How far is Athens, AL from Huntsville, AL?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Athens and Huntsville is 22.48 miles (36.18 km).

Flight distance from Athens, AL to Huntsville, AL is 22.48 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 04 minutes.

Driving distance

The driving distance from Athens, Alabama to Huntsville, Alabama is: 34.18 miles (55.01 km) by car.

Driving from Athens to Huntsville will take approximately 00 hours 36 minutes.

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#1 Athens

County seat of Limestone County, Alabama, United States

Population 28643
GPS Coordinates 34°48'9"N 86°58'20"W
Latitude 34.8024300
Longitude -86.9721900
Altitude 220
Country United States
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#2 Huntsville

The second most populous city in Alabama. It is located in the northern part of the state. Huntsville is known for its many space and aerospace industries, its many parks and green spaces, and its many attractions, such as the U.S. Space & Rocket Center and the Huntsville Museum of Art.

Population 202964
GPS Coordinates 34°43'49"N 86°35'9"W
Latitude 34.7304000
Longitude -86.5859400
Altitude 193
Country United States

Estimated Travel Time Between Athens and Huntsville

The distance between Athens and Huntsville is 55 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 00 hours 36 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.

There is no time difference between Athens and Huntsville. The current time is 15:23:42.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 01 hours 08 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 00 hours 51 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 00 hours 41 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 00 hours 34 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 00 hours 29 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 00 hours 27 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 00 hours 25 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 4.57 liters (1.21 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Athens and Huntsville.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Athens to Huntsville is $3.71 (diesel $5.03).

Alabama gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.08 $3.48 $3.86 $4.17
Total $3.71 $4.2 $4.65 $5.03

Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.

The average gas price (in Alabama ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.079 (Diesel $4.167) /gallon. Last changed prices on March 28, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Athens and Huntsville (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.

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