Trip from Weaver, AL to Hoover, AL

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

1h 33m

Distance

75.5 mi

122 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$11

one way

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 21 min

4 AM

1h 26m ★

6 AM

1h 33m

8 AM

1h 47m

10 AM

1h 38m

12 PM

1h 37m

3 PM

1h 39m

5 PM

1h 47m

8 PM

1h 29m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Weaver, AL

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Trip Overview

This straightforward 75.5-mile drive from Weaver, AL to Hoover, AL is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking approximately 1 hour and 33 minutes. Primarily utilizing I 20 and the John M. Harbert III Freeway, this route keeps you on well-maintained highways for about 76% of the journey. With an estimated fuel cost of $11, it’s an economical option for a quick hop within Alabama's Southeast region. Given its relatively short duration and highway focus, no overnight stops are necessary, making it ideal for a convenient transit.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

0 planned breaks

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

37.8 miles from Weaver, AL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 49m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a highway-focused experience for the majority of this 75.5-mile trip. You'll spend a significant portion on I 20, including an uninterrupted stretch of 42 miles, which offers steady progress. While Bynum Leatherwood Road offers a slight variation, the overall character remains that of efficient travel. With highway driving accounting for 76% of the route, this journey is geared towards covering ground with minimal detours, offering a predictable and direct path.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 25 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

I 20 is the longest continuous segment at about 42 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 20 and John M. Harbert III Freeway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 5.2 miles in near CR 109 / Bynum Leatherwood Road.

Route Complexity 10/10

Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 75.5 miles you will encounter 17 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 5.2 miles (CR 109 / Bynum Leatherwood Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 58 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 58.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 17 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

5.2 mi into trip | ~10m in | CR 109 / Bynum Leatherwood Road

Turn left onto CR 109 / Bynum Leatherwood Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

58 mi into trip | ~1h 11m 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

58.3 mi into trip | ~1h 11m 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

73.6 mi into trip | ~1h 28m 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

73.8 mi into trip | ~1h 29m 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 Weaver, AL and Hoover, AL, road signs point toward Tuscaloosa and Gadsden.

Tuscaloosa

58 mi in | ~1h 11m

Gadsden

58 mi in | ~1h 11m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 20	42 mi	44m
John M. Harbert III Freeway	14.5 mi	15m
Bynum Leatherwood Road	6.4 mi	9m
Albert P Brewer Highway	3.3 mi	4m
Lenlock Lane	2.5 mi	4m
Weaver Road	1.2 mi	2m
Montgomery Highway	1.1 mi	2m
Donald G. Holmes Bypass	0.9 mi	1m

Longest stretch: I 20 — 42 mi, about 44m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Weaver, AL and Hoover, AL.

Start on Ora Road

43 ft · 5 sec · Ora Road

Turn left onto Jacksonville Street

0.1 mi · 15 sec · Jacksonville Street

Continue on Anniston Street

0.6 mi · 1 min · Anniston Street

Continue on Weaver Road

1.2 mi · 2 min · Weaver Road

Turn right onto Glade Road East

0.2 mi · 19 sec · Glade Road East

Continue on Lenlock Lane

2.5 mi · 4 min · Lenlock Lane

Turn right onto US 431

0.6 mi · 57 sec · US 431

Turn left onto CR 109

0.3 mi · 27 sec · Bynum Leatherwood Road

Use the left lane.

Enter roundabout onto CR 109

128 ft · 2 sec · Bynum Leatherwood Road

Continue on CR 109

5.3 mi · 7 min · Bynum Leatherwood Road

Keep slight left at fork onto CR 109

0.8 mi · 1 min · Bynum Leatherwood Road

Turn right onto AL 202

3.3 mi · 4 min · Albert P Brewer Highway

Continue on AL 202

0.9 mi · 1 min · Donald G. Holmes Bypass

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 28 sec

Use the right lane.

Merge onto I 20

42 mi · 44 min · I 20

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 33 sec

Exit 136 Toward I 459: Montgomery, Tuscaloosa, Gadsden Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork

0.8 mi · 1 min

Toward I 459 South: Montgomery, Tuscaloosa

Merge onto I 459

14 mi · 15 min · John M. Harbert III Freeway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 32 sec

Exit 13B Toward US 31: Hoover, Pelham Use the slight right lane.

Keep slight right at fork

516 ft · 12 sec

Toward US 31 North: Hoover Use the right lane.

Turn straight onto US 31

1.1 mi · 2 min · Montgomery Highway

Turn left onto Braddock Drive

0.2 mi · 53 sec · Braddock Drive

Turn right onto Spruce Drive

436 ft · 25 sec · Spruce Drive

Turn left onto Whispering Pines Circle

0.2 mi · 35 sec · Whispering Pines Circle

Arrive at destination

Whispering Pines Circle

Trip Plan

For this 1 hour and 33 minute drive, consider departing mid-morning to avoid potential rush hour congestion around the Birmingham area as you approach Hoover. Since the total distance is only 75.5 miles, you'll have plenty of flexibility for brief stops if needed, though none are officially noted on this route. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the estimated cost is around $11, and plan your refueling before you get too low, especially during the longer 42-mile stretch on I 20. This trip is best suited for a single-day excursion, allowing you to arrive at your destination without needing to split the drive.

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.

The halfway point lands around 37.8 miles from Weaver, AL, or about 49m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 42 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 17 miles or 27m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 37.8 miles or 49m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 18m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Hoover, AL than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Weaver, AL so your first major turns are already loaded.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Weaver, AL

This is one driving day of about 75.5 miles and 1h 33m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 17 miles from Weaver, AL.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

The longest stretch is on I 20 for about 42 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 37.8 mi from Weaver, AL · 49m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Pell City, AL

38 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

Bynum, AL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 17 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Pell City, AL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 37.8 miles from Weaver, AL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

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.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$11.40 one way

$22.80 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 26 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.21	$12.52	$25.03
premium	$4.56	$13.55	$27.10
diesel	$5.61	$16.67	$33.34

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$11

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$36–$61

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 26.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	22.7	$7.93	$3.62
Efficient EV	18.9	$6.61	$3.02
EV Truck/SUV	30.2	$10.57	$4.83

Gas CO2

26 kg

EV CO2

9 kg (65% 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

Weaver, AL

Late night in Weaver on Thursday

Local time

12:08 AM

CDT

Current temp

77°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Hoover, AL

Late night in Hoover on Thursday

Local time

12:08 AM

CDT

Current temp

77°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

Very similar conditions

Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.

Road read

1h 33m 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 Weaver, AL to Hoover, AL covers 75.5 miles and takes about 1h 33m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 20, John M. Harbert III Freeway, Bynum Leatherwood Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 37.8 miles from Weaver, AL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $11.40 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.

Between Weaver, AL and Hoover, AL, road signs point toward Tuscaloosa and Gadsden.

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Trip from Weaver, AL to Hoover, AL

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Hoover, AL

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Weaver, AL

Hoover, AL

Same local time

Very similar conditions

1h 33m on the road

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