Trip from Huntsville, AL to Centreville, AL

Drive Time

2h 58m

Distance

151.9 mi

244 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$23

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 34 min

4 AM

2h 47m ★

6 AM

2h 58m

8 AM

3h 21m

10 AM

3h 6m

12 PM

3h 4m

3 PM

3h 7m

5 PM

3h 20m

8 PM

2h 52m

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

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Huntsville, AL

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Centreville, AL

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Trip Overview

The drive from Huntsville, AL to Centreville, AL covers 151.9 miles and takes about 2h 58m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on West Side Square, South Side Square, East Side Square for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $23.22 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

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

75.9 miles from Huntsville, AL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 29m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 2h 58m drive with frequent turns across 151.9 miles of local and secondary roads.

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

There are about 27 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

West Side Square 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 Huntsville, AL to Centreville, AL is easy. At 2h 58m 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 Huntsville, AL to Centreville, AL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
West Side Square	Unavailable	Refreshing
South Side Square	Unavailable	Refreshing
East Side Square	Unavailable	Refreshing
Washington Street Southeast	Unavailable	Refreshing
Washington Street Northeast	Unavailable	Refreshing
I 65	Unavailable	Refreshing
I 65 South	Unavailable	Refreshing
I 22 West	Unavailable	Refreshing

Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.

Longest stretch: West Side Square — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on Spring Street Southwest

3 ft · 4 sec · Spring Street Southwest

Turn right onto West Side Square

377 ft · 16 sec · West Side Square

Continue on South Side Square

371 ft · 16 sec · South Side Square

Turn left onto East Side Square

371 ft · 9 sec · East Side Square

Continue on Washington Street Southeast

364 ft · 9 sec · Washington Street Southeast

Continue on Washington Street Northeast

0.5 mi · 54 sec · Washington Street Northeast

Take the ramp slight left

0.3 mi · 41 sec

Merge slight left

19 mi · 20 min

Take the exit slight right toward I 65: Birmingham, Nashville

0.2 mi · 16 sec · I 65: Birmingham, Nashville

Keep slight left to continue on I 65 South: Birmingham

0.8 mi · 1 min · I 65 South: Birmingham

Merge slight left

74 mi · 1 hr 18 min

Take the exit slight right toward I 22 West, US 31: Memphis, Fultondale

0.5 mi · 38 sec · I 22 West, US 31: Memphis, Fultondale

Keep slight left to continue on I 22 West: Memphis

0.5 mi · 38 sec · I 22 West: Memphis

Keep slight left to continue on Montgomery

0.4 mi · 28 sec · Montgomery

Merge slight left

3.7 mi · 4 min

Take the exit slight right toward I 20 West, I 59 South: Tuscaloosa

0.4 mi · 54 sec · I 20 West, I 59 South: Tuscaloosa

Merge slight left

27 mi · 29 min

Take the exit slight right toward US 11 South, AL 5 South: West Blocton, Centreville

0.3 mi · 35 sec · US 11 South, AL 5 South: West Blocton, Centreville

Turn left

3.2 mi · 5 min

Turn left onto State Route 5

13 mi · 18 min · State Route 5

Turn left

5.0 mi · 6 min

Take the ramp slight right

0.1 mi · 14 sec

Take the exit slight left

338 ft · 17 sec

Turn sharp left

0.2 mi · 18 sec

Turn right onto Birmingham Road

1.0 mi · 1 min · Birmingham Road

Turn left onto Walnut Street

1.6 mi · 3 min · Walnut Street

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.

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

The halfway point lands around 75.9 miles from Huntsville, AL, or about 1h 29m 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 34m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 75.9 miles or 1h 29m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 26m

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

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Huntsville, 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 Huntsville, AL

This is one driving day of about 151.9 miles and 2h 58m.

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.

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

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 75.9 mi from Huntsville, AL · 1h 29m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Hoover, AL

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

Hoover, AL

Fuel and coffee

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

Hoover, AL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 75.9 miles from Huntsville, AL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Centreville, AL

The final approach into Centreville, 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 Centreville, 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

$23.22 one way

$46.44 round trip

$3.88/gal 25.4 MPG avg 53 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.26	$25.47	$50.94
premium	$4.61	$27.57	$55.14
diesel	$5.64	$33.75	$67.49

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	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	45.6	$15.95	$7.29
Efficient EV	38	$13.29	$6.08
EV Truck/SUV	60.8	$21.27	$9.72

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.

Forecast data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Huntsville, AL

Afternoon in Huntsville on Sunday

Local time

4:20 PM

CDT

Current temp

86°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Centreville, AL

Afternoon in Centreville on Sunday

Local time

4:20 PM

CDT

Current temp

86°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Along the Route

84°F

Hoover, AL

76 mi in

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 58m 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 Centreville, AL covers 151.9 miles and takes about 2h 58m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are West Side Square, South Side Square, East Side Square. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 75.9 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 $23.22 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.

Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

The drive from Huntsville, AL to Centreville, AL is easy. At 2h 58m 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 Huntsville, AL to Centreville, AL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

The route from Huntsville, AL to Centreville, AL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.