How far is Cowarts, AL from Huntsville, AL?
The driving distance from Cowarts, AL to Huntsville, AL is about 304.4 miles (489.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 56m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 254.9 miles (410.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 52m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Halfway Point
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City in Chilton County, Alabama, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cowarts and Huntsville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cowarts and Huntsville.
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Start on North Broad Street
2854 ft · 1 min · North Broad Street
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Turn right
3.9 mi · 5 min
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Turn right onto Ross Clark Circle
5.5 mi · 9 min · Ross Clark Circle
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Turn right onto Montgomery Highway
5.2 mi · 8 min · Montgomery Highway
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16 mi · 21 min
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Continue on McGehee Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · McGehee Road
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Turn right onto Carter Hill Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Carter Hill Road
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Continue on Zelda Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Zelda Road
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Turn right onto Ann Street
911 ft · 27 sec · Ann Street
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Turn left onto Ann Street South
1322 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left
2.5 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I-65 North: Birmingham
1759 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left
167.9 mi · 3 hr 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 565 East, AL 20 West, US 72 Alternate: Decatur, Huntsville
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Keep slight right to continue on I 565 East, US 72 Alternate East: Huntsville
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Merge slight left
18.9 mi · 20 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Wasthington Street, Jefferson Street, Downtown
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Continue on Wasthington Street, Jefferson Street, Downtown
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Keep slight right to continue on Jefferson Street, Downtown
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Turn straight onto Jefferson Street North
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1 m · 1 sec · Spring Street Southwest
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Spring Street Southwest
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Cowarts and Huntsville.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I-65 North
Merge slight left
168 mi · 03h 04m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Cowarts and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Huntsville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cowarts to Huntsville?
The road trip is about 304.4 miles (489.9 km) and usually takes 04h 56m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Clanton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 150 miles from Cowarts and 154.3 miles from Huntsville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 254.9 miles (410.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 49.5 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:08 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.67 one way or $81.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 95.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Cowarts and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Huntsville.
Stop Ideas Near Clanton
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Clanton.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cowarts and Huntsville. Straight-line distance: 254.97 mi (410.33 km).
#1 Cowarts
Town of the United States
| Population | 2,097 |
| Coordinates | 31.2001800, -85.3046500 |
| Altitude | 99 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Huntsville
The second most populous city in Alabama.
| Population | 202,964 |
| Coordinates | 34.7304000, -86.5859400 |
| Altitude | 193 |
| Country | United States |
End: Jefferson Street South (-86.585936, 34.730413)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 490 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 08m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 05m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 04m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 47m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.79 | $40.67 | $81.34 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $45.74 | $91.48 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $49.67 | $99.35 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $58.16 | $116.31 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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