Origin
Mount Vernon, AL
Evening in Mount Vernon on Tuesday
Local time
7:52 PM
CDT
Current temp
80°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Mount Vernon, AL to Hoover, AL
Data updated 1 hour ago
Drive Time
4h 25m
Distance
201.4 mi
324 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$30
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 12m
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6 AM
4h 26m
8 AM
4h 52m
10 AM
4h 35m
12 PM
4h 32m
3 PM
4h 36m
5 PM
4h 51m
8 PM
4h 18m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Mount Vernon, AL
Michaela Schmidt
Trip Overview
The drive from Mount Vernon, AL to Hoover, AL covers 201.4 miles and takes about 4h 25m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on State Route 5, US 43, John M. Harbert III Freeway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 97.4 miles on State Route 5. At current regular gas prices, budget about $30.42 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
100.7 miles from Mount Vernon, AL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 7m into the drive .
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Drive Character
This is a 4h 25m highway drive covering 201.4 miles, with most of the trip on State Route 5 and US 43. The longest continuous stretch is about 97.4 miles on State Route 5.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
State Route 5 is the longest continuous segment at about 97.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on State Route 5 and US 43. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 154.7 miles in near AL 5 / State Route 5.
Route Complexity
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 201.4 miles you will encounter 11 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: at 154.7 miles (AL 5 / State Route 5): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 185.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 198.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
154.7 mi into trip
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~3h 23m in
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AL 5 / State Route 5
Enter roundabout onto AL 5 / State Route 5
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
8
185.4 mi into trip
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~4h 4m in
Take the exit toward I 459 North: Gadsden, Atlanta
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 106
Toward I 459 North: Gadsden, Atlanta
8
198.9 mi into trip
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~4h 20m in
Take the exit toward US 31: Hoover, Pelham
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 13
Toward US 31: Hoover, Pelham
5
199.5 mi into trip
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~4h 21m in
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US 31 / Montgomery Highway
Turn left onto US 31 / Montgomery Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
201.2 mi into trip
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~4h 25m in
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Whispering Pines Circle
Turn left onto Whispering Pines Circle
Navigation decision point
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Mount Vernon, AL to Hoover, AL, road signs begin pointing toward Atlanta along the way.
Atlanta
185.4 mi in
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~4h 4m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| State Route 5 | 97.4 mi | 2h 19m |
| US 43 | 67.9 mi | 1h 17m |
| John M. Harbert III Freeway | 13 mi | 13m |
| Jefferson Davis Highway | 4.3 mi | 6m |
| Broad Street | 3.8 mi | 5m |
| AL 5 | 3 mi | 4m |
| Montgomery Highway | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Military Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
State Route 5
— 97.4 mi, about 2h 19m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mount Vernon, AL and Hoover, AL.
1
Start on Military Road
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
Military Road
2
Turn right onto US 43
68 mi
·
1 hr 17 min
·
US 43
3
Turn straight onto AL 5
7.5 mi
·
11 min
·
State Route 5
4
Continue on AL 5
3.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Broad Street
5
Continue on AL 5
21 mi
·
31 min
·
State Route 5
6
Continue on AL 5
4.3 mi
·
6 min
·
Jefferson Davis Highway
7
Keep slight left at fork onto AL 5
50 mi
·
1 hr 10 min
·
State Route 5
8
Enter roundabout onto AL 5
115 ft
·
4 sec
·
State Route 5
9
Continue on AL 5
19 mi
·
26 min
·
State Route 5
Use the straight / right lanes.
10
Turn slight right onto AL 5
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
AL 5
11
Take the ramp
8.8 mi
·
9 min
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 106
Toward I 459 North: Gadsden, Atlanta
Use the slight right lane.
13
Continue on I 459
13 mi
·
13 min
·
John M. Harbert III Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 13
Toward US 31: Hoover, Pelham
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Turn left onto US 31
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Montgomery Highway
Use the left lane.
16
Turn left onto Braddock Drive
0.2 mi
·
53 sec
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Braddock Drive
17
Turn right onto Spruce Drive
436 ft
·
25 sec
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Spruce Drive
18
Turn left onto Whispering Pines Circle
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
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Whispering Pines Circle
19
Arrive at destination
Whispering Pines Circle
Trip Plan
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.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 100.7 miles from Mount Vernon, AL, or about 2h 7m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 97.4 miles.
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 36m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 100.7 miles or 2h 7m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 38m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Hoover, AL than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Mount Vernon, AL so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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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 Mount Vernon, AL
This is one driving day of about 201.4 miles and 4h 25m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Mount Vernon, AL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on State Route 5 for about 97.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 100.7 mi from Mount Vernon, AL · 2h 7m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
101 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 100.7 miles from Mount Vernon, AL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before State Route 5 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 97.4 miles.
Arriving in Hoover, AL
The final approach into Hoover, 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 Hoover, AL.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$30.42 one way
$60.83 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
71 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $33.39 | $66.78 |
| premium | $4.56 | $36.15 | $72.30 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $44.47 | $88.93 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$30
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$55–$80
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 70.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $21 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 60.4 | 0 | $21.15 | $9.67 |
| Efficient EV | 50.4 | 0 | $17.62 | $8.06 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 80.6 | 1 | $28.20 | $12.89 |
Gas CO2
70 kg
EV CO2
24 kg (66% 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
Hoover, AL
Evening in Hoover on Tuesday
Local time
7:52 PM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
48°F
Butler, AL
101 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
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
3 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
4h 25m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Mount Vernon, AL to Hoover, AL covers 201.4 miles and takes about 4h 25m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are State Route 5, US 43, John M. Harbert III Freeway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 100.7 miles from Mount Vernon, AL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $30.42 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 201.4 miles you will encounter 11 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 154.7 miles (AL 5 / State Route 5): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 185.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 198.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Mount Vernon, AL to Hoover, AL, road signs begin pointing toward Atlanta along the way.
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