Origin
Huntsville, AL
Evening in Huntsville on Thursday
Local time
8:57 PM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Huntsville, AL to Hamilton, AL
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
2h 2m
Distance
101.5 mi
163 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$15
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 54m
★
6 AM
2h 3m
8 AM
2h 20m
10 AM
2h 9m
12 PM
2h 7m
3 PM
2h 10m
5 PM
2h 19m
8 PM
1h 57m
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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Trip Overview
This 101.5-mile journey from Huntsville, AL to Hamilton, AL is a straightforward drive that can easily be completed in about 2 hours. With 64% of the route on highways, it's a practical option for a single-day trip, so no need to plan for an overnight stay. You'll be spending around $15 on fuel, making it a budget-friendly excursion. The drive sticks primarily to major roadways like AL 24 and I-565, offering a focused highway experience. This trip is ideal if you're looking for an efficient way to travel within the Southeast region.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
50.8 miles from Huntsville, AL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 3m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 2m. Total distance: 101.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 2m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (64%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
The character of this drive is predominantly highway-focused, with 64% of your time spent on faster-paced roads. You'll encounter stretches of I-565 and AL 24, including one uninterrupted segment of 35.4 miles on AL 24. Expect a consistent pace for most of the journey, with minimal interruptions. While not a winding scenic byway, it offers a direct and efficient path, allowing you to cover ground steadily. The road primarily maintains a highway feel throughout.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 23 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
AL 24 is the longest continuous segment at about 35.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on AL 24 and Andrew Jackson Highway. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near East Side Square.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 101.5 miles you will encounter 9 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (East Side Square): Navigation decision point; at 25.2 miles (US 31; US 72 Alternate; AL 20 / 6th Avenue Northeast): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 25.7 miles (Moulton Street East): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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East Side Square
Turn left onto East Side Square
Navigation decision point
6
25.2 mi into trip
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~29m in
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US 31; US 72 Alternate; AL 20 / 6th Avenue Northeast
Keep slight left at fork onto US 31; US 72 Alternate; AL 20 / 6th Avenue Northeast
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
6
25.7 mi into trip
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~31m in
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Moulton Street East
Turn right onto Moulton Street East
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
70.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 27m in
Take the exit toward US 43: Russellville, Muscle Shoals, Hamilton
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 43: Russellville, Muscle Shoals, Hami...
6
101.5 mi into trip
|
~2h 2m in
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AL 74 / Bexar Avenue West
Turn right onto AL 74 / Bexar Avenue West
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Huntsville, AL to Hamilton, AL, road signs begin pointing toward Muscle Shoals along the way.
Muscle Shoals
70.9 mi in
|
~1h 27m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| AL 24 | 35.4 mi | 42m |
| Andrew Jackson Highway | 27.6 mi | 31m |
| I 565 | 18.9 mi | 20m |
| Gordon Terry Parkway | 7.5 mi | 9m |
| Huntsville-Decatur Highway | 3.5 mi | 4m |
| U.S. Highway 43 | 2.8 mi | 3m |
| Moulton Street East | 2.2 mi | 4m |
| Bee Line Highway | 1.6 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
AL 24
— 35.4 mi, about 42m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Huntsville, AL and Hamilton, AL.
1
Start on Spring Street Southwest
4 ft
·
3 sec
·
Spring Street Southwest
2
Turn right onto West Side Square
376 ft
·
16 sec
·
West Side Square
3
Continue on South Side Square
369 ft
·
16 sec
·
South Side Square
4
Turn left onto East Side Square
371 ft
·
9 sec
·
East Side Square
5
Continue on Washington Street Southeast
364 ft
·
9 sec
·
Washington Street Southeast
6
Continue on Washington Street Northeast
0.5 mi
·
53 sec
·
Washington Street Northeast
7
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
8
Merge onto I 565; US 72 Alternate
19 mi
·
20 min
·
I 565; US 72 Alternate
9
Continue on US 72 Alternate; SR 20
0.1 mi
·
8 sec
·
US 72 Alternate; SR 20
10
Continue on US 72 Alternate; AL 20
3.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Huntsville-Decatur Highway
Use the right lane.
11
Continue on US 31; US 72 Alternate; AL 20
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Bee Line Highway
12
Keep slight left at fork onto US 31; US 72 Alternate; AL 20
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
6th Avenue Northeast
Use the straight lane.
13
Turn right onto Moulton Street East
2.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Moulton Street East
Use the straight / right lanes.
14
Continue on Gordon Terry Parkway
7.5 mi
·
9 min
·
Gordon Terry Parkway
Use the straight lane.
15
Continue on AL 24
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
AL 24
Use the straight / right lanes.
16
Continue on AL 24
33 mi
·
39 min
·
AL 24
Use the straight / right lanes.
17
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
Toward US 43: Russellville, Muscle Shoals, Hamilton
18
Turn left onto US 43; AL 13; AL 17
6.7 mi
·
7 min
·
Andrew Jackson Highway
19
Turn right onto US 43; AL 17
6.6 mi
·
7 min
·
Andrew Jackson Highway
20
Continue on US 43; AL 17
2.8 mi
·
3 min
·
U.S. Highway 43
21
Continue on US 43; AL 17
14 mi
·
16 min
·
Andrew Jackson Highway
22
Turn right onto AL 74
21 ft
·
0 sec
·
Bexar Avenue West
Use the straight / right lanes.
23
Arrive at destination
AL 74
Trip Plan
Given the short 2-hour duration and 101.5-mile distance, this route offers great flexibility. You can leave whenever it suits you best, and with only 15.4 miles as the longest stretch without a fuel stop, you won't need to worry excessively about finding gas. It’s wise to fill up before you depart Huntsville, AL, as the $15 fuel cost is an estimate and prices can vary. Consider an early morning departure to maximize daylight and enjoy a less congested drive, arriving in Hamilton, AL with plenty of the day left.
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 50.8 miles from Huntsville, AL, or about 1h 3m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 35.4 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 22 miles or 25m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 50.8 miles or 1h 3m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 41m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Hamilton, 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 101.5 miles and 2h 2m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 22 miles from Huntsville, AL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on AL 24 for about 35.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 50.8 mi from Huntsville, AL · 1h 3m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
51 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 22 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 50.8 miles from Huntsville, AL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Hamilton, AL
The final approach into Hamilton, 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 Hamilton, 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
$15.33 one way
$30.66 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
36 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $16.83 | $33.65 |
| premium | $4.56 | $18.22 | $36.44 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $22.41 | $44.82 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$15
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$40–$65
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 35.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 30.5 | 0 | $10.66 | $4.87 |
| Efficient EV | 25.4 | 0 | $8.88 | $4.06 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 40.6 | 0 | $14.21 | $6.50 |
Gas CO2
36 kg
EV CO2
12 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.
Destination
Hamilton, AL
Evening in Hamilton on Thursday
Local time
8:57 PM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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 2m 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 Hamilton, AL covers 101.5 miles and takes about 2h 2m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are AL 24, Andrew Jackson Highway, I 565. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 50.8 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 $15.33 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 101.5 miles you will encounter 9 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (East Side Square): Navigation decision point; at 25.2 miles (US 31; US 72 Alternate; AL 20 / 6th Avenue Northeast): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 25.7 miles (Moulton Street East): Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Huntsville, AL to Hamilton, AL, road signs begin pointing toward Muscle Shoals along the way.
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