How far is Chalkville, AL from Huntsville, AL?

The driving distance from Chalkville, AL to Huntsville, AL is about 83.9 miles (135.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 74.5 miles (119.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 21m 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
83.96 mi
01h 40m
Flight
74.51 mi
119.92 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
74.51 mi
Kilometers
119.92 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
83.96 mi
Kilometers
135.12 km
Drive Time
01h 40m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Huntsville
Sun, Apr 19, 1:16 AM CDT
Return by in Chalkville
Sun, Apr 19, 2:57 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Chalkville
2026-04-18T23:35
Arrive Huntsville
Sun, Apr 19, 1:16 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:41 AM to 11:41 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:08 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Chalkville
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
Holly Pond
AL

Town

From Chalkville
41.9 mi
00h 50m
To Huntsville
42 mi
00h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 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 Chalkville and Huntsville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Old Springville Road Northeast

    23 m · 7 sec · Old Springville Road Northeast

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Brewster Road

    160 m · 24 sec · Brewster Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Sweeny Hollow Road

    3.2 mi · 6 min · Sweeny Hollow Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Center Point Parkway

    51 m · 3 sec · Center Point Parkway

  5. 5

    Continue on Center Point Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Center Point Road

  6. 6

    Turn sharp left

    2018 ft · 41 sec

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    61 m · 7 sec

  8. 8

    Turn slight right onto New Bradford Road

    1588 ft · 27 sec · New Bradford Road

  9. 9

    Continue on New Bradford Highway

    21.7 mi · 30 min · New Bradford Highway

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    36 m · 2 sec

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout

    3.5 mi · 5 min

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    52.3 mi · 1 hr 12 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right

    98 m · 8 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight right onto Access Road Southwest

    154 m · 10 sec · Access Road Southwest

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right

    1188 ft · 31 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right onto West Clinton Avenue

    1 km · 2 min · West Clinton Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Jefferson Street South

    111 m · 11 sec · Jefferson Street South

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Spring Street Southwest

    1 m · 1 sec · Spring Street Southwest

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Spring Street Southwest

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Chalkville 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
19 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New Bradford Highway
77.7 mi · 92%
Sweeny Hollow Road
3.24 mi · 4%
Center Point Road
0.99 mi · 1%
West Clinton Avenue
0.63 mi · 1%
Access Road Southwest
0.32 mi
New Bradford Road
0.3 mi
Longest Stretch

New Bradford Highway

Continue straight

52.3 mi · 01h 12m

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 40m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.4 mi
74.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Holly Pond
00h 50m from Chalkville
Leave By
3:08 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Chalkville 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 Chalkville to Huntsville?

The road trip is about 83.9 miles (135.1 km) and usually takes 01h 40m 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?

Holly Pond is a useful midpoint, sitting about 41.9 miles from Chalkville and 42 miles from Huntsville.

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

The direct path is about 74.5 miles (119.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.4 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 3:08 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.21 one way or $22.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Holly Pond

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

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

RAIL

Birmingham

76 mi away
1819 Morris Ave.
RAIL

Anniston

93 mi away
126 West 4th St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Chalkville and Huntsville. Straight-line distance: 74.51 mi (119.92 km).

Chalkville

#1 Chalkville

City in Jefferson County, Alabama, United States

Population3,901
Coordinates33.6531600, -86.6477700
Altitude266
CountryUnited States
Huntsville

#2 Huntsville

The second most populous city in Alabama.

Population202,964
Coordinates34.7304000, -86.5859400
Altitude193
CountryUnited States
Start: Old Springville Road Northeast (-86.647672, 33.653106)
End: Jefferson Street South (-86.585936, 34.730413)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 135 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.96 gal
11.21 L · about $11.21
Round trip
$22.42
5.92 gal · 22.42 L
Estimated CO2
26.3 kg one way
Round trip: 52.6 kg / 116 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $11.21 $22.42
Mid-grade $4.26 $12.61 $25.21
Premium $4.63 $13.69 $27.38
Diesel $5.42 $16.03 $32.06

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 Chalkville and Huntsville. The current time is 23:35:22.

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.