Origin
Anniston, AL
Evening in Anniston on Sunday
Local time
7:26 PM
CDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Anniston, AL to Huntsville, AL
Drive Time
2h 14m
Distance
106.9 mi
172 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$16
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 5m
★
6 AM
2h 15m
8 AM
2h 34m
10 AM
2h 21m
12 PM
2h 20m
3 PM
2h 22m
5 PM
2h 33m
8 PM
2h 9m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Anniston, AL
Muhammad Nabeel
Huntsville, AL
Kelly
Trip Overview
Traveling from Anniston to Huntsville covers 106.9 miles and typically takes about 2 hours and 14 minutes. Because this is a turn-heavy local drive rather than a high-speed interstate haul, it serves perfectly as a straightforward day trip. You should budget approximately $15 for fuel to complete the journey. Since both cities are located within the Southeast, you will remain in a familiar regional environment throughout the transit. Given the duration, you do not need to worry about overnight splits, allowing you to easily complete the round trip in a single day if your schedule permits. It is an efficient way to navigate between these two Alabama hubs without the stress of major highway traffic.
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
53.5 miles from Anniston, AL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 7m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a very different experience than your typical interstate road trip, as this route features zero highway driving. Instead, you will navigate through local streets, including Gurnee Avenue, West 14th Street, and Noble Street. The path is defined by its turn-heavy nature, meaning you will need to stay alert and engaged with the road rather than settling into a cruise-control rhythm. With the longest stretch being 0 miles on Gurnee Avenue, the drive requires constant attention to navigation and local signage. This is a hands-on driving experience that keeps you moving through the local landscape at a steady, manageable pace.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Gurnee Avenue is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
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.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Anniston, AL to Huntsville, AL is easy. At 2h 14m 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 Anniston, AL to Huntsville, AL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Gurnee Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West 14th Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Noble Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Old Gadsden Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Saks Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| 4th Street Northwest | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Gunter Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| May Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Gurnee Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Anniston, AL and Huntsville, AL.
1
Start on the route
0.1 mi
·
48 sec
·
the route
2
At the end of the road, turn left onto Gurnee Avenue
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
Gurnee Avenue
3
Turn right onto West 14th Street
492 ft
·
21 sec
·
West 14th Street
4
Turn left onto Noble Street
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Noble Street
5
Continue on Old Gadsden Highway
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
Old Gadsden Highway
6
Turn right onto Saks Road
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Saks Road
7
Turn left
30 mi
·
42 min
8
Turn left onto 4th Street Northwest
0.5 mi
·
51 sec
·
4th Street Northwest
9
Turn slight right
28 mi
·
40 min
10
Continue on Gunter Avenue
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
·
Gunter Avenue
11
Turn right onto May Street
318 ft
·
6 sec
·
May Street
12
Turn slight left onto Blount Avenue
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Blount Avenue
13
Continue on Paddle Wheel Drive
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
Paddle Wheel Drive
14
Continue on Florida Short Route
4.7 mi
·
5 min
·
Florida Short Route
15
Continue on Florida Short Route
18 mi
·
20 min
·
Florida Short Route
16
Continue straight
13 mi
·
18 min
17
Turn right onto Madison Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Madison Street
18
Turn right onto South Side Square
371 ft
·
16 sec
·
South Side Square
19
Turn left onto East Side Square
371 ft
·
16 sec
·
East Side Square
20
Continue on North Side Square
367 ft
·
18 sec
·
North Side Square
21
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Since this is a relatively short 2-hour and 14-minute journey, you have plenty of flexibility regarding your departure time. Plan to head out during off-peak hours to avoid potential congestion on the local streets that make up the entirety of your route. Because there are no scheduled stops in the itinerary, make sure your vehicle is fueled up before you leave Anniston to cover the $15 expense comfortably. Stay focused on the navigation, as the turn-heavy profile means you will be making frequent adjustments to your course. Take advantage of the lack of highway miles to enjoy a more localized perspective of Alabama as you transition between these two cities.
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 53.5 miles from Anniston, AL, or about 1h 7m into the drive.
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 40m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 53.5 miles or 1h 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 1h 50m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Huntsville, AL than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Anniston, 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 Anniston, AL
This is one driving day of about 106.9 miles and 2h 14m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Anniston, AL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 53.5 mi from Anniston, AL · 1h 7m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
53 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 53.5 miles from Anniston, AL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Huntsville, AL
The final approach into Huntsville, 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 Huntsville, 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
$16.34 one way
$32.68 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
37 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.26 | $17.92 | $35.85 |
| premium | $4.61 | $19.40 | $38.80 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $23.75 | $47.50 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$16
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$41–$66
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 37.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 32.1 | 0 | $11.22 | $5.13 |
| Efficient EV | 26.7 | 0 | $9.35 | $4.28 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 42.8 | 0 | $14.97 | $6.84 |
Gas CO2
37 kg
EV CO2
13 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.
Destination
Huntsville, AL
Evening in Huntsville on Sunday
Local time
7:26 PM
CDT
Current temp
86°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
85°F
Oneonta, AL
53 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
25 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
2h 14m 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 Anniston, AL to Huntsville, AL covers 106.9 miles and takes about 2h 14m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Gurnee Avenue, West 14th Street, Noble Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 53.5 miles from Anniston, AL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $16.34 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.
The drive from Anniston, AL to Huntsville, AL is easy. At 2h 14m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Anniston, AL to Huntsville, AL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Anniston, AL to Huntsville, AL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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