How far is Collinsville, AL from Guntersville, AL?

The driving distance from Collinsville, AL to Guntersville, AL is about 34.1 miles (54.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 25.6 miles (41.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 01m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
34.13 mi
01h 00m
Flight
25.61 mi
41.21 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
25.61 mi
Kilometers
41.21 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
34.13 mi
Kilometers
54.93 km
Drive Time
01h 00m

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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 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Guntersville
Thu, Nov 12, 4:15 AM CST
Return by in Collinsville
Thu, Nov 12, 5:15 AM CST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Collinsville
2026-11-12T03:14
Arrive Guntersville
Thu, Nov 12, 4:15 AM CST
Route Timing
01h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:01 AM to 11:01 AM CST

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

Leave by
4:28 PM CST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Collinsville
9:30 PM CST
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
Oak Hill
AL

Town in Alabama, United States

From Collinsville
17 mi
00h 30m
To Guntersville
17.1 mi
00h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Nov 12 6:00 AM CST
Wind
5 to 15 mph NW
Destination
62°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Nov 12 6:00 AM CST
Wind
5 to 15 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Collinsville and Guntersville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Collinsville and Guntersville.

  1. 1

    Start on 1st Avenue

    22 m · 5 sec · 1st Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    654 ft · 29 sec · West Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue straight

    20 mi · 35 min

  4. 4

    Turn left

    3.8 mi · 7 min

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Florida Short Route

    8 mi · 14 min · Florida Short Route

  6. 6

    Continue on Gunter Avenue

    2733 ft · 58 sec · Gunter Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn right onto May Street

    97 m · 6 sec · May Street

  8. 8

    Turn slight left onto Blount Avenue

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Blount Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Worth Street

    89 m · 20 sec · Worth Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Gunter Avenue

    2 m · 1 sec · Gunter Avenue

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Gunter Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Collinsville and Guntersville.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
11 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
32.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Main Street
20.2 mi · 59%
Florida Short Route
8.02 mi · 23%
Blount Avenue
1.5 mi · 4%
Gunter Avenue
0.52 mi · 2%
May Street
0.06 mi
Worth Street
0.06 mi
Longest Stretch

West Main Street

Continue straight

20 mi · 00h 35m

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 00m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.5 mi
25.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Oak Hill
00h 30m from Collinsville
Leave By
4:28 PM CST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Collinsville and Sunny near Guntersville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Collinsville to Guntersville?

The road trip is about 34.1 miles (54.9 km) and usually takes 01h 00m 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?

Oak Hill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17 miles from Collinsville and 17.1 miles from Guntersville.

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

The direct path is about 25.6 miles (41.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.5 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:28 PM CST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.31 one way or $8.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Collinsville and Sunny near Guntersville.

Stop Ideas Near Oak Hill

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

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

RAIL

Anniston

76 mi away
126 West 4th St
RAIL

Birmingham

115 mi away
1819 Morris Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Collinsville and Guntersville. Straight-line distance: 25.61 mi (41.21 km).

Collinsville

#1 Collinsville

Town in Alabama

Population1,938
Coordinates34.2639800, -85.8605300
Altitude214
CountryUnited States
Guntersville

#2 Guntersville

City in Marshall County, Alabama, United States

Population8,676
Coordinates34.3582300, -86.2944600
Altitude194
CountryUnited States
Start: Collinsville (-85.86053, 34.26398)
End: Guntersville (-86.29446, 34.35823)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 55 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.2 gal
4.56 L · about $4.31
Round trip
$8.63
2.4 gal · 9.12 L
Estimated CO2
10.7 kg one way
Round trip: 21.3 kg / 47 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.59 $4.31 $8.63
Mid-grade $4.06 $4.87 $9.74
Premium $4.47 $5.36 $10.72
Diesel $5.76 $6.91 $13.82

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 · Nov 11, 2026

There is no time difference between Collinsville and Guntersville. The current time is 03:14:31.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.