How far is Abbeville, AL from Huntsville, AL?

The driving distance from Abbeville, AL to Huntsville, AL is about 290.2 miles (467 km), with a travel time of about 04h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 231.5 miles (372.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 20m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
290.16 mi
04h 40m
Flight
231.5 mi
372.56 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
231.5 mi
Kilometers
372.56 km
Flight Time
00h 27m

Driving Distance

Road route
290.16 mi
Kilometers
466.97 km
Drive Time
04h 40m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 04h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Huntsville
Fri, May 1, 7:17 PM CDT
Return by in Abbeville
Fri, May 1, 11:57 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Abbeville
2026-05-01T14:37
Arrive Huntsville
Fri, May 1, 7:17 PM CDT
Route Timing
04h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:40 AM to 12:40 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
7:40 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Abbeville
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Union Grove
AL

City in Marshall County, Alabama, United States of America

From Abbeville
142.9 mi
02h 20m
To Huntsville
147.3 mi
02h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph NE
Destination
68°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Abbeville and Huntsville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Abbeville and Huntsville.

  1. 1

    Start on West Washington Street

    24 mi · 36 min · West Washington Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Brundidge Street

    12.8 mi · 19 min · Brundidge Street

  3. 3

    Continue on South A Graham Boulevard

    1635 ft · 28 sec · South A Graham Boulevard

  4. 4

    Continue on South A. Graham Boulevard

    2976 ft · 50 sec · South A. Graham Boulevard

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    2652 ft · 44 sec

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    Continue straight

    2262 ft · 35 sec

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    Continue straight

    5.1 mi · 7 min

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    Continue straight

    2.1 mi · 3 min

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    Continue straight

    2531 ft · 56 sec

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    Continue straight

    2938 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    1.2 km · 1 min

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    859 ft · 15 sec

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    Continue straight

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    1.8 mi · 2 min

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    3.4 mi · 4 min

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    36.1 mi · 43 min

  17. 17

    Continue on McGehee Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · McGehee Road

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Carter Hill Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Carter Hill Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Zelda Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Zelda Road

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Ann Street

    911 ft · 27 sec · Ann Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Ann Street South

    1322 ft · 32 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left

    2.5 mi · 3 min

  23. 23

    Keep slight right to continue on I-65 North: Birmingham

    1759 ft · 43 sec

  24. 24

    Merge slight left

    167.9 mi · 3 hr 4 min

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward I 565 East, AL 20 West, US 72 Alternate: Decatur, Huntsville

    1665 ft · 41 sec

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    Keep slight right to continue on I 565 East, US 72 Alternate East: Huntsville

    2761 ft · 1 min

  27. 27

    Merge slight left

    18.9 mi · 20 min

  28. 28

    Take the exit slight right toward Wasthington Street, Jefferson Street, Downtown

    985 ft · 24 sec

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    Continue on Wasthington Street, Jefferson Street, Downtown

    120 m · 10 sec

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    Keep slight right to continue on Jefferson Street, Downtown

    104 m · 8 sec

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    Turn straight onto Jefferson Street North

    2688 ft · 1 min · Jefferson Street North

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    Turn right onto Spring Street Southwest

    1 m · 1 sec · Spring Street Southwest

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    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Spring Street Southwest

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Abbeville and Huntsville.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
33 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I-65 North
168 mi · 58%
South A. Graham Boulevard
53 mi · 18%
West Washington Street
24 mi · 8%
I 565 East
19.7 mi · 7%
Brundidge Street
12.8 mi · 4%
Ann Street South
2.79 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I-65 North

Merge slight left

168 mi · 03h 04m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
04h 40m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+58.7 mi
231.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Union Grove
02h 20m from Abbeville
Leave By
7:40 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Abbeville and Chance Rain Showers near Huntsville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Abbeville to Huntsville?

The road trip is about 290.2 miles (467 km) and usually takes 04h 40m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Union Grove is a useful midpoint, sitting about 142.9 miles from Abbeville and 147.3 miles from Huntsville.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 231.5 miles (372.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 58.7 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:40 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.78 one way or $77.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 91 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Abbeville and Chance Rain Showers near Huntsville.

Stop Ideas Near Union Grove

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Union Grove, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Union Grove.

BUS

Brent, AL

46 mi away
10393 Alabama Highway 5
RAIL

Birmingham

60 mi away
1819 Morris Ave.
BUS

Selma, AL

71 mi away
434 Broad Street
BUS

Marion, AL

71 mi away
26400 Alabama Highway 14

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Abbeville and Huntsville. Straight-line distance: 231.5 mi (372.56 km).

Abbeville

#1 Abbeville

City in Henry County, Alabama, USA

Population2,553
Coordinates31.5718400, -85.2504900
Altitude137
CountryUnited States
Huntsville

#2 Huntsville

The second most populous city in Alabama.

Population202,964
Coordinates34.7304000, -86.5859400
Altitude193
CountryUnited States
Start: East Washington Street (-85.250506, 31.571611)
End: Jefferson Street South (-86.585936, 34.730413)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 467 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.24 gal
38.76 L · about $38.78
Round trip
$77.56
20.48 gal · 77.52 L
Estimated CO2
91 kg one way
Round trip: 182 kg / 401 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $38.78 $77.56
Mid-grade $4.26 $43.61 $87.22
Premium $4.63 $47.36 $94.72
Diesel $5.42 $55.45 $110.90

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Alabama · May 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Abbeville and Huntsville. The current time is 14:37:22.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.