How far is Bear Creek, AL from Huntsville, AL?

The driving distance from Bear Creek, AL to Huntsville, AL is about 89.3 miles (143.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 70.8 miles (114 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 10m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
89.32 mi
01h 35m
Flight
70.84 mi
114.01 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
70.84 mi
Kilometers
114.01 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
89.32 mi
Kilometers
143.75 km
Drive Time
01h 35m

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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 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Huntsville
Tue, May 12, 10:30 PM CDT
Return by in Bear Creek
Wed, May 13, 12:05 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bear Creek
2026-05-12T20:55
Arrive Huntsville
Tue, May 12, 10:30 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:35 AM to 11:35 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:20 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bear Creek
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
Moulton
AL

City in Alabama

From Bear Creek
43.9 mi
00h 47m
To Huntsville
45.4 mi
00h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NE
Destination
79°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bear Creek and Huntsville.

  1. 1

    Start on Grover Avenue

    13 m · 7 sec · Grover Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left

    16.9 mi · 22 min

  3. 3

    Turn left

    846 ft · 31 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    35.7 mi · 42 min

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    7.5 mi · 9 min

  6. 6

    Continue on Moulton Street West

    2.2 mi · 5 min · Moulton Street West

  7. 7

    Turn left onto 6th Avenue Northeast

    2.3 mi · 4 min · 6th Avenue Northeast

  8. 8

    Continue on Huntsville-Decatur Highway

    3 mi · 4 min · Huntsville-Decatur Highway

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    19.3 mi · 21 min

  10. 10

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

    985 ft · 24 sec

  11. 11

    Continue on Wasthington Street, Jefferson Street, Downtown

    120 m · 10 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Jefferson Street, Downtown

    104 m · 8 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto Jefferson Street North

    2688 ft · 1 min · Jefferson Street North

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Spring Street Southwest

    1 m · 1 sec · Spring Street Southwest

  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 Bear Creek and Huntsville.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
15 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Grover Avenue
43.2 mi · 48%
Huntsville-Decatur Highway
22.3 mi · 25%
6th Avenue Northeast
2.29 mi · 3%
Moulton Street West
2.16 mi · 2%
Jefferson Street North
0.51 mi · 1%
Wasthington Street
0.26 mi
Longest Stretch

Grover Avenue

Merge slight left

35.7 mi · 00h 42m

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
01h 35m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.5 mi
70.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Moulton
00h 47m from Bear Creek
Leave By
3:20 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Bear Creek and Sunny near Huntsville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bear Creek to Huntsville?

The road trip is about 89.3 miles (143.7 km) and usually takes 01h 35m 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?

Moulton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 43.9 miles from Bear Creek and 45.4 miles from Huntsville.

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

The direct path is about 70.8 miles (114 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.5 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 3:20 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.93 one way or $23.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Bear Creek and Sunny near Huntsville.

Stop Ideas Near Moulton

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

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

RAIL

Birmingham

117 mi away
1819 Morris Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bear Creek and Huntsville. Straight-line distance: 70.84 mi (114.01 km).

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#1 Bear Creek

Town in Marion County, Alabama, USA

Population1,047
Coordinates34.2748200, -87.7005800
Altitude246
CountryUnited States
Huntsville

#2 Huntsville

The second most populous city in Alabama.

Population202,964
Coordinates34.7304000, -86.5859400
Altitude193
CountryUnited States
Start: Grover Avenue (-87.700549, 34.274901)
End: Jefferson Street South (-86.585936, 34.730413)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 144 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.15 gal
11.93 L · about $11.93
Round trip
$23.86
6.3 gal · 23.86 L
Estimated CO2
28 kg one way
Round trip: 56 kg / 123 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $11.93 $23.86
Mid-grade $4.26 $13.42 $26.83
Premium $4.63 $14.57 $29.14
Diesel $5.42 $17.06 $34.11

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Bear Creek and Huntsville. The current time is 20:55:20.

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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.