Trip from Huntsville, AL to Double Springs, AL

Drive Time

1h 43m

Distance

73.3 mi

Route Type

Turn-heavy local drive

Quick day trip

Trip Overview

The drive from Huntsville, AL to Double Springs, AL covers 73.3 miles and takes about 1h 43m 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 $9.96 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

36.7 miles from Huntsville, AL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day.

Drive Character

Expect a 1h 43m drive with frequent turns across 73.3 miles of local and secondary roads.

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

There are about 21 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
Huntsville-Decatur Highway	0 mi	0m
Bee Line Highway	0 mi	0m
6th Avenue Northeast	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

7

Take the ramp slight left

8

Merge slight left

9

Continue straight

10

Continue on Huntsville-Decatur Highway

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Continue on Bee Line Highway

12

Keep slight left to continue on 6th Avenue Northeast

13

Turn right onto Moulton Street East

14

Continue on Gordon Terry Parkway

15

Continue straight

16

Continue straight

17

Turn left onto Market Street

18

Keep slight right

19

Continue straight

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Turn left onto Blake Drive

21

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.

You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.

The halfway point lands around 36.7 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 36.7 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 Double Springs, 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 36.7 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 36.7 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	$9.96	$19.91
midgrade	$3.85	$11.11	$22.22
premium	$4.15	$11.98	$23.95
diesel	$3.75	$10.82	$21.64

Based on 25.4 MPG average. Estimated CO2 emission: 25.6 kg one way.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Huntsville, AL to Double Springs, AL covers 73.3 miles and takes about 1h 43m 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 36.7 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 $9.96 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.

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