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Trip from Trussville, AL to Huntsville, AL

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

2h 6m

Distance

87.7 mi

141 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$13

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 27 min
4 AM
1h 58m ★
6 AM
2h 7m
8 AM
2h 25m
10 AM
2h 13m
12 PM
2h 11m
3 PM
2h 14m
5 PM
2h 24m
8 PM
2h 2m

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

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city in Jefferson and St. Clair counties in Alabama, United States

Trussville, AL

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county seat of Madison County, Alabama, United States

Huntsville, AL

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Trip Overview

The drive from Trussville, AL to Huntsville, AL covers 87.7 miles and takes about 2h 6m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on US 231, New Bradford Highway, South Chalkville Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 52.3 miles on US 231. At current regular gas prices, budget about $13.24 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.

Midpoint

43.8 miles from Trussville, AL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 5m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 6m. Total distance: 87.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 6m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (64%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

This is a 2h 6m highway drive covering 87.7 miles, with most of the trip on US 231 and New Bradford Highway. The longest continuous stretch is about 52.3 miles on US 231.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 231 is the longest continuous segment at about 52.3 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 231 and New Bradford Highway. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Linden Street.

Driving Effort 5/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 87.7 miles you will encounter 12 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 (Linden Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (CR 94 / South Chalkville Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 8.3 miles (AL 151): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 12 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

5
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | Linden Street

At end of road, turn right onto Linden Street

Navigation decision point

5
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | CR 94 / South Chalkville Road

Turn left onto CR 94 / South Chalkville Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.
5
8.3 mi into trip | ~15m in | AL 151

Turn sharp left onto AL 151

Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here

Use the left / straight lanes.
5
86.6 mi into trip | ~2h 4m in

Take the exit

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane.
5
87 mi into trip | ~2h 5m in | West Clinton Avenue

Turn right onto West Clinton Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left / right lanes.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US 231 52.3 mi 1h 11m
New Bradford Highway 21.7 mi 30m
South Chalkville Road 3.8 mi 7m
AL 79 3.5 mi 5m
Sweeny Hollow Road 3.4 mi 6m
Center Point Road 1 mi 1m
West Clinton Avenue 0.6 mi 1m
AL 151 0.4 mi <1m
Longest stretch: US 231 — 52.3 mi, about 1h 11m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on this road

197 ft · 16 sec · this road
2

At end of road, turn right onto Linden Street

114 ft · 10 sec · Linden Street
3

Turn left onto CR 94

3.8 mi · 7 min · South Chalkville Road
Use the straight lane.
4

Continue on Sweeny Hollow Road

3.4 mi · 6 min · Sweeny Hollow Road
5

Turn right onto AL 75

169 ft · 3 sec · Center Point Parkway
6

Continue on AL 75

1.0 mi · 1 min · Center Point Road
7

Turn sharp left onto AL 151

0.4 mi · 41 sec · AL 151
Use the left / straight lanes.
8

Continue on this road

200 ft · 7 sec · this road
9

Turn slight right onto AL 79

0.3 mi · 26 sec · New Bradford Road
10

Continue on AL 79

22 mi · 30 min · New Bradford Highway
11

Enter roundabout onto AL 79

119 ft · 2 sec · AL 79
12

Continue on AL 79

3.5 mi · 5 min · AL 79
Use the straight lane.
13

Continue on US 231

52 mi · 1 hr 11 min · US 231
Use the straight lane.
14

Take the exit

322 ft · 7 sec
Use the slight right lane.
15

Merge onto US 431

506 ft · 10 sec · Access Road Southwest
16

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 30 sec
17

Turn right onto West Clinton Avenue

0.6 mi · 1 min · West Clinton Avenue
Use the left / right lanes.
18

Turn right onto Jefferson Street South

363 ft · 11 sec · Jefferson Street South
19

Turn right onto Spring Street Southwest

4 ft · 0 sec · Spring Street Southwest
20

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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 43.8 miles from Trussville, AL, or about 1h 5m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 52.3 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 19 miles or 30m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 43.8 miles or 1h 5m 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 47m

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 Trussville, 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 Trussville, AL

This is one driving day of about 87.7 miles and 2h 6m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 19 miles from Trussville, AL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on US 231 for about 52.3 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 43.8 mi from Trussville, AL · 1h 5m into the drive

town in Blount County, Alabama, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Cleveland, AL

44 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

Hayden, AL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 19 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Blountsville, AL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 43.8 miles from Trussville, 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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Birmingham Civil Rights National Monument

Birmingham Civil Rights National Monument

National Monument

In 1963, images of snarling police dogs unleashed against non-violent protesters and of children being sprayed with high-pressure hoses appeared in print and television news around the world. These dr...

14 mi from route ~35 min detour Free near mile 6
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$13.24 one way

$26.49 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 31 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.21 $14.54 $29.08
premium $4.56 $15.74 $31.48
diesel $5.61 $19.36 $38.73

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$13

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$38–$63

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 30.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 26.3 0 $9.21 $4.21
Efficient EV 21.9 0 $7.67 $3.51
EV Truck/SUV 35.1 0 $12.28 $5.61

Gas CO2

31 kg

EV CO2

10 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

Trussville, AL

Afternoon in Trussville on Thursday

Local time

1:08 PM

CDT

Current temp

78°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Huntsville, AL

Afternoon in Huntsville on Thursday

Local time

1:08 PM

CDT

Current temp

77°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

79°F

Cleveland, AL

44 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

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 6m 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 Trussville, AL to Huntsville, AL covers 87.7 miles and takes about 2h 6m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 231, New Bradford Highway, South Chalkville Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 43.8 miles from Trussville, AL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $13.24 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 87.7 miles you will encounter 12 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 (Linden Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (CR 94 / South Chalkville Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 8.3 miles (AL 151): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Trussville, AL to Huntsville, AL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Birmingham Civil Rights National Monument.

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