Origin
Oxford, AL
Evening in Oxford on Wednesday
Local time
8:01 PM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Oxford, AL to Huntsville, AL
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
2h 30m
Distance
105.5 mi
170 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$16
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 20m
★
6 AM
2h 30m
8 AM
2h 50m
10 AM
2h 37m
12 PM
2h 35m
3 PM
2h 38m
5 PM
2h 49m
8 PM
2h 24m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Oxford, AL
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Huntsville, AL
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Trip Overview
The drive from Oxford, AL to Huntsville, AL covers 105.5 miles and takes about 2h 30m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 431, US 278, Florida Short Route for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 43.6 miles on US 431. At current regular gas prices, budget about $15.93 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
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
52.7 miles from Oxford, AL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 18m into the drive .
Drive Character
This is a 2h 30m highway drive covering 105.5 miles, with most of the trip on US 431 and US 278. The longest continuous stretch is about 43.6 miles on US 431.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 24 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 431 is the longest continuous segment at about 43.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 431 and US 278. You will hit about 13 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Dewey Street.
Route Complexity
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 105.5 miles you will encounter 13 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Dewey Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Choccolocco Street): Navigation decision point; at 66.9 miles (US 431; AL 79 / May Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Dewey Street
Turn left onto Dewey Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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Choccolocco Street
Turn left onto Choccolocco Street
Navigation decision point
6
66.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 39m in
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US 431; AL 79 / May Street
Turn right onto US 431; AL 79 / May Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
104.5 mi into trip
|
~2h 27m in
|
Madison Street
Turn right onto Madison Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
105.3 mi into trip
|
~2h 29m in
|
East Side Square
Turn left onto East Side Square
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 431 | 43.6 mi | 1h 1m |
| US 278 | 28.1 mi | 40m |
| Florida Short Route | 22.4 mi | 26m |
| South Noble Street | 4.4 mi | 8m |
| Blount Avenue | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| Saks Road | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Madison Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Gunter Avenue | 0.5 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 431
— 43.6 mi, about 1h 1m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oxford, AL and Huntsville, AL.
1
Start on Snow Street
235 ft
·
11 sec
·
Snow Street
2
Turn left onto Dewey Street
363 ft
·
21 sec
·
Dewey Street
3
Turn left onto Choccolocco Street
254 ft
·
11 sec
·
Choccolocco Street
4
Turn right onto Main Street
0.5 mi
·
51 sec
·
Main Street
5
Continue on Front Street
0.5 mi
·
47 sec
·
Front Street
6
At end of road, turn right onto Chestnut Street
439 ft
·
8 sec
·
Chestnut Street
7
Continue on South Noble Street
4.4 mi
·
8 min
·
South Noble Street
8
Continue on Old Gadsden Highway
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
Old Gadsden Highway
9
Turn right onto Saks Road
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Saks Road
10
Turn left onto US 431
30 mi
·
42 min
·
US 431
Use the straight / right lanes.
11
Turn left onto 4th Street Northwest
0.5 mi
·
50 sec
·
4th Street Northwest
12
Turn slight right onto US 278; US 431
28 mi
·
40 min
·
US 278; US 431
Use the right lane.
13
Continue on US 431; AL 79
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
·
Gunter Avenue
Use the straight lane.
14
Turn right onto US 431; AL 79
319 ft
·
6 sec
·
May Street
Use the right lane.
15
Turn slight left onto US 431; AL 79
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Blount Avenue
16
Continue on US 431; AL 79
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
Paddle Wheel Drive
17
Continue on US 431; AL 79
4.7 mi
·
5 min
·
Florida Short Route
18
Continue on US 431
18 mi
·
20 min
·
Florida Short Route
Use the straight / right lanes.
19
Continue on US 431
13 mi
·
18 min
·
US 431
Use the left / straight lanes.
20
Turn right onto Madison Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Madison Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
21
Turn right onto South Side Square
369 ft
·
16 sec
·
South Side Square
22
Turn left onto East Side Square
371 ft
·
16 sec
·
East Side Square
23
Continue on North Side Square
367 ft
·
18 sec
·
North Side Square
24
Arrive at destination
Spring Street Southwest
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 52.7 miles from Oxford, AL, or about 1h 18m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 43.6 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 36m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 52.7 miles or 1h 18m 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 3m
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 Oxford, 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 Oxford, AL
This is one driving day of about 105.5 miles and 2h 30m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 23 miles from Oxford, 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.
The longest stretch is on US 431 for about 43.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 52.7 mi from Oxford, AL · 1h 18m 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 52.7 miles from Oxford, 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
$15.93 one way
$31.87 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
37 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $17.49 | $34.98 |
| premium | $4.56 | $18.94 | $37.87 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $23.29 | $46.59 |
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: 36.9 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 | 31.7 | 0 | $11.08 | $5.06 |
| Efficient EV | 26.4 | 0 | $9.23 | $4.22 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 42.2 | 0 | $14.77 | $6.75 |
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
Huntsville, AL
Evening in Huntsville on Wednesday
Local time
8:01 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 30m 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 Oxford, AL to Huntsville, AL covers 105.5 miles and takes about 2h 30m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 431, US 278, Florida Short Route. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 52.7 miles from Oxford, AL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $15.93 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.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 105.5 miles you will encounter 13 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Dewey Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Choccolocco Street): Navigation decision point; at 66.9 miles (US 431; AL 79 / May Street): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Oxford, AL to Huntsville, AL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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