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Trip from Munford, AL to Huntsville, AL

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

2h 17m

Distance

113.3 mi

182 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$17

one way

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 29 min
4 AM
2h 8m ★
6 AM
2h 17m
8 AM
2h 37m
10 AM
2h 24m
12 PM
2h 22m
3 PM
2h 25m
5 PM
2h 36m
8 PM
2h 12m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

Downtown Munford, AL, AL

Munford, AL

Tomás Asurmendi

county seat of Madison County, Alabama, United States

Huntsville, AL

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Trip Overview

The drive from Munford, AL to Huntsville, AL covers 113.3 miles and takes about 2h 17m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Mitchel Street, Jennifer Road, Priebes Mill Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $17.11 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

56.6 miles from Munford, AL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 8m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 2h 17m drive with frequent turns across 113.3 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 23 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Mitchel 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. 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

The drive from Munford, AL to Huntsville, AL is easy. At 2h 17m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Munford, AL to Huntsville, AL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Mitchel Street
Jennifer Road
Priebes Mill Road
Coldwater Road
Bynum Leatherwood Road
4th Street Northwest
Gunter Avenue
May Street

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: Mitchel Street — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Munford, AL and Huntsville, AL.

1

Start on Lions Road

72 ft · 2 sec · Lions Road
2

Turn right onto Mitchel Street

0.3 mi · 1 min · Mitchel Street
3

At the end of the road, turn right onto Jennifer Road

1.3 mi · 3 min · Jennifer Road
4

Turn left onto Priebes Mill Road

3.9 mi · 6 min · Priebes Mill Road
5

Continue on Coldwater Road

3.3 mi · 4 min · Coldwater Road
6

Turn left onto Bynum Leatherwood Road

6.1 mi · 8 min · Bynum Leatherwood Road
7

Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Bynum Leatherwood Road

128 ft · 3 sec · Bynum Leatherwood Road
8

Exit the roundabout onto Bynum Leatherwood Road

0.3 mi · 27 sec · Bynum Leatherwood Road
9

At the end of the road, turn left

29 mi · 41 min
10

Turn left onto 4th Street Northwest

0.5 mi · 51 sec · 4th Street Northwest
11

Turn slight right

28 mi · 40 min
12

Continue on Gunter Avenue

0.5 mi · 58 sec · Gunter Avenue
13

Turn right onto May Street

318 ft · 6 sec · May Street
14

Turn slight left onto Blount Avenue

1.9 mi · 3 min · Blount Avenue
15

Continue on Paddle Wheel Drive

0.1 mi · 15 sec · Paddle Wheel Drive
16

Continue on Florida Short Route

4.7 mi · 5 min · Florida Short Route
17

Continue on Florida Short Route

18 mi · 20 min · Florida Short Route
18

Continue straight

13 mi · 18 min
19

Turn right onto Madison Street

0.7 mi · 1 min · Madison Street
20

Turn right onto South Side Square

371 ft · 16 sec · South Side Square
21

Turn left onto East Side Square

371 ft · 16 sec · East Side Square
22

Continue on North Side Square

367 ft · 18 sec · North Side Square
23

Arrive at your destination

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 56.6 miles from Munford, AL, or about 1h 8m 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 25 miles or 30m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 56.6 miles or 1h 8m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 52m

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 Munford, 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 Munford, AL

This is one driving day of about 113.3 miles and 2h 17m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 25 miles from Munford, AL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 56.6 mi from Munford, AL · 1h 8m into the drive

Downtown Boaz, AL, AL

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Boaz, AL

57 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

Glencoe, AL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 25 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Boaz, AL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 56.6 miles from Munford, 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

$17.11 one way

$34.22 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 40 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.21 $18.78 $37.57
premium $4.56 $20.34 $40.67
diesel $5.61 $25.02 $50.03

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$17

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$42–$67

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 39.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 34 0 $11.90 $5.44
Efficient EV 28.3 0 $9.91 $4.53
EV Truck/SUV 45.3 0 $15.86 $7.25

Gas CO2

40 kg

EV CO2

13 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Munford, AL

Night in Munford on Wednesday

Local time

11:26 PM

CDT

Current temp

78°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Huntsville, AL

Night in Huntsville on Wednesday

Local time

11:26 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

1 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

2h 17m 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 Munford, AL to Huntsville, AL covers 113.3 miles and takes about 2h 17m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Mitchel Street, Jennifer Road, Priebes Mill Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 56.6 miles from Munford, AL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $17.11 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.
The drive from Munford, AL to Huntsville, AL is easy. At 2h 17m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Munford, AL to Huntsville, AL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Munford, AL to Huntsville, AL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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