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Trip from Hoover, AL to Munford, AL

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

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

Save up to 18 min
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.

Downtown Munford, AL, AL

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 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 $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 (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile.

Drive Character

Expect a 1h 17m drive with frequent turns across 63.8 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Deo Dara Drive is one of the defining roads on this drive.

How Hard Is This Drive?

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 Munford, AL is easy. At 1h 17m 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 Munford, AL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Deo Dara Drive
Old Columbiana Road
Montgomery Highway
I 65 South
I 459
I 459 North
John M
I 20

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 Munford, 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

0.2 mi · 24 sec · Montgomery Highway
9

Take the ramp left toward I 65 South: Montgomery

0.2 mi · 28 sec · I 65 South: Montgomery
10

Merge slight left

1.4 mi · 1 min
11

Take the exit slight right toward I 459: Atlanta, Gadsden, Tuscaloosa

0.3 mi · 35 sec · I 459: Atlanta, Gadsden, Tuscaloosa
12

Keep slight left to continue on I 459 North: Atlanta, Gadsden

0.8 mi · 1 min · I 459 North: Atlanta, Gadsden
13

Merge slight left onto John M. Harbert III Freeway

13 mi · 13 min · John M. Harbert III Freeway
14

Take the exit slight right toward I 20: Birmingham, Atlanta

0.2 mi · 17 sec · I 20: Birmingham, Atlanta
15

Keep slight right to continue on I 20 East: Atlanta

0.6 mi · 1 min · I 20 East: Atlanta
16

Merge slight left

42 mi · 45 min
17

Take the exit slight right toward AL 202: Munford, Coldwater

0.2 mi · 31 sec · AL 202: Munford, Coldwater
18

Turn right onto Priebes Mill Road

2.8 mi · 4 min · Priebes Mill Road
19

At the end of the road, turn right onto Jennifer Road

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

72 ft · 2 sec · Lions Road
22

Arrive at your destination

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

Downtown Moody, AL, AL

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Moody, AL

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

Irondale, AL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Moody, AL

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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Hoover, AL

Afternoon in Hoover on Thursday

Local time

4:50 PM

CDT

Current temp

77°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Munford, AL

Afternoon in Munford on Thursday

Local time

4:50 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 Deo Dara Drive, Old Columbiana Road, Montgomery Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
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.
The drive from Hoover, AL to Munford, AL is easy. At 1h 17m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Hoover, AL to Munford, AL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Hoover, AL to Munford, AL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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