Trip from Huntsville, AL to Blountsville, AL
Drive Time
1h 9m
Distance
49.8 mi
Route Type
Turn-heavy local drive
Quick day tripTrip Overview
The drive from Huntsville, AL to Blountsville, AL covers 49.8 miles and takes about 1h 9m 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, Madison Street, Williams Avenue Southwest for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.76 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
24.9 miles from Huntsville, AL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 9m drive with frequent turns across 49.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West Side Square | 0 mi | 0m |
| Madison Street | 0 mi | 0m |
| Williams Avenue Southwest | 0 mi | 0m |
| Monroe Street Southwest | 0 mi | 0m |
| Governors Drive Southwest | 0 mi | 0m |
| Access Road Southwest | 0 mi | 0m |
| Memorial Parkway Southwest | 0 mi | 0m |
| North Brindlee Mountain Parkway | 0 mi | 0m |
Step-by-Step Directions
Start on Spring Street Southwest
Turn right onto West Side Square
Continue on Madison Street
Turn right onto Williams Avenue Southwest
Turn left onto Monroe Street Southwest
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Monroe Street Southwest
Exit the roundabout onto Monroe Street Southwest
Turn right onto Governors Drive Southwest
Turn left onto Access Road Southwest
Continue on Memorial Parkway Southwest
Take the ramp slight left
Merge slight left onto Memorial Parkway Southwest
Continue on North Brindlee Mountain Parkway
Turn right onto Lee Street West
Arrive at your destination
When to Leave
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.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Drive Plan
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 80 miles
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 24.9 miles
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Last hour of driving
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Blountsville, 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.
Stops Along the Way
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 24.9 mi from Huntsville, AL
First break window
Fuel and coffeeA short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Halfway reset
Meal breakThe midpoint is around 24.9 miles from Huntsville, AL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions for the drive, so the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| regular | $3.45 | $6.76 | $13.53 |
| midgrade | $3.85 | $7.55 | $15.10 |
| premium | $4.15 | $8.14 | $16.27 |
| diesel | $3.75 | $7.35 | $14.70 |
Based on 25.4 MPG average. Estimated CO2 emission: 17.4 kg one way.
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