Origin
Centreville, AL
Evening in Centreville on Sunday
Local time
5:47 PM
CDT
Current temp
86°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Centreville, AL to Huntsville, AL
Drive Time
2h 23m
Distance
151.7 mi
244 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$23
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 14m
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6 AM
2h 24m
8 AM
2h 43m
10 AM
2h 31m
12 PM
2h 29m
3 PM
2h 32m
5 PM
2h 42m
8 PM
2h 18m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Centreville, AL
Abdel Achkouk
Huntsville, AL
Kelly
Trip Overview
The drive from Centreville, AL to Huntsville, AL covers 151.7 miles and takes about 2h 23m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Valley Street, Montevallo Road, US 82 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $23.19 one way before food or hotel costs.
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
75.8 miles from Centreville, AL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 11m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 2h 23m drive with frequent turns across 151.7 miles of local and secondary roads.
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.
Valley Street 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 Centreville, AL to Huntsville, AL is easy. At 2h 23m 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 Centreville, AL to Huntsville, AL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Valley Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Montevallo Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 82 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Birmingham Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| 5 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| State Route 5 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 65 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 565 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Valley Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Centreville, AL and Huntsville, AL.
1
Start on Walnut Street
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Walnut Street
2
Turn right onto Valley Street
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
·
Valley Street
3
Turn slight right onto Montevallo Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Montevallo Road
4
Take the ramp slight right toward US 82:west: Tuscaloosa
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
US 82:west: Tuscaloosa
5
Turn right onto Birmingham Road
5.0 mi
·
6 min
·
Birmingham Road
6
Turn straight onto 5
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
·
5
7
Turn straight onto State Route 5
13 mi
·
18 min
·
State Route 5
8
Turn slight right
3.0 mi
·
4 min
9
Take the ramp right
28 mi
·
29 min
10
Take the exit slight left toward I 65 North: Huntsville
148 ft
·
4 sec
·
I 65 North: Huntsville
11
Continue on I 65 North: Huntsville
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
I 65 North: Huntsville
12
Merge slight right
79 mi
·
1 hr 25 min
13
Take the exit slight right toward I 565 East, AL 20 West, US 72 Alternate: Decatur, Huntsville
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
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I 565 East, AL 20 West, US 72 Alternate: Decatur, Huntsville
14
Keep slight right to continue on I 565 East, US 72 Alternate East: Huntsville
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
I 565 East, US 72 Alternate East: Huntsville
15
Merge slight left
19 mi
·
20 min
16
Take the exit slight right toward Wasthington Street, Jefferson Street, Downtown
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
Wasthington Street, Jefferson Street, Downtown
17
Continue on Wasthington Street, Jefferson Street, Downtown
394 ft
·
10 sec
·
Wasthington Street, Jefferson Street, Downtown
18
Keep slight right to continue on Jefferson Street, Downtown
341 ft
·
8 sec
·
Jefferson Street, Downtown
19
Turn straight onto Jefferson Street North
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Jefferson Street North
20
Turn right onto Spring Street Southwest
3 ft
·
Spring Street Southwest
21
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
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 75.8 miles from Centreville, AL, or about 1h 11m 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 15m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 75.8 miles or 1h 11m 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 57m
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 Centreville, 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 Centreville, AL
This is one driving day of about 151.7 miles and 2h 23m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Centreville, 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 75.8 mi from Centreville, AL · 1h 11m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
76 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 75.8 miles from Centreville, 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
$23.19 one way
$46.38 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
53 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.26 | $25.44 | $50.87 |
| premium | $4.61 | $27.53 | $55.07 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $33.70 | $67.40 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$23
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$48–$73
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 53.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $16 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 45.5 | 0 | $15.93 | $7.28 |
| Efficient EV | 37.9 | 0 | $13.27 | $6.07 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 60.7 | 0 | $21.24 | $9.71 |
Gas CO2
53 kg
EV CO2
18 kg (66% 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
5:47 PM
CDT
Current temp
86°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
86°F
Hayden, AL
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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
2h 23m 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 Centreville, AL to Huntsville, AL covers 151.7 miles and takes about 2h 23m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Valley Street, Montevallo Road, US 82. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 75.8 miles from Centreville, AL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $23.19 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 Centreville, AL to Huntsville, AL is easy. At 2h 23m 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 Centreville, AL to Huntsville, AL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Centreville, AL to Huntsville, AL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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