Trip from Oxford, AL to Huntsville, AL

Drive Time

2h 20m

Distance

111.2 mi

179 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$17

one way

EV Charging

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station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 29 min
4 AM
2h 11m ★
6 AM
2h 21m
8 AM
2h 40m
10 AM
2h 27m
12 PM
2h 26m
3 PM
2h 28m
5 PM
2h 39m
8 PM
2h 15m

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

Downtown Oxford, AL, AL

Oxford, AL

Michael D Beckwith

Downtown Huntsville, AL, AL

Huntsville, AL

Kelly

Trip Overview

The drive from Oxford, AL to Huntsville, AL covers 111.2 miles and takes about 2h 20m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Dewey Street, Choccolocco Street, Main Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $17.00 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

55.6 miles from Oxford, AL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 10m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 2h 20m drive with frequent turns across 111.2 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 24 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Dewey 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 Oxford, AL to Huntsville, AL is easy. At 2h 20m 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 Oxford, AL to Huntsville, AL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Dewey Street Unavailable Refreshing
Choccolocco Street Unavailable Refreshing
Main Street Unavailable Refreshing
Front Street Unavailable Refreshing
Chestnut Street Unavailable Refreshing
South Noble Street Unavailable Refreshing
Old Gadsden Highway Unavailable Refreshing
Saks Road Unavailable Refreshing

Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Snow Street

236 ft · 11 sec · Snow Street
2

Turn left onto Dewey Street

364 ft · 21 sec · Dewey Street
3

Turn left onto Choccolocco Street

253 ft · 9 sec · Choccolocco Street
4

Turn right onto Main Street

0.5 mi · 50 sec · Main Street
5

Continue on Front Street

0.5 mi · 47 sec · Front Street
6

At the end of the road, turn right onto Chestnut Street

440 ft · 9 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

30 mi · 42 min
11

Turn left onto 4th Street Northwest

0.5 mi · 51 sec · 4th Street Northwest
12

Turn slight right

28 mi · 40 min
13

Continue on Gunter Avenue

0.5 mi · 58 sec · Gunter Avenue
14

Turn right onto May Street

318 ft · 6 sec · May Street
15

Turn slight left onto Blount Avenue

1.9 mi · 3 min · Blount Avenue
16

Continue on Paddle Wheel Drive

0.1 mi · 15 sec · Paddle Wheel Drive
17

Continue on Florida Short Route

4.7 mi · 5 min · Florida Short Route
18

Continue on Florida Short Route

18 mi · 20 min · Florida Short Route
19

Continue straight

13 mi · 18 min
20

Turn right onto Madison Street

0.7 mi · 1 min · Madison Street
21

Turn right onto South Side Square

371 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 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 55.6 miles from Oxford, AL, or about 1h 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 80 miles or 1h 41m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 55.6 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 1h 55m

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 111.2 miles and 2h 20m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Oxford, AL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 55.6 mi from Oxford, AL · 1h 10m into the drive

Downtown Oneonta, AL, AL

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Oneonta, AL

56 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.

Popular next leg

Oneonta, AL to Huntsville, AL

64.1 mi · 1h 16m

Pacing Suggestions

Blountsville, AL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Oneonta, AL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 55.6 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

$17.00 one way

$34.00 round trip

$3.88/gal 25.4 MPG avg 39 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.26 $18.65 $37.29
premium $4.61 $20.18 $40.36
diesel $5.64 $24.70 $49.41

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: 38.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 33.4 0 $11.68 $5.34
Efficient EV 27.8 0 $9.73 $4.45
EV Truck/SUV 44.5 0 $15.57 $7.12

Gas CO2

39 kg

EV CO2

13 kg (67% 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 data refreshed 4 days ago

Origin

Oxford, AL

Morning in Oxford on Monday

Local time

9:02 AM

CDT

Current temp

86°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Huntsville, AL

Morning in Huntsville on Monday

Local time

9:02 AM

CDT

Current temp

86°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Along the Route

85°F

Oneonta, AL

56 mi in

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 20m 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 111.2 miles and takes about 2h 20m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Dewey Street, Choccolocco Street, Main Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 55.6 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 $17.00 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 Oxford, AL to Huntsville, AL is easy. At 2h 20m 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 Oxford, AL to Huntsville, AL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Oxford, AL to Huntsville, AL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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