How far is Cullman, AL from Huntsville, AL?
The driving distance from Cullman, AL to Huntsville, AL is about 54.4 miles (87.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 41.1 miles (66.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 40m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Halfway Point
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Town in Alabama, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cullman and Huntsville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cullman and Huntsville.
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Start on 2nd Avenue Southwest
15 m · 9 sec · 2nd Avenue Southwest
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Turn left onto 3rd Street Southwest
1517 ft · 33 sec · 3rd Street Southwest
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Continue on 4th Street Southwest
1.5 mi · 3 min · 4th Street Southwest
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Take the ramp right
980 ft · 24 sec
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Merge slight left onto Heroes Highway
31.7 mi · 34 min · Heroes Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 565 East, AL 20 West, US 72 Alternate: Decatur, Huntsville
1665 ft · 41 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 565 East, US 72 Alternate East: Huntsville
2761 ft · 1 min
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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
985 ft · 24 sec
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Continue on Wasthington Street, Jefferson Street, Downtown
120 m · 10 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Jefferson Street, Downtown
104 m · 8 sec
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Turn straight onto Jefferson Street North
2688 ft · 1 min · Jefferson Street North
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Turn right onto Spring Street Southwest
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 Cullman and Huntsville.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Heroes Highway
Merge slight left onto Heroes Highway
31.7 mi · 00h 34m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Cullman and Rain Showers Likely then Mostly Cloudy near Huntsville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cullman to Huntsville?
The road trip is about 54.4 miles (87.5 km) and usually takes 00h 50m 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?
Priceville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.2 miles from Cullman and 27.2 miles from Huntsville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 41.1 miles (66.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.3 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 4:50 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.27 one way or $14.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Cullman and Rain Showers Likely then Mostly Cloudy near Huntsville.
Stop Ideas Near Priceville
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cullman and Huntsville. Straight-line distance: 41.1 mi (66.14 km).
#1 Cullman
City in Cullman County, Alabama, United States
| Population | 16,564 |
| Coordinates | 34.1748200, -86.8436100 |
| Altitude | 242 |
| 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: 88 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 40m |
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 | $7.27 | $14.54 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $8.18 | $16.35 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $8.88 | $17.76 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $10.40 | $20.79 |
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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