Origin
Huntsville, AL
Evening in Huntsville on Wednesday
Local time
6:37 PM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Huntsville, AL to Lanett, AL
Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026
Drive Time
4h 21m
Distance
186.1 mi
299 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$28
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 8m
★
6 AM
4h 21m
8 AM
4h 48m
10 AM
4h 30m
12 PM
4h 28m
3 PM
4h 32m
5 PM
4h 46m
8 PM
4h 13m
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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Lanett, AL
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Trip Overview
The drive from Huntsville, AL to Lanett, AL covers 186.1 miles and takes about 4h 21m 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, Governors Drive Southeast for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $28.11 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
93 miles from Huntsville, AL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 10m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 4h 21m drive with frequent turns across 186.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 27 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.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Navigation is easy, but the length (4h 21m) means fatigue is the real challenge. The route is 0% highway with very few tricky spots, so this is more about pacing than navigation skill.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Huntsville, AL to Lanett, AL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West Side Square | — | — |
| Madison Street | — | — |
| Governors Drive Southeast | — | — |
| Gunter Avenue | — | — |
| Florida Short Route | — | — |
| 4th Street Northwest | — | — |
| 5th Avenue Northwest | — | — |
| West Meighan Boulevard | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
West Side Square
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Huntsville, AL and Lanett, AL.
1
Start on Spring Street Southwest
3 ft
·
4 sec
·
Spring Street Southwest
2
Turn right onto West Side Square
377 ft
·
10 sec
·
West Side Square
3
Continue on Madison Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Madison Street
4
Turn left onto Governors Drive Southeast
35 mi
·
44 min
·
Governors Drive Southeast
5
Continue on Gunter Avenue
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Gunter Avenue
6
Continue on Florida Short Route
28 mi
·
40 min
·
Florida Short Route
7
Turn slight left onto 4th Street Northwest
0.5 mi
·
54 sec
·
4th Street Northwest
8
Turn right onto 5th Avenue Northwest
1.4 mi
·
3 min
·
5th Avenue Northwest
9
Continue on West Meighan Boulevard
9.0 mi
·
15 min
·
West Meighan Boulevard
10
Continue on Chastain Boulevard East
19 mi
·
22 min
·
Chastain Boulevard East
11
Continue straight
0.4 mi
·
33 sec
12
Continue straight
0.4 mi
·
35 sec
13
Continue straight
7.2 mi
·
9 min
14
Continue on Golden Springs Road
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Golden Springs Road
15
Continue on Leon Smith Parkway
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Leon Smith Parkway
16
Take the exit left toward I 20 East, US 431 South: Atlanta
3.5 mi
·
4 min
·
I 20 East, US 431 South: Atlanta
17
Take the exit slight right toward US 431 South
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
US 431 South
18
Keep slight right to continue on US 431 South
27 mi
·
36 min
·
US 431 South
19
Continue straight
35 mi
·
48 min
20
Turn left onto Alabama Avenue East
272 ft
·
9 sec
·
Alabama Avenue East
21
Turn right onto Martin Luther King Drive
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
Martin Luther King Drive
22
Turn left onto Avenue A Southeast
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Avenue A Southeast
23
Continue on Veterans Memorial Parkway
11 mi
·
16 min
·
Veterans Memorial Parkway
24
Turn left onto South Gilmer Avenue
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
South Gilmer Avenue
25
Turn left onto 2nd Street South
0.2 mi
·
47 sec
·
2nd Street South
26
Turn right onto South 4th Avenue
502 ft
·
22 sec
·
South 4th Avenue
27
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 93 miles from Huntsville, AL, or about 2h 10m into the drive.
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 41 miles or 57m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 93 miles or 2h 10m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 34m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Lanett, 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 186.1 miles and 4h 21m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 41 miles from Huntsville, AL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 93 mi from Huntsville, AL · 2h 10m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
93 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 41 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 93 miles from Huntsville, AL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Lanett, AL
The final approach into Lanett, 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 Lanett, 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
$28.11 one way
$56.21 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
65 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $30.85 | $61.71 |
| premium | $4.56 | $33.40 | $66.81 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $41.09 | $82.18 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$28
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$53–$78
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 65.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $20 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 55.8 | 0 | $19.54 | $8.93 |
| Efficient EV | 46.5 | 0 | $16.28 | $7.44 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 74.4 | 0 | $26.05 | $11.91 |
Gas CO2
65 kg
EV CO2
22 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
Lanett, AL
Evening in Lanett on Wednesday
Local time
6:37 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
4h 21m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
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 Lanett, AL covers 186.1 miles and takes about 4h 21m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are West Side Square, Madison Street, Governors Drive Southeast. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 93 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 $28.11 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Navigation is easy, but the length (4h 21m) means fatigue is the real challenge. The route is 0% highway with very few tricky spots, so this is more about pacing than navigation skill.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Huntsville, AL to Lanett, AL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Huntsville, AL to Lanett, AL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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