Origin
Huntsville, AL
Morning in Huntsville on Monday
Local time
6:22 AM
CDT
Current temp
86°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Huntsville, AL to Jasper, AL
Drive Time
1h 54m
Distance
92.1 mi
148 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$14
one way
EV Charging
Excellent
21 DC fast
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 46m
★
6 AM
1h 55m
8 AM
2h 11m
10 AM
2h 0m
12 PM
1h 59m
3 PM
2h 1m
5 PM
2h 10m
8 PM
1h 50m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Huntsville, AL
Kelly
Jasper, AL
Aneesh Thazhathethil
Trip Overview
The drive from Huntsville, AL to Jasper, AL covers 92.1 miles and takes about 1h 54m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 65, AL 69, I 565 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 40 miles on I 65. At current regular gas prices, budget about $14.08 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
46 miles from Huntsville, AL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 51m into the drive .
Drive Character
This is a 1h 54m highway drive covering 92.1 miles, with most of the trip on I 65 and AL 69. The longest continuous stretch is about 40 miles on I 65.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 65 is the longest continuous segment at about 40 miles.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
916 ft
546 ft
Total Climb
358 ft
Total Descent
494 ft
Highest Point
916 ft
~46 mi in
Elevation Range
370 ft
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 65 and AL 69. You will hit about 13 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.
Route Complexity
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 92.1 miles you will encounter 13 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 20 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 20.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 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
20 mi into trip
|
~22m in
Take the exit toward I 65: Birmingham, Nashville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 1
Toward I 65: Birmingham, Nashville
8
20.1 mi into trip
|
~23m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 65 South: Birmingham
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Exit 1
Toward I 65 South: Birmingham
6
61 mi into trip
|
~1h 7m in
|
AL 69
Take the exit onto AL 69 toward 69: Good Hope, Cullman
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 299
Toward 69: Good Hope, Cullman
6
89.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 48m in
|
Viking Drive
Turn left onto Viking Drive
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Towns Along This Route
Between Huntsville, AL and Jasper, AL, road signs point toward Nashville, 69: Good Hope and Cullman.
Nashville
20 mi in
|
~22m
69: Good Hope
61 mi in
|
~1h 7m
|
via AL 69
Cullman
61 mi in
|
~1h 7m
|
via AL 69
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 65 | 40 mi | 42m |
| AL 69 | 28.1 mi | 39m |
| I 565 | 18.9 mi | 20m |
| Viking Drive | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| 19th Street East | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Washington Street Northeast | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| AL 5 | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| 20th Street East | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 65
— 40 mi, about 42m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Huntsville, AL and Jasper, AL.
1
Start on Spring Street Southwest
3 ft
·
4 sec
·
Spring Street Southwest
2
Turn right onto West Side Square
377 ft
·
16 sec
·
West Side Square
3
Continue on South Side Square
371 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
·
54 sec
·
Washington Street Northeast
7
Take the ramp slight left
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
8
Merge slight left
19 mi
·
20 min
9
Take the exit slight right toward I 65: Birmingham, Nashville
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
I 65: Birmingham, Nashville
10
Keep slight left to continue on I 65 South: Birmingham
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
I 65 South: Birmingham
11
Merge slight left
40 mi
·
42 min
12
Take the exit slight right toward 69: Good Hope, Cullman
28 mi
·
39 min
·
69: Good Hope, Cullman
13
Turn right
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
14
Turn left onto Viking Drive
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Viking Drive
15
Continue on 19th Street East
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
19th Street East
16
Turn left onto Birmingham Avenue
381 ft
·
13 sec
·
Birmingham Avenue
17
Turn right onto 20th Street East
0.2 mi
·
41 sec
·
20th Street East
18
Turn left onto 3rd Avenue
43 ft
·
1 sec
·
3rd Avenue
19
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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 46 miles from Huntsville, AL, or about 51m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 40 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 80 miles or 1h 34m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 46 miles or 51m 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 28m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Jasper, 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 92.1 miles and 1h 54m.
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 I 65 for about 40 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 46 mi from Huntsville, AL · 51m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
46 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 46 miles from Huntsville, AL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Jasper, AL
The final approach into Jasper, 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 Jasper, 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
$14.08 one way
$28.16 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
32 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.26 | $15.44 | $30.89 |
| premium | $4.61 | $16.72 | $33.43 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $20.46 | $40.92 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$14
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$39–$64
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 32.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
EV Charging Along Route
21 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent
The Station at Town Madison - Tesla Supercharger
Madison, AL
Tesla
16 DCFC
MidCity District - Tesla Supercharger
Huntsville, AL
Tesla
12 DCFC
Cracker Barrel - Tesla Supercharger
Cullman, AL
Tesla
8 DCFC
Woody Anderson Ford
Huntsville, AL
FORD_CHARGE
4 DCFC
Pilot Travel Center 441
Priceville, AL
eVgo Network
4 DCFC
Long Lewis Ford Lincoln of Cullman
Cullman, AL
RED_E
4 DCFC
Pilot Travel Center 1550
Good Hope, AL
eVgo Network
4 DCFC
Hyundai at Jasper
Jasper, AL
Blink Network
2 DCFC
ChargePoint Network: 10
Tesla: 3
EV Connect: 2
eVgo Network: 2
FORD_CHARGE: 1
Non-Networked: 1
RED_E: 1
Blink Network: 1
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 27.6 | 0 | $9.67 | $4.42 |
| Efficient EV | 23 | 0 | $8.06 | $3.68 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 36.8 | 0 | $12.89 | $5.89 |
Gas CO2
32 kg
EV CO2
11 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.
Destination
Jasper, AL
Morning in Jasper on Monday
Local time
6:22 AM
CDT
Current temp
86°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
86°F
Hayden, AL
46 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
1h 54m 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 Jasper, AL covers 92.1 miles and takes about 1h 54m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 65, AL 69, 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 46 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 $14.08 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 92.1 miles you will encounter 13 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 20 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 20.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Huntsville, AL and Jasper, AL, road signs point toward Nashville, 69: Good Hope and Cullman.
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