How far is Centreville, AL from Huntsville, AL?

The driving distance from Centreville, AL to Huntsville, AL is about 151.7 miles (244.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 127 miles (204.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 47m 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
151.66 mi
02h 23m
Flight
126.98 mi
204.36 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
126.98 mi
Kilometers
204.36 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
151.66 mi
Kilometers
244.07 km
Drive Time
02h 23m

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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 02h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Huntsville
Sun, Apr 19, 2:00 AM CDT
Return by in Centreville
Sun, Apr 19, 4:24 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Centreville
2026-04-18T23:36
Arrive Huntsville
Sun, Apr 19, 2:00 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:24 AM to 12:24 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:42 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Centreville
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
Warrior
AL

City in Jefferson and Blount counties in the State of Alabama, USA

From Centreville
75.7 mi
01h 11m
To Huntsville
75.9 mi
01h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW
Destination
86°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Walnut Street

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Walnut Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Valley Street

    1629 ft · 45 sec · Valley Street

  3. 3

    Turn slight right onto Montevallo Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Montevallo Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right toward US 82:west: Tuscaloosa

    1 mi · 2 min

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Birmingham Road

    5 mi · 7 min · Birmingham Road

  6. 6

    Turn straight onto 5

    637 ft · 10 sec

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto State Route 5

    13.2 mi · 18 min · State Route 5

  8. 8

    Turn slight right

    3 mi · 5 min

  9. 9

    Take the ramp right

    27.5 mi · 30 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight left toward I 65 North: Huntsville

    45 m · 4 sec

  11. 11

    Continue on I 65 North: Huntsville

    1027 ft · 25 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight right

    78.6 mi · 1 hr 25 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 565 East, AL 20 West, US 72 Alternate: Decatur, Huntsville

    1665 ft · 41 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on I 565 East, US 72 Alternate East: Huntsville

    2761 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    18.9 mi · 20 min

  16. 16

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

    985 ft · 24 sec

  17. 17

    Continue on Wasthington Street, Jefferson Street, Downtown

    120 m · 10 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on Jefferson Street, Downtown

    104 m · 8 sec

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto Jefferson Street North

    2688 ft · 1 min · Jefferson Street North

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Spring Street Southwest

    1 m · 1 sec · Spring Street Southwest

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Spring Street Southwest

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
21 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 65 North
78.8 mi · 52%
State Route 5
40.7 mi · 27%
I 565 East
19.7 mi · 13%
Birmingham Road
5 mi · 3%
Walnut Street
1.11 mi · 1%
US 82
1.02 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 65 North

Merge slight right

78.6 mi · 01h 25m

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
02h 23m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.7 mi
127 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Warrior
01h 11m from Centreville
Leave By
1:42 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Centreville and Partly Sunny near Huntsville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 151.7 miles (244.1 km) and usually takes 02h 23m 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?

Warrior is a useful midpoint, sitting about 75.7 miles from Centreville and 75.9 miles from Huntsville.

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

The direct path is about 127 miles (204.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.7 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 1:42 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.26 one way or $40.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Centreville and Partly Sunny near Huntsville.

Stop Ideas Near Warrior

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Warrior and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 3 mi away

marrion city hall

Warrior , AL
e 36756, 123 Marion St, Warrior, AL 35180
Business administration service
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 14.2 mi away

DODGE CITY TOWN HALL

Hanceville , AL
130 Howard Cir, Hanceville, AL 35077
Rating 4.1/5 12 reviews City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Warrior.

RAIL

Birmingham

34 mi away
1819 Morris Ave.
RAIL

Anniston

92 mi away
126 West 4th St
RAIL

Tuscaloosa

98 mi away
2105 Greensboro Ave
BUS

Brent, AL

101 mi away
10393 Alabama Highway 5

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Centreville and Huntsville. Straight-line distance: 126.98 mi (204.36 km).

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#1 Centreville

City in Bibb County, Alabama, United States

Population2,559
Coordinates32.9462000, -87.1166900
Altitude77
CountryUnited States
Huntsville

#2 Huntsville

The second most populous city in Alabama.

Population202,964
Coordinates34.7304000, -86.5859400
Altitude193
CountryUnited States
Start: Walnut Street (-87.117198, 32.945701)
End: Jefferson Street South (-86.585936, 34.730413)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 244 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.35 gal
20.26 L · about $20.26
Round trip
$40.52
10.7 gal · 40.52 L
Estimated CO2
47.5 kg one way
Round trip: 95.1 kg / 210 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $20.26 $40.52
Mid-grade $4.26 $22.79 $45.57
Premium $4.63 $24.74 $49.49
Diesel $5.42 $28.97 $57.94

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 · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Centreville and Huntsville. The current time is 23:36:28.

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.