Trip from Huntsville, AL to Columbiana, AL

Drive Time

2h 38m

Distance

135.7 mi

Route Type

Turn-heavy local drive

Same-day trip

Trip Overview

The drive from Huntsville, AL to Columbiana, AL covers 135.7 miles and takes about 2h 38m 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 $18.43 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

67.9 miles from Huntsville, AL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day.

Drive Character

Expect a 2h 38m drive with frequent turns across 135.7 miles of local and secondary roads.

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

There are about 22 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.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
West Side Square	0 mi	0m
South Side Square	0 mi	0m
East Side Square	0 mi	0m
Washington Street Southeast	0 mi	0m
Washington Street Northeast	0 mi	0m
I 65	0 mi	0m
I 65 South	0 mi	0m
I 22 West	0 mi	0m

Longest stretch: West Side Square — 0 mi, about 0m

Step-by-Step Directions

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Start on Spring Street Southwest

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Turn right onto West Side Square

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Continue on South Side Square

4

Turn left onto East Side Square

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Continue on Washington Street Southeast

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Continue on Washington Street Northeast

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Take the ramp slight left

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Merge slight left

9

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

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Keep slight left to continue on I 65 South: Birmingham

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Merge slight left

12

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

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Keep slight left to continue on I 22 West: Memphis

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Keep slight left to continue on Montgomery

15

Merge slight left

16

Take the exit slight right toward US 31, AL 3: Alabaster, Saginaw

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Turn straight onto 1st Street South

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Turn left onto County Road 26

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Turn left onto Alabama Highway 70

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Continue on West College Street

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Turn right onto South Main Street

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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.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

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

The halfway point lands around 67.9 miles from Huntsville, AL.

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 67.9 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 Columbiana, 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.

Stops Along the Way

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 67.9 mi from Huntsville, AL

First break window

Fuel and coffee

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

Halfway reset

Meal break

The midpoint is around 67.9 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	$18.43	$36.86
midgrade	$3.85	$20.57	$41.14
premium	$4.15	$22.17	$44.34
diesel	$3.75	$20.03	$40.07

Based on 25.4 MPG average. Estimated CO2 emission: 47.5 kg one way.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Huntsville, AL to Columbiana, AL covers 135.7 miles and takes about 2h 38m 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 67.9 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 $18.43 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.

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