How far is Collinsville, AL from Huntsville, AL?

The driving distance from Collinsville, AL to Huntsville, AL is about 81.3 miles (130.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 52.4 miles (84.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 52m 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
81.33 mi
01h 26m
Flight
52.39 mi
84.32 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
52.39 mi
Kilometers
84.32 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
81.33 mi
Kilometers
130.89 km
Drive Time
01h 26m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Huntsville
Thu, Apr 16, 3:18 AM CDT
Return by in Collinsville
Thu, Apr 16, 4:44 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Collinsville
2026-04-16T01:51
Arrive Huntsville
Thu, Apr 16, 3:18 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:26 AM to 11:26 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:38 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Collinsville
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
Scottsboro
AL

City in Alabama

From Collinsville
40.6 mi
00h 43m
To Huntsville
40.7 mi
00h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
85°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right

    1155 ft · 28 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    13.1 mi · 14 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward 35: Fort Payne, Rainsville

    1323 ft · 34 sec

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Glenn Boulevard Southwest

    3.8 mi · 5 min · Glenn Boulevard Southwest

  8. 8

    Continue on East Main Street

    8.9 mi · 12 min · East Main Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Tammy Little Drive

    12.7 mi · 17 min · Tammy Little Drive

  10. 10

    Turn left onto US 72, AL 279

    1145 ft · 34 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto John T Reid Parkway

    40 mi · 47 min · John T Reid Parkway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Jefferson Street, Downtown

    1188 ft · 29 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto Washington Street Northwest

    101 m · 7 sec · Washington Street Northwest

  14. 14

    Continue on Jefferson Street North

    2579 ft · 1 min · Jefferson Street North

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Spring Street Southwest

    1 m · 1 sec · Spring Street Southwest

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Spring Street Southwest

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
16 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
John T Reid Parkway
40 mi · 49%
West Main Street
14.6 mi · 18%
Tammy Little Drive
12.7 mi · 16%
East Main Street
8.9 mi · 11%
Glenn Boulevard Southwest
3.82 mi · 5%
Jefferson Street North
0.49 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

John T Reid Parkway

Merge slight left onto John T Reid Parkway

40 mi · 00h 47m

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 26m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.9 mi
52.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Scottsboro
00h 43m from Collinsville
Leave By
3:38 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Collinsville and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Huntsville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 81.3 miles (130.9 km) and usually takes 01h 26m 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?

Scottsboro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 40.6 miles from Collinsville and 40.7 miles from Huntsville.

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

The direct path is about 52.4 miles (84.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.9 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 3:38 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.87 one way or $21.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Collinsville and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Huntsville.

Stop Ideas Near Scottsboro

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

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

RAIL

Anniston

115 mi away
126 West 4th St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Collinsville and Huntsville. Straight-line distance: 52.39 mi (84.32 km).

Collinsville

#1 Collinsville

Town in Alabama

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

#2 Huntsville

The second most populous city in Alabama.

Population202,964
Coordinates34.7304000, -86.5859400
Altitude193
CountryUnited States
Start: 1st Avenue (-85.860587, 34.264006)
End: Jefferson Street South (-86.585936, 34.730413)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 131 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 00m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.87 gal
10.86 L · about $10.87
Round trip
$21.74
5.74 gal · 21.72 L
Estimated CO2
25.5 kg one way
Round trip: 51 kg / 112 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $10.87 $21.74
Mid-grade $4.26 $12.22 $24.45
Premium $4.63 $13.27 $26.55
Diesel $5.42 $15.54 $31.08

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Collinsville and Huntsville. The current time is 01:51:55.

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.