Origin
Huntsville, AL
Night in Huntsville on Wednesday
Local time
9:25 PM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Huntsville, AL to Oxford, AL
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
2h 29m
Distance
105.1 mi
169 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$16
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 19m
★
6 AM
2h 29m
8 AM
2h 50m
10 AM
2h 36m
12 PM
2h 34m
3 PM
2h 37m
5 PM
2h 48m
8 PM
2h 23m
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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Oxford, AL
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Trip Overview
The drive from Huntsville, AL to Oxford, AL covers 105.1 miles and takes about 2h 29m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Governors Drive Southeast, Florida Short Route, Chastain Boulevard East for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 35.5 miles on Governors Drive Southeast. At current regular gas prices, budget about $15.87 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
52.6 miles from Huntsville, AL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 10m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 2h 29m drive with frequent turns across 105.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Governors Drive Southeast is the longest continuous segment at about 35.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near West Side Square.
Route Complexity
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 2h 29m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (West Side Square): Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles (US 431 / Governors Drive Southeast): Lane positioning matters here; at 67 miles (4th Street Northwest): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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West Side Square
Turn right onto West Side Square
Navigation decision point
5
0.8 mi into trip
|
~1m in
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US 431 / Governors Drive Southeast
Turn left onto US 431 / Governors Drive Southeast
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
67 mi into trip
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~1h 31m in
|
4th Street Northwest
Turn slight left onto 4th Street Northwest
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
67.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 32m in
|
5th Avenue Northwest
Turn right onto 5th Avenue Northwest
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
97.9 mi into trip
|
~2h 15m in
|
Saks Road
Turn right onto Saks Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Governors Drive Southeast | 35.5 mi | 44m |
| Florida Short Route | 28.1 mi | 40m |
| Chastain Boulevard East | 18.8 mi | 22m |
| West Meighan Boulevard | 9 mi | 15m |
| Noble Street | 4.4 mi | 8m |
| Gunter Avenue | 2.5 mi | 4m |
| Saks Road | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| 5th Avenue Northwest | 1.4 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
Governors Drive Southeast
— 35.5 mi, about 44m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Huntsville, AL and Oxford, AL.
1
Start on Spring Street Southwest
4 ft
·
3 sec
·
Spring Street Southwest
2
Turn right onto West Side Square
376 ft
·
9 sec
·
West Side Square
3
Continue on Madison Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Madison Street
4
Turn left onto US 431
35 mi
·
44 min
·
Governors Drive Southeast
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Continue on US 431; AL 79
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Gunter Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Continue on US 431
28 mi
·
40 min
·
Florida Short Route
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
Turn slight left onto 4th Street Northwest
0.5 mi
·
53 sec
·
4th Street Northwest
Use the left lane.
8
Turn right onto 5th Avenue Northwest
1.4 mi
·
3 min
·
5th Avenue Northwest
Use the straight lane.
9
Continue on US 278; US 431
9.0 mi
·
15 min
·
West Meighan Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
10
Continue on US 431
19 mi
·
22 min
·
Chastain Boulevard East
Use the straight / right lanes.
11
Continue on US 431
0.4 mi
·
33 sec
·
US 431
12
Continue on US 431
0.4 mi
·
34 sec
·
US 431
13
Continue on US 431
0.5 mi
·
40 sec
·
US 431
Use the straight / right lanes.
14
Turn right onto Saks Road
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Saks Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
15
Turn left onto Old Gadsden Highway
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
·
Old Gadsden Highway
16
Continue on Noble Street
4.4 mi
·
8 min
·
Noble Street
17
Continue on Chestnut Street
439 ft
·
12 sec
·
Chestnut Street
18
Turn left onto Front Street
0.5 mi
·
45 sec
·
Front Street
19
Continue on Main Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
20
Turn left onto Snow Street
90 ft
·
2 sec
·
Snow Street
21
Arrive at destination
Snow Street
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 52.6 miles from Huntsville, AL, or about 1h 10m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 35.5 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 23 miles or 29m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 52.6 miles or 1h 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 2h 1m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Oxford, 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 105.1 miles and 2h 29m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 23 miles from Huntsville, AL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Governors Drive Southeast for about 35.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 52.6 mi from Huntsville, AL · 1h 10m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
53 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 23 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 52.6 miles from Huntsville, AL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Oxford, AL
The final approach into Oxford, 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 Oxford, 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
$15.87 one way
$31.75 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
37 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $17.42 | $34.85 |
| premium | $4.56 | $18.86 | $37.73 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $23.20 | $46.41 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$16
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$41–$66
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 36.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 31.5 | 0 | $11.04 | $5.04 |
| Efficient EV | 26.3 | 0 | $9.20 | $4.20 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 42 | 0 | $14.71 | $6.73 |
Gas CO2
37 kg
EV CO2
12 kg (68% 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
Oxford, AL
Night in Oxford on Wednesday
Local time
9:25 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
2h 29m 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 Oxford, AL covers 105.1 miles and takes about 2h 29m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Governors Drive Southeast, Florida Short Route, Chastain Boulevard East. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 52.6 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 $15.87 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 is a straightforward 2h 29m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (West Side Square): Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles (US 431 / Governors Drive Southeast): Lane positioning matters here; at 67 miles (4th Street Northwest): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Huntsville, AL to Oxford, AL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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