 0 | $5.19 | $2.37 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% 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
Smoke Rise, AL
Afternoon in Smoke Rise on Saturday
Local time
3:36 PM
CDT
Current temp
76°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 cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
54m 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?
37.1 mi in 54m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
24 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Main road: Deo Dara Drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Hoover, AL to Smoke Rise, AL is easy. At 54m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Hoover, AL to Smoke Rise, AL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
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 54m. Total distance: 37.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
54m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Hoover, AL to Smoke Rise, AL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Smoke Rise, 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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