How far is Arab, AL from Huntsville, AL?
The driving distance from Arab, AL to Huntsville, AL is about 31.8 miles (51.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 29 miles (46.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 20m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Madison County, Alabama, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Arab and Huntsville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Arab and Huntsville.
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Start on North Main Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · North Main Street
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Turn slight left
35 m · 5 sec
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Keep slight right
33 m · 3 sec
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Merge slight left onto North Brindlee Mountain Parkway
2.5 mi · 3 min · North Brindlee Mountain Parkway
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Continue on Heart of Dixie Highway
26.5 mi · 34 min · Heart of Dixie Highway
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Take the exit slight right
98 m · 8 sec
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Merge slight right onto Access Road Southwest
154 m · 10 sec · Access Road Southwest
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Take the exit slight right
1188 ft · 31 sec
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Turn right onto West Clinton Avenue
1 km · 2 min · West Clinton Avenue
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Turn right onto Jefferson Street South
111 m · 11 sec · Jefferson Street South
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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 Arab and Huntsville.
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.
Heart of Dixie Highway
Continue on Heart of Dixie Highway
26.5 mi · 00h 34m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Arab 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 Arab to Huntsville?
The road trip is about 31.8 miles (51.2 km) and usually takes 00h 40m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Owens Cross Roads is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.8 miles from Arab and 15.9 miles from Huntsville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 29 miles (46.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.8 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:10 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.24 one way or $8.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Arab and Showers And Thunderstorms near Huntsville.
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 Arab and Huntsville. Straight-line distance: 28.94 mi (46.58 km).
#1 Arab
City in Marshall County, Alabama, US
| Population | 8,406 |
| Coordinates | 34.3181500, -86.4958200 |
| Altitude | 336 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Huntsville
The second most populous city in Alabama.
| Population | 202,964 |
| Coordinates | 34.7304000, -86.5859400 |
| Altitude | 193 |
| Country | United States |
End: Jefferson Street South (-86.585936, 34.730413)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 51 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 23m |
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 | $3.79 | $4.24 | $8.48 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $4.77 | $9.54 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $5.18 | $10.36 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $6.06 | $12.13 |
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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