Trip from Enterprise, AL to Huntsville, AL

Drive Time

4h 24m

Distance

274.9 mi

Route Type

Turn-heavy local drive

Long day trip

Trip Overview

The drive from Enterprise, AL to Huntsville, AL covers 274.9 miles and takes about 4h 24m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on North Main Street, Boll Weevil Circle, Neal Metcalf Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $37.34 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

137.5 miles from Enterprise, AL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day.

Drive Character

Expect a 4h 24m drive with frequent turns across 274.9 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 29 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

North Main Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
North Main Street	0 mi	0m
Boll Weevil Circle	0 mi	0m
Neal Metcalf Road	0 mi	0m
Neil Metcalf Road	0 mi	0m
McGehee Road	0 mi	0m
Carter Hill Road	0 mi	0m
Zelda Road	0 mi	0m
Ann Street	0 mi	0m

Longest stretch: North Main Street — 0 mi, about 0m

Step-by-Step Directions

1

Start on West Lee Street

2

Turn left onto North Main Street

3

Turn right onto Boll Weevil Circle

4

Turn left onto Neal Metcalf Road

5

Continue on Neil Metcalf Road

6

Turn slight left

7

Turn left

8

Continue straight

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Continue straight

10

Continue straight

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Continue straight

12

Continue straight

13

Continue on McGehee Road

14

Turn right onto Carter Hill Road

15

Continue on Zelda Road

16

Turn right onto Ann Street

17

Turn left onto Ann Street South

18

Merge slight left

19

Keep slight right to continue on I-65 North: Birmingham

20

Merge slight left

21

Take the exit slight right toward I 565 East, AL 20 West, US 72 Alternate: Decatur, Huntsville

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Keep slight right to continue on I 565 East, US 72 Alternate East: Huntsville

23

Merge slight left

24

Take the exit slight right toward Wasthington Street, Jefferson Street, Downtown

25

Continue on Wasthington Street, Jefferson Street, Downtown

26

Keep slight right to continue on Jefferson Street, Downtown

27

Turn straight onto Jefferson Street North

28

Turn right onto Spring Street Southwest

29

Arrive at your destination

When to Leave

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 137.5 miles from Enterprise, AL.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Drive Plan

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 80 miles

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

Halfway reset

Around 137.5 miles

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

Final approach

Last hour of driving

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 Enterprise, 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.

Trip Strategy

Day 1

Settle into the route from Enterprise, AL

This is one driving day of about 274.9 miles and 4h 24m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Enterprise, AL.

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

Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.

Best Stop Towns on This Route

These towns line up with the pace of this drive and give you clearer places to stop with a purpose.

Late stop town

Meal stop

Columbiana, AL

137 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.

Popular next leg

Columbiana, AL to Huntsville, AL

135.2 mi · 2h 10m

Travel Advice

Arrival Notes

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.

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.

Stops Along the Way

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 137.5 mi from Enterprise, AL

Clio, AL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Columbiana, AL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 137.5 miles from Enterprise, AL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

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

Fuel & Cost

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
regular	$3.45	$37.34	$74.68
midgrade	$3.85	$41.67	$83.34
premium	$4.15	$44.91	$89.83
diesel	$3.75	$40.59	$81.17

Based on 25.4 MPG average. Estimated CO2 emission: 96.2 kg one way.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Enterprise, AL to Huntsville, AL covers 274.9 miles and takes about 4h 24m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are North Main Street, Boll Weevil Circle, Neal Metcalf Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 137.5 miles from Enterprise, AL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $37.34 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.