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Trip from Huntsville, AL to Ardmore, AL

Drive Time

39m

Distance

25.1 mi

40 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$4

one way

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Best Time to Leave

Save up to 10 min
4 AM
0h 36m ★
6 AM
0h 40m
8 AM
0h 46m
10 AM
0h 42m
12 PM
0h 41m
3 PM
0h 42m
5 PM
0h 46m
8 PM
0h 38m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Huntsville, AL, AL

Huntsville, AL

Kelly

Downtown Ardmore, AL, AL

Ardmore, AL

Maximiliana Eligi Mtenga

Trip Overview

The drive from Huntsville, AL to Ardmore, AL covers 25.1 miles and takes about 39m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Ardmore Highway, Jordan Lane Northwest, Pulaski Pike Northwest for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 19.6 miles on Ardmore Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.84 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

12.6 miles from Huntsville, AL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 21m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 39m drive with frequent turns across 25.1 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 9 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Ardmore Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 19.6 miles.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

698 ft 618 ft

Total Climb

80 ft

Total Descent

26 ft

Highest Point

698 ft

~4.2 mi in

Elevation Range

80 ft

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. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Spragins Avenue Southwest.

Route Complexity 2/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

The drive from Huntsville, AL to Ardmore, AL is easy. At 39m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Spragins Avenue Southwest): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Holmes Avenue Northwest): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.9 miles (Pulaski Pike Northwest): Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 5 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

3
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | Spragins Avenue Southwest

Continue onto Spragins Avenue Southwest

Navigation decision point

5
0.2 mi into trip | ~0m in | Holmes Avenue Northwest

Turn left onto Holmes Avenue Northwest

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.
5
0.9 mi into trip | ~2m in | Pulaski Pike Northwest

Turn right onto Pulaski Pike Northwest

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left / straight / right lanes.
3
2.4 mi into trip | ~5m in | Oakwood Avenue Northwest

Turn left onto Oakwood Avenue Northwest

Navigation decision point

3
3.8 mi into trip | ~8m in | AL 53 / Jordan Lane Northwest

Turn right onto AL 53 / Jordan Lane Northwest

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Ardmore Highway 19.6 mi 28m
Jordan Lane Northwest 1.8 mi 2m
Pulaski Pike Northwest 1.5 mi 2m
Oakwood Avenue Northwest 1.4 mi 2m
Holmes Avenue Northwest 0.7 mi 1m
Spragins Street Northwest <0.1 mi <1m
Spragins Avenue Southwest <0.1 mi <1m
Spring Street Southwest <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Ardmore Highway — 19.6 mi, about 28m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Huntsville, AL and Ardmore, AL.

1

Start on Spring Street Southwest

349 ft · 15 sec · Spring Street Southwest
2

Continue on Spragins Avenue Southwest

366 ft · 18 sec · Spragins Avenue Southwest
3

Continue on Spragins Street Northwest

372 ft · 22 sec · Spragins Street Northwest
4

Turn left onto Holmes Avenue Northwest

0.7 mi · 1 min · Holmes Avenue Northwest
Use the straight lane.
5

Turn right onto Pulaski Pike Northwest

1.5 mi · 2 min · Pulaski Pike Northwest
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
6

Turn left onto Oakwood Avenue Northwest

1.4 mi · 2 min · Oakwood Avenue Northwest
7

Turn right onto AL 53

1.8 mi · 2 min · Jordan Lane Northwest
8

Continue on AL 53

20 mi · 28 min · Ardmore Highway
9

Arrive at destination

TN 7

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 12.6 miles from Huntsville, AL, or about 21m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 19.6 miles.

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 25.1 miles or 39m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 12.6 miles or 21m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 34m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Ardmore, AL than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Huntsville, 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 Huntsville, AL

This is one driving day of about 25.1 miles and 39m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Huntsville, 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.
The longest stretch is on Ardmore Highway for about 19.6 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 12.6 mi from Huntsville, AL · 21m into the drive

Downtown Blountsville, AL, AL

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Blountsville, AL

13 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

Franklin, TN

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 25.1 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Blountsville, AL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 12.6 miles from Huntsville, AL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Ardmore, AL

The final approach into Ardmore, 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 Ardmore, 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

$3.84 one way

$7.67 round trip

$3.88/gal 25.4 MPG avg 9 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.26 $4.21 $8.42
premium $4.61 $4.56 $9.11
diesel $5.64 $5.58 $11.15

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$4

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$29–$54

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 8.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 7.5 0 $2.64 $1.20
Efficient EV 6.3 0 $2.20 $1.00
EV Truck/SUV 10 0 $3.51 $1.61

Gas CO2

9 kg

EV CO2

3 kg (67% 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.

Forecast data refreshed 7 hours ago

Origin

Huntsville, AL

Evening in Huntsville on Sunday

Local time

5:39 PM

CDT

Current temp

86°F

Sunny

S 5 to 10 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Red Flag Warning

Red Flag Warning issued April 12 at 10:04AM CDT until April 12 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Huntsville AL

Red Flag Warning

Red Flag Warning issued April 11 at 10:01PM CDT until April 12 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Birmingham AL

Destination

Ardmore, AL

Evening in Ardmore on Sunday

Local time

5:39 PM

CDT

Current temp

83°F

Sunny

S 5 to 10 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Red Flag Warning

Red Flag Warning issued April 12 at 10:04AM CDT until April 12 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Huntsville AL

Red Flag Warning

Red Flag Warning issued April 11 at 10:01PM CDT until April 12 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Birmingham 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.

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

3 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

39m on the road

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Huntsville, AL to Ardmore, AL covers 25.1 miles and takes about 39m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Ardmore Highway, Jordan Lane Northwest, Pulaski Pike Northwest. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 12.6 miles from Huntsville, AL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.84 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 Huntsville, AL to Ardmore, AL is easy. At 39m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Spragins Avenue Southwest): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Holmes Avenue Northwest): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.9 miles (Pulaski Pike Northwest): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Huntsville, AL to Ardmore, AL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 618 ft to 698 ft elevation with about 80 ft of total climbing.

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