How far is Albertville, AL from Huntsville, AL?

The driving distance from Albertville, AL to Huntsville, AL is about 47.3 miles (76.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 38.5 miles (62 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 56m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
47.29 mi
00h 58m
Flight
38.51 mi
61.97 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
38.51 mi
Kilometers
61.97 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
47.29 mi
Kilometers
76.11 km
Drive Time
00h 58m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Huntsville
Tue, May 26, 2:59 AM CDT
Return by in Albertville
Tue, May 26, 3:58 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Albertville
2026-05-26T02:01
Arrive Huntsville
Tue, May 26, 2:59 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:58 AM to 10:58 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:34 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Albertville
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
New Hope
AL

City in Madison County, Alabama

From Albertville
23.9 mi
00h 29m
To Huntsville
23.4 mi
00h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph S
Destination
82°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Main Street

    5 m · 5 sec · East Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Broad Street

    3208 ft · 58 sec · South Broad Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Florida Short Route

    8 mi · 14 min · Florida Short Route

  4. 4

    Continue on Gunter Avenue

    2733 ft · 58 sec · Gunter Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn right onto May Street

    97 m · 6 sec · May Street

  6. 6

    Turn slight left onto Blount Avenue

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Blount Avenue

  7. 7

    Continue on Paddle Wheel Drive

    788 ft · 15 sec · Paddle Wheel Drive

  8. 8

    Continue on Florida Short Route

    4.7 mi · 6 min · Florida Short Route

  9. 9

    Continue on Florida Short Route

    17.7 mi · 21 min · Florida Short Route

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    13.2 mi · 18 min

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Madison Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Madison Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto South Side Square

    113 m · 16 sec · South Side Square

  13. 13

    Turn left onto East Side Square

    113 m · 16 sec · East Side Square

  14. 14

    Continue on North Side Square

    112 m · 18 sec · North Side Square

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Spring Street Southwest

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
15 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
31.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Florida Short Route
43.6 mi · 92%
Blount Avenue
1.89 mi · 4%
Madison Street
0.74 mi · 2%
South Broad Street
0.61 mi · 1%
Gunter Avenue
0.52 mi · 1%
Paddle Wheel Drive
0.15 mi
Longest Stretch

Florida Short Route

Continue on Florida Short Route

17.7 mi · 00h 21m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 58m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.8 mi
38.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
New Hope
00h 29m from Albertville
Leave By
4:34 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Albertville and Showers And Thunderstorms near Huntsville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 47.3 miles (76.1 km) and usually takes 00h 58m 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?

New Hope is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.9 miles from Albertville and 23.4 miles from Huntsville.

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

The direct path is about 38.5 miles (62 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.8 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 4:34 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.32 one way or $12.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Albertville and Showers And Thunderstorms near Huntsville.

Stop Ideas Near New Hope

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around New Hope, 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 New Hope.

RAIL

Anniston

112 mi away
126 West 4th St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Albertville and Huntsville. Straight-line distance: 38.51 mi (61.97 km).

Albertville

#1 Albertville

City in Marshall County, Alabama, USA

Population21,777
Coordinates34.2678300, -86.2087800
Altitude322
CountryUnited States
Huntsville

#2 Huntsville

The second most populous city in Alabama.

Population202,964
Coordinates34.7304000, -86.5859400
Altitude193
CountryUnited States
Start: East Main Street (-86.208771, 34.267848)
End: North Side Square (-86.585936, 34.730413)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 76 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.67 gal
6.32 L · about $6.32
Round trip
$12.65
3.34 gal · 12.64 L
Estimated CO2
14.8 kg one way
Round trip: 29.7 kg / 65 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $6.32 $12.65
Mid-grade $4.26 $7.11 $14.23
Premium $4.63 $7.72 $15.45
Diesel $5.42 $9.04 $18.09

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 26, 2026

There is no time difference between Albertville and Huntsville. The current time is 02:01:32.

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.