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19m
Distance
14.5 mi
23 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
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Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Huntsville, AL
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If you are traveling from Hazel Green to Huntsville, you are looking at a quick 14.5-mile trip that typically takes about 19 minutes. This short commute is entirely contained within Alabama’s Southeast region, making it a straightforward drive that easily fits into a single day. You will primarily navigate via U.S. 231 before transitioning onto Washington Street Northwest and Jefferson Street North. Budgeting roughly $2 for fuel should be more than enough to cover this distance. Because the journey is so brief, there is no need to plan for overnight stays or complex logistics. It serves as a practical, efficient connection between these two points without any required stops along the way.
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
7.2 miles from Hazel Green, AL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 8m into the drive .
Expect a highway-focused drive that keeps you moving efficiently for the majority of the trip. With 84% of the route consisting of highway travel, you can anticipate a fairly consistent pace throughout your 19-minute journey. The longest stretch you will encounter is an 11.6-mile segment on U.S. 231, which provides the most uninterrupted portion of the drive. As you leave Hazel Green and approach Huntsville, the character of the road shifts from open highway lanes toward the more localized infrastructure of Washington Street Northwest and Jefferson Street North. It is a functional, no-nonsense route designed for getting from point A to point B without unnecessary complexity.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on U.S. 231 and Washington Street Northwest. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 11.6 miles in near Memorial Parkway Northwest.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 19m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 11.6 miles (Memorial Parkway Northwest): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 12 miles (Sparkman Drive Northwest): Navigation decision point; at 12 miles (US 72): Lane positioning matters here.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Keep slight right at fork onto Memorial Parkway Northwest
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Turn left onto Sparkman Drive Northwest toward US 72
Navigation decision point
Continue onto US 72
Lane positioning matters here
Turn right onto Washington Street Northwest
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto Spring Street Southwest
Navigation decision point
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| U.S. 231 | 11.6 mi | 13m |
| Washington Street Northwest | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| Jefferson Street North | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Memorial Parkway Northwest | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| US 72 | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Sparkman Drive Northwest | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Spring Street Southwest | <0.1 mi | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Hazel Green, AL and Huntsville, AL.
Start on US 231; US 431
Keep slight right at fork onto Memorial Parkway Northwest
Turn left onto Sparkman Drive Northwest
Continue on US 72
Turn right onto Washington Street Northwest
Continue on Jefferson Street North
Turn right onto Spring Street Southwest
Arrive at destination
Since this trip takes less than 20 minutes, you have maximum flexibility regarding your departure time. You won't need to worry about pacing or scheduling rest stops, as the 14.5-mile distance is short enough to drive in one go. Keep in mind that while the route is simple, the transition from U.S. 231 into the city streets of Huntsville requires staying alert to changing road signs. If you are budget-conscious, fueling up before you head out is a simple way to minimize your $2 expected fuel cost. Use the brevity of this drive to your advantage by focusing on your arrival rather than the travel time itself.
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.
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 14.5 miles or 19m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 7.2 miles or 8m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 15m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Huntsville, AL than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Hazel Green, AL so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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 Hazel Green, AL
This is one driving day of about 14.5 miles and 19m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 7.2 mi from Hazel Green, AL · 8m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
7 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.
A short stop after about 14.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 7.2 miles from Hazel Green, AL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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.
Regular Gas
$2.22 one way
$4.43 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.26 | $2.43 | $4.86 |
| premium | $4.61 | $2.63 | $5.26 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $3.22 | $6.44 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$2
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$27–$52
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.4 | 0 | $1.52 | $0.70 |
| Efficient EV | 3.6 | 0 | $1.27 | $0.58 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.8 | 0 | $2.03 | $0.93 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Afternoon in Hazel Green on Monday
Local time
12:28 PM
CDT
Current temp
60°F
Mostly Cloudy
Destination
Afternoon in Huntsville on Monday
Local time
12:28 PM
CDT
Current temp
62°F
Mostly Cloudy
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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
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