Drive Time
3h 8m
Distance
154.6 mi
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$21
one way
The drive from Hoover, AL to Clio, AL covers 154.6 miles and takes about 3h 8m 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 turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $21.00 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
77.3 miles from Hoover, AL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 34m into the drive .
Expect a 3h 8m drive with frequent turns across 154.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Deo Dara Drive | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Old Columbiana Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Montgomery Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 65 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I-85 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 85 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Ann Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Zelda Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Hoover, AL and Clio, AL.
Start on Whispering Pines Circle
Turn right onto Deo Dara Drive
Turn left onto Old Columbiana Road
Turn right
Turn left
At the end of the road, turn right
Turn slight left
Turn left onto Montgomery Highway
Take the ramp left toward I 65 South: Montgomery
Merge slight left
Take the exit slight right toward I-85 North: Atlanta
Keep slight left to continue on I 85 North: Atlanta
Continue straight
Take the exit slight right toward Ann Street
Turn right onto Ann Street
Keep slight left to continue on Zelda Road
Continue on Carter Hill Road
Turn left onto McGehee Road
Continue on Troy Highway
Continue straight
Continue straight
Continue straight
Continue straight
Continue straight
Turn left onto South A. Graham Boulevard
Continue on South A Graham Boulevard
Continue on East Troy Street
Turn right onto Elamville Street
Arrive at your destination
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 80 miles or 1h 37m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 77.3 miles or 1h 34m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 34m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Clio, AL than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Hoover, AL so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Hoover, AL
This is one driving day of about 154.6 miles and 3h 8m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 77.3 mi from Hoover, AL · 1h 34m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
77 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.
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 77.3 miles from Hoover, AL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Clio, AL usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Clio, AL.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$21.00 one way
$42.00 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $3.85 | $23.43 | $46.87 |
| premium | $4.15 | $25.26 | $50.52 |
| diesel | $3.75 | $22.82 | $45.65 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$21
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$46–$71
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 54.1 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $16 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 46.4 | 0 | $16.23 | $7.42 |
| Efficient EV | 38.7 | 0 | $13.53 | $6.18 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 61.8 | 0 | $21.64 | $9.89 |
Gas CO2
54 kg
EV CO2
18 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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Late night in Hoover on Saturday
Local time
5:27 AM
CDT
Current temp
85°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Late night in Clio on Saturday
Local time
5:27 AM
CDT
Current temp
86°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
85°F
Dadeville, AL
77 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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