Origin
Wilsonville, AL
Afternoon in Wilsonville on Saturday
Local time
3:56 PM
CDT
Current temp
79°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Wilsonville, AL to Hoover, AL
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
44m
Distance
36.8 mi
59 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 41m
★
6 AM
0h 45m
8 AM
0h 52m
10 AM
0h 47m
12 PM
0h 47m
3 PM
0h 48m
5 PM
0h 52m
8 PM
0h 43m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Wilsonville, AL
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Trip Overview
The drive from Wilsonville, AL to Hoover, AL covers 36.8 miles and takes about 44m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 459 South, John M, US 31 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.56 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 459 South | — | — |
| John M | — | — |
| US 31 | — | — |
| US 31 North | — | — |
| Montgomery Highway | — | — |
| Braddock Drive | — | — |
| Spruce Drive | — | — |
| Whispering Pines Circle | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
I 459 South
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wilsonville, AL and Hoover, AL.
1
Start on the route
8.7 mi
·
12 min
·
the route
2
Turn left
22 mi
·
28 min
3
Turn left onto I 459 South
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
I 459 South
4
Merge slight left onto John M. Harbert III Freeway
5.2 mi
·
5 min
·
John M. Harbert III Freeway
5
Take the exit slight right toward US 31: Hoover, Pelham
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
US 31: Hoover, Pelham
6
Keep slight right to continue on US 31 North: Hoover
515 ft
·
13 sec
·
US 31 North: Hoover
7
Turn straight onto Montgomery Highway
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Montgomery Highway
8
Turn left onto Braddock Drive
0.2 mi
·
53 sec
·
Braddock Drive
9
Turn right onto Spruce Drive
436 ft
·
25 sec
·
Spruce Drive
10
Turn left onto Whispering Pines Circle
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
Whispering Pines Circle
11
Arrive at your destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.56 one way
$11.12 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $6.10 | $12.20 |
| premium | $4.56 | $6.61 | $13.21 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.12 | $16.25 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11 | 0 | $3.86 | $1.77 |
| Efficient EV | 9.2 | 0 | $3.22 | $1.47 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.7 | 0 | $5.15 | $2.36 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% 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
Afternoon in Hoover on Saturday
Local time
3:56 PM
CDT
Current temp
77°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
2 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
44m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
36.8 mi in 44m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Main road: I 459 South.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
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 Wilsonville, AL to Hoover, AL is easy. At 44m 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 Wilsonville, AL to Hoover, AL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
About the Cities
Arriving in Hoover, AL
Full guide →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).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 44m. Total distance: 36.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
44m 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
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Wilsonville, AL to Hoover, AL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Hoover, AL before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner 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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