Origin
Odenville, AL
Morning in Odenville on Saturday
Local time
9:47 AM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Odenville, AL to Hoover, AL
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
48m
Distance
35.5 mi
57 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 44m
★
6 AM
0h 48m
8 AM
0h 56m
10 AM
0h 51m
12 PM
0h 50m
3 PM
0h 51m
5 PM
0h 56m
8 PM
0h 46m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Odenville, AL
Magda Ehlers
Trip Overview
The drive from Odenville, AL to Hoover, AL covers 35.5 miles and takes about 48m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on John M. Harbert III Freeway, US 411, I 20 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 14.5 miles on John M. Harbert III Freeway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.36 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 48m. Total distance: 35.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
48m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (89%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 48m highway drive covering 35.5 miles, with most of the trip on John M. Harbert III Freeway and US 411. The longest continuous stretch is about 14.5 miles on John M. Harbert III Freeway.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
John M. Harbert III Freeway is the longest continuous segment at about 14.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on John M. Harbert III Freeway and US 411. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near 1st Avenue.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 13 decision points packed into just 35.5 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 48m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (1st Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 17.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 18.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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1st Avenue
Turn left onto 1st Avenue
Navigation decision point
8
17.9 mi into trip
|
~25m in
Take the exit toward I 459: Montgomery, Tuscaloosa, Gadsden
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 136
Toward I 459: Montgomery, Tuscaloosa, Gadsden
6
18.3 mi into trip
|
~26m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 459 South: Montgomery, Tuscaloosa
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 459 South: Montgomery, Tuscaloosa
8
33.5 mi into trip
|
~43m 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 slight right lane.
Exit 13B
Toward US 31: Hoover, Pelham
8
33.8 mi into trip
|
~43m in
Keep slight right at fork toward US 31 North: Hoover
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward US 31 North: Hoover
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Odenville, AL and Hoover, AL, road signs point toward Tuscaloosa, Gadsden and Pelham.
Tuscaloosa
17.9 mi in
|
~25m
Gadsden
17.9 mi in
|
~25m
Pelham
33.5 mi in
|
~43m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| John M. Harbert III Freeway | 14.5 mi | 15m |
| US 411 | 10.4 mi | 15m |
| I 20 | 6.7 mi | 7m |
| Montgomery Highway | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Burgess Drive | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| Braddock Drive | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Whispering Pines Circle | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| 1st Avenue | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
John M. Harbert III Freeway
— 14.5 mi, about 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Odenville, AL and Hoover, AL.
1
Start on Alabama Street
249 ft
·
16 sec
·
Alabama Street
2
Turn left onto 1st Avenue
0.1 mi
·
32 sec
·
1st Avenue
3
Turn right onto Burgess Drive
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Burgess Drive
4
Turn left onto US 411; AL 174
10 mi
·
15 min
·
US 411; AL 174
5
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
Toward I 20 West: Birmingham
6
Merge onto I 20
6.7 mi
·
7 min
·
I 20
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
Exit 136
Toward I 459: Montgomery, Tuscaloosa, Gadsden
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight left at fork
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 459 South: Montgomery, Tuscaloosa
9
Merge onto I 459
14 mi
·
15 min
·
John M. Harbert III Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
Exit 13B
Toward US 31: Hoover, Pelham
Use the slight right lane.
11
Keep slight right at fork
516 ft
·
12 sec
Toward US 31 North: Hoover
Use the right lane.
12
Turn straight onto US 31
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Montgomery Highway
13
Turn left onto Braddock Drive
0.2 mi
·
53 sec
·
Braddock Drive
14
Turn right onto Spruce Drive
436 ft
·
25 sec
·
Spruce Drive
15
Turn left onto Whispering Pines Circle
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
Whispering Pines Circle
16
Arrive at destination
Whispering Pines Circle
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 17.7 mi from Odenville, AL · 25m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
18 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 35.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 17.7 miles from Odenville, AL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Hoover, AL
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Hoover, AL if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.36 one way
$10.72 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $5.89 | $11.77 |
| premium | $4.56 | $6.37 | $12.74 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.84 | $15.68 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.7 | 0 | $3.73 | $1.70 |
| Efficient EV | 8.9 | 0 | $3.11 | $1.42 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.2 | 0 | $4.97 | $2.27 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 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.
Destination
Hoover, AL
Morning in Hoover on Saturday
Local time
9:47 AM
CDT
Current temp
86°F
Mostly Sunny
SW 0 to 10 mph
9% chance
Live forecast
78°F
Leeds, AL
18 mi in
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
9 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
48m on the road
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Odenville, AL to Hoover, AL covers 35.5 miles and takes about 48m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are John M. Harbert III Freeway, US 411, I 20. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 17.7 miles from Odenville, AL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.36 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.
This is a short but busy drive. With 13 decision points packed into just 35.5 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 48m.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (1st Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 17.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 18.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Odenville, AL and Hoover, AL, road signs point toward Tuscaloosa, Gadsden and Pelham.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Birmingham Civil Rights National Monument and Freedom Riders National Monument.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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