Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
51m
Distance
38.9 mi
63 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Pleasant Grove, AL
Megan Bailey
The drive from Hoover, AL to Pleasant Grove, AL covers 38.9 miles and takes about 51m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 65, US 31, AL 191 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 20.6 miles on I 65. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.87 one way before food or hotel costs.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 65 | 20.6 mi | 22m |
| US 31 | 12.9 mi | 18m |
| AL 191 | 4 mi | 5m |
| Church Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Montgomery Highway | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Deo Dara Drive | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Whispering Pines Circle | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Old Columbiana Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Hoover, AL and Pleasant Grove, AL.
Start on Whispering Pines Circle
Turn right onto Deo Dara Drive
Turn left onto Old Columbiana Road
Turn right
Turn left
At end of road, turn right
Turn slight left
Turn left onto US 31
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 65
Take the exit
Turn right onto US 31
Turn right onto AL 191
Keep slight left at fork onto AL 191
Turn left
Arrive at destination
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.
A short stop after about 38.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 19.4 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.
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 21.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn right onto Deo Dara Drive
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto Old Columbiana Road
Navigation decision point
Turn left
Navigation decision point
At end of road, turn right
Navigation decision point
Take the exit toward US 31, AL 3: Saginaw, Calera, Montevallo
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Regular Gas
$5.87 one way
$11.75 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $6.45 | $12.90 |
| premium | $4.56 | $6.98 | $13.96 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.59 | $17.18 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.7 | 0 | $4.08 | $1.87 |
| Efficient EV | 9.7 | 0 | $3.40 | $1.56 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15.6 | 0 | $5.45 | $2.49 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (64% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Afternoon in Hoover on Saturday
Local time
12:44 PM
CDT
Current temp
85°F
Mostly Sunny
Destination
Afternoon in Pleasant Grove on Saturday
Local time
12:44 PM
CDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
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
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
38.9 mi in 51m, mostly highway — 20.6 mi of that is on I 65.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 65 and US 31. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Deo Dara Drive.
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 38.9 miles you will encounter 12 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: near the start (Deo Dara Drive): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Old Columbiana Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles: Navigation decision point.
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Hoover, AL and Pleasant Grove, AL, road signs point toward Calera and Montevallo.
Calera
Montevallo
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).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 51m. Total distance: 38.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
51m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (96%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
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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