Origin
Malvern, AL
Morning in Malvern on Monday
Local time
10:33 AM
CDT
Current temp
86°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Malvern, AL to Huntsville, AL
Drive Time
4h 53m
Distance
302.2 mi
486 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$46
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 40m
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6 AM
4h 53m
8 AM
5h 20m
10 AM
5h 3m
12 PM
5h 0m
3 PM
5h 4m
5 PM
5h 19m
8 PM
4h 45m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Huntsville, AL
Kelly
Trip Overview
The drive from Malvern, AL to Huntsville, AL covers 302.2 miles and takes about 4h 53m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on East White Street, Hartford Highway, South Brannon Stand Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $46.20 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
151.1 miles from Malvern, AL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 26m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 4h 53m drive with frequent turns across 302.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 34 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
East White Street 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. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 4h 53m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Malvern, AL to Huntsville, AL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East White Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Hartford Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South Brannon Stand Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| McGehee Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Carter Hill Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Zelda Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Ann Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Ann Street South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
East White Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Malvern, AL and Huntsville, AL.
1
Start on South Main Street
52 ft
·
4 sec
·
South Main Street
2
Turn right onto East White Street
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
East White Street
3
Continue on Hartford Highway
2.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Hartford Highway
4
Turn left onto South Brannon Stand Road
9.4 mi
·
17 min
·
South Brannon Stand Road
5
Turn left
16 mi
·
20 min
6
Continue straight
21 mi
·
24 min
7
Continue straight
0.4 mi
·
35 sec
8
Continue straight
5.1 mi
·
6 min
9
Continue straight
2.1 mi
·
3 min
10
Continue straight
0.5 mi
·
56 sec
11
Continue straight
0.6 mi
·
1 min
12
Continue straight
0.7 mi
·
1 min
13
Continue straight
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
14
Continue straight
1.2 mi
·
1 min
15
Continue straight
1.8 mi
·
2 min
16
Continue straight
3.4 mi
·
3 min
17
Continue straight
36 mi
·
42 min
18
Continue on McGehee Road
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
McGehee Road
19
Turn right onto Carter Hill Road
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Carter Hill Road
20
Continue on Zelda Road
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Zelda Road
21
Turn right onto Ann Street
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
Ann Street
22
Turn left onto Ann Street South
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
·
Ann Street South
23
Merge slight left
2.5 mi
·
3 min
24
Keep slight right to continue on I-65 North: Birmingham
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
I-65 North: Birmingham
25
Merge slight left
168 mi
·
3 hr 3 min
26
Take the exit slight right toward I 565 East, AL 20 West, US 72 Alternate: Decatur, Huntsville
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
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I 565 East, AL 20 West, US 72 Alternate: Decatur, Huntsville
27
Keep slight right to continue on I 565 East, US 72 Alternate East: Huntsville
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
I 565 East, US 72 Alternate East: Huntsville
28
Merge slight left
19 mi
·
20 min
29
Take the exit slight right toward Wasthington Street, Jefferson Street, Downtown
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
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Wasthington Street, Jefferson Street, Downtown
30
Continue on Wasthington Street, Jefferson Street, Downtown
394 ft
·
10 sec
·
Wasthington Street, Jefferson Street, Downtown
31
Keep slight right to continue on Jefferson Street, Downtown
341 ft
·
8 sec
·
Jefferson Street, Downtown
32
Turn straight onto Jefferson Street North
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Jefferson Street North
33
Turn right onto Spring Street Southwest
3 ft
·
Spring Street Southwest
34
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 151.1 miles from Malvern, AL, or about 2h 26m 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 80 miles or 1h 17m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 151.1 miles or 2h 26m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Huntsville, AL than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Malvern, 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 Malvern, AL
This is one driving day of about 302.2 miles and 4h 53m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Malvern, 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 151.1 mi from Malvern, AL · 2h 26m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
151 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 151.1 miles from Malvern, AL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Huntsville, AL
The final approach into Huntsville, 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 Huntsville, 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
$46.20 one way
$92.40 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
106 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.26 | $50.67 | $101.34 |
| premium | $4.61 | $54.85 | $109.70 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $67.14 | $134.28 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$46
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$71–$96
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 105.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $32 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 90.7 | 1 | $31.73 | $14.51 |
| Efficient EV | 75.6 | 0 | $26.44 | $12.09 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 120.9 | 1 | $42.31 | $19.34 |
Gas CO2
106 kg
EV CO2
35 kg (67% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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
Huntsville, AL
Morning in Huntsville on Monday
Local time
10:33 AM
CDT
Current temp
86°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
86°F
Columbiana, AL
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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 53m 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 Malvern, AL to Huntsville, AL covers 302.2 miles and takes about 4h 53m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are East White Street, Hartford Highway, South Brannon Stand Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 151.1 miles from Malvern, AL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $46.20 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.
This is a straightforward 4h 53m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Malvern, AL to Huntsville, AL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Malvern, AL to Huntsville, AL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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