Origin
Huntsville, AL
Evening in Huntsville on Sunday
Local time
5:41 PM
CDT
Current temp
86°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Huntsville, AL to Blountsville, AL
Drive Time
1h 9m
Distance
49.8 mi
80 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 4m
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6 AM
1h 9m
8 AM
1h 20m
10 AM
1h 13m
12 PM
1h 12m
3 PM
1h 13m
5 PM
1h 19m
8 PM
1h 6m
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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Blountsville, AL
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Trip Overview
If you are looking to travel from Huntsville to Blountsville, expect a straightforward 49.8-mile journey that typically takes about 1 hour and 9 minutes to complete. This trip is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion, as the distance is short enough that you will not need to worry about overnight accommodations. Budget approximately $7 for fuel to cover the distance comfortably. Navigating through the Southeast, you will transition from the city center of Huntsville using local roads like West Side Square, Madison Street, and Williams Avenue Southwest. Because there is no highway travel involved, this route is ideal for those who prefer local roads over high-speed interstates.
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
24.9 miles from Huntsville, AL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 33m into the drive .
Drive Character
Prepare for a turn-heavy local drive that keeps you engaged behind the wheel. Unlike a monotonous interstate slog, this 49.8-mile route consists entirely of local roads, meaning your highway share is 0%. You will need to stay alert as you navigate the turns that define this connection between Huntsville and Blountsville. Without any long, uninterrupted highway stretches, the drive requires consistent focus rather than cruising. Expect the road's personality to shift as you leave the urban infrastructure of Huntsville and transition toward your destination.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Memorial Parkway Southwest is the longest continuous segment at about 26.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Memorial Parkway Southwest and North Brindlee Mountain Parkway. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near West Side Square.
Route Complexity
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 1h 9m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (West Side Square): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Williams Avenue Southwest): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles (Monroe Street Southwest): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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West Side Square
Turn right onto West Side Square
Navigation decision point
4
0.2 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Williams Avenue Southwest
Turn right onto Williams Avenue Southwest
Navigation decision point
5
0.7 mi into trip
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~2m in
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Monroe Street Southwest
Enter roundabout onto Monroe Street Southwest
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
7
1.1 mi into trip
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~3m in
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Access Road Southwest
Turn left onto Access Road Southwest
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
1.6 mi into trip
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~3m in
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US 231 / Memorial Parkway Southwest
Merge onto US 231 / Memorial Parkway Southwest
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the none lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Memorial Parkway Southwest | 26.3 mi | 33m |
| North Brindlee Mountain Parkway | 22.3 mi | 31m |
| Monroe Street Southwest | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Williams Avenue Southwest | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Governors Drive Southwest | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Madison Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| West Side Square | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Access Road Southwest | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Memorial Parkway Southwest
— 26.3 mi, about 33m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Huntsville, AL and Blountsville, AL.
1
Start on Spring Street Southwest
4 ft
·
3 sec
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Spring Street Southwest
2
Turn right onto West Side Square
376 ft
·
9 sec
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West Side Square
3
Continue on Madison Street
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
Madison Street
4
Turn right onto Williams Avenue Southwest
0.3 mi
·
58 sec
·
Williams Avenue Southwest
5
Turn left onto Monroe Street Southwest
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
Monroe Street Southwest
6
Enter roundabout onto Monroe Street Southwest
133 ft
·
3 sec
·
Monroe Street Southwest
7
Continue on Monroe Street Southwest
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
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Monroe Street Southwest
8
Turn right onto US 431
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
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Governors Drive Southwest
9
Turn left onto Access Road Southwest
182 ft
·
2 sec
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Access Road Southwest
Use the left lane.
10
Continue on Memorial Parkway Southwest
0.4 mi
·
39 sec
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Memorial Parkway Southwest
11
Take the ramp
211 ft
·
5 sec
12
Merge onto US 231
26 mi
·
33 min
·
Memorial Parkway Southwest
Use the none lane.
13
Continue on US 231
22 mi
·
31 min
·
North Brindlee Mountain Parkway
Use the straight / right lanes.
14
Turn right onto CR 26
31 ft
·
0 sec
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Lee Street West
15
Arrive at destination
CR 26
Trip Plan
Since this is a short trip of just over an hour, you have significant flexibility with your departure time, allowing you to avoid peak traffic hours if you prefer. Because there are no scheduled stops included in this route, make sure to handle any necessary fueling or errands before you head out, given your $7 fuel budget. Keep in mind that since the route relies on local roads like Williams Avenue Southwest, traffic patterns may vary compared to highway travel. Use the lack of designated stops to your advantage by planning your own breaks whenever you feel the need to stretch your legs. Stay attentive to the turn-heavy nature of the roads, as local routes often require more frequent navigation adjustments than major highways.
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 24.9 miles from Huntsville, AL, or about 33m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 26.3 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 49.8 miles or 1h 9m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 24.9 miles or 33m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 58m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Blountsville, 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 49.8 miles and 1h 9m.
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 Memorial Parkway Southwest for about 26.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 24.9 mi from Huntsville, AL · 33m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
25 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 49.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 24.9 miles from Huntsville, AL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Blountsville, AL
The final approach into Blountsville, 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 Blountsville, 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
$7.61 one way
$15.23 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
17 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.26 | $8.35 | $16.70 |
| premium | $4.61 | $9.04 | $18.08 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $11.06 | $22.13 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$8
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$33–$58
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 17.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14.9 | 0 | $5.23 | $2.39 |
| Efficient EV | 12.5 | 0 | $4.36 | $1.99 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 19.9 | 0 | $6.97 | $3.19 |
Gas CO2
17 kg
EV CO2
6 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
Blountsville, AL
Evening in Blountsville on Sunday
Local time
5:41 PM
CDT
Current temp
83°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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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
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
1h 9m 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 Huntsville, AL to Blountsville, AL covers 49.8 miles and takes about 1h 9m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Memorial Parkway Southwest, North Brindlee Mountain Parkway, Monroe Street Southwest. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 24.9 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 $7.61 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.
This is a straightforward 1h 9m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (West Side Square): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Williams Avenue Southwest): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles (Monroe Street Southwest): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
The route from Huntsville, AL to Blountsville, AL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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