How far is Albertville, AL from Athens, AL?
The driving distance from Albertville, AL to Athens, AL is about 72.1 miles (116 km), with a travel time of about 01h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 57 miles (91.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 23m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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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 01h 41m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Madison County, Alabama, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Albertville and Athens.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Albertville and Athens.
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Start on East Main Street
5 m · 5 sec · East Main Street
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Turn right onto South Broad Street
3208 ft · 58 sec · South Broad Street
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Turn left onto Florida Short Route
8 mi · 14 min · Florida Short Route
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Continue on Gunter Avenue
2733 ft · 58 sec · Gunter Avenue
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Turn right onto May Street
97 m · 6 sec · May Street
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Turn slight left onto Blount Avenue
1.9 mi · 3 min · Blount Avenue
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Continue on Paddle Wheel Drive
788 ft · 15 sec · Paddle Wheel Drive
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Continue on Florida Short Route
4.7 mi · 6 min · Florida Short Route
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Continue on Florida Short Route
17.7 mi · 21 min · Florida Short Route
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Continue straight
13.9 mi · 20 min
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Take the exit slight right
1.3 km · 1 min
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Continue on Memorial Parkway Northwest
1834 ft · 31 sec · Memorial Parkway Northwest
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Take the exit slight right toward US 72 West: University Drive
921 ft · 21 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 72 West: University Drive
155 m · 11 sec
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Continue on Memorial Parkway Northwest
140 m · 10 sec · Memorial Parkway Northwest
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Turn left onto University Drive Northwest
22.2 mi · 32 min · University Drive Northwest
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Turn right onto Jefferson Street South
1.4 km · 2 min · Jefferson Street South
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Jefferson Street South
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Albertville and Athens.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
University Drive Northwest
Turn left onto University Drive Northwest
22.2 mi · 00h 32m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Albertville and Mostly Sunny near Athens.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Albertville to Athens?
The road trip is about 72.1 miles (116 km) and usually takes 01h 41m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Owens Cross Roads is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36 miles from Albertville and 36.1 miles from Athens.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 57 miles (91.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:06 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.22 one way or $20.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Albertville and Mostly Sunny near Athens.
Stop Ideas Near Owens Cross Roads
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Owens Cross Roads.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Albertville and Athens. Straight-line distance: 57.03 mi (91.78 km).
#1 Albertville
City in Marshall County, Alabama, USA
| Population | 21,777 |
| Coordinates | 34.2678300, -86.2087800 |
| Altitude | 322 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Athens
County seat of Limestone County, Alabama, United States
| Population | 28,643 |
| Coordinates | 34.8024300, -86.9721900 |
| Altitude | 220 |
| Country | United States |
End: Athens (-86.97219, 34.80243)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 116 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 53m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.03 | $10.22 | $20.45 |
| Mid-grade | $4.49 | $11.41 | $22.83 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $12.45 | $24.90 |
| Diesel | $6.16 | $15.64 | $31.29 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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