Huntsville, AL Road Trips

With 21 routes heading out and 50 heading in, Huntsville, AL works well as a modest departure point in the Southeast. Most drives stay under 141 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Most routes from Huntsville, AL head south, giving the route network a clear directional lean.

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Trip Routes

71

Longest Drive

380.6 mi

Bayou La Batre, AL

Quickest Drive

12m

Meridianville, AL

Plan Around Huntsville, AL

Popular Incoming Routes

Useful if Huntsville, AL is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.

Bayou La Batre, AL to Huntsville, AL 380.6 mi · 5h 43m Grand Bay, AL to Huntsville, AL 377.4 mi · 6h 54m Gulf Shores, AL to Huntsville, AL 376.3 mi · 5h 54m Foley, AL to Huntsville, AL 363.8 mi · 6h 53m

Continue From Huntsville, AL

Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.

Huntsville, AL to Brewton, AL 291.9 mi · 5h 30m Huntsville, AL to Butler, AL 250.7 mi · 4h 45m Huntsville, AL to Brundidge, AL 249.5 mi · 4h 48m Huntsville, AL to Georgiana, AL 249.1 mi · 4h 36m

Trips from Huntsville, AL

Huntsville, AL to Brewton, AL

291.9 mi 5h 30m

Huntsville, AL to Butler, AL

250.7 mi 4h 45m

Huntsville, AL to Brundidge, AL

249.5 mi 4h 48m

Huntsville, AL to Georgiana, AL

249.1 mi 4h 36m

Huntsville, AL to Phenix City, AL

241.5 mi 4h 51m

Huntsville, AL to Livingston, AL

211.5 mi 3h 54m

Huntsville, AL to Dadeville, AL

186.6 mi 3h 42m

Huntsville, AL to Coosada, AL

185.3 mi 3h 31m

Huntsville, AL to Centreville, AL

151.9 mi 2h 58m

Huntsville, AL to Columbiana, AL

135.7 mi 2h 38m

Huntsville, AL to Guin, AL

115 mi 2h 23m

Huntsville, AL to Cordova, AL

99.5 mi 2h 2m

Huntsville, AL to Saks, AL

99.1 mi 2h 18m

Huntsville, AL to Centre, AL

96.5 mi 2h 6m

Huntsville, AL to Morris, AL

83.8 mi 1h 34m

Huntsville, AL to Center Point, AL

82.9 mi 1h 57m

Huntsville, AL to Double Springs, AL

73.3 mi 1h 43m

Huntsville, AL to Gadsden, AL

72.7 mi 1h 42m

Driving from Huntsville, AL

On average, trips departing from Huntsville, AL run 141 miles with a drive time of roughly 2h 49m. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 292 miles (5h 30m), while the shortest is just 12 miles.

Popular Destinations

Top road trip destinations from Huntsville, AL are Brewton, AL (291.9 mi, 5h 30m), Butler, AL (250.7 mi, 4h 45m), Brundidge, AL (249.5 mi, 4h 48m), Georgiana, AL (249.1 mi, 4h 36m), and Phenix City, AL (241.5 mi, 4h 51m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.

Planning & Costs

For the average 141-mile drive from Huntsville, AL, expect to burn about 5.6 gallons of fuel one way at 25 MPG. Check local pump prices before you go to lock in your budget.

The majority of destinations are to the south. Morning starts help you avoid the midday heat on longer drives. With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 21 mapped routes leaving Huntsville, AL and 50 routes heading into Huntsville, AL, covering 71 total connections. Distances range from 12 to 292 miles.

The longest mapped route from Huntsville, AL covers 292 miles and takes approximately 5h 30m. Shorter options start at just 12 miles.

The average route from Huntsville, AL runs about 141 miles with a drive time of roughly 2h 49m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.

The most popular road trip destinations from Huntsville, AL include Brewton, AL, Butler, AL, Brundidge, AL and Georgiana, AL. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.