How far is Double Springs, AL from Huntsville, AL?

The driving distance from Double Springs, AL to Huntsville, AL is about 74.4 miles (119.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 61.6 miles (99.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 47m 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
74.36 mi
01h 23m
Flight
61.59 mi
99.12 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
61.59 mi
Kilometers
99.12 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
74.36 mi
Kilometers
119.67 km
Drive Time
01h 23m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Huntsville
Tue, May 12, 9:41 PM CDT
Return by in Double Springs
Tue, May 12, 11:04 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Double Springs
2026-05-12T20:17
Arrive Huntsville
Tue, May 12, 9:41 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:24 AM to 11:24 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:42 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Double Springs
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
Trinity
AL

Town in Morgan County, Alabama

From Double Springs
36.5 mi
00h 41m
To Huntsville
37.8 mi
00h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NE
Destination
79°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Double Springs and Huntsville.

  1. 1

    Start on Blake Drive

    1 m · 2 sec · Blake Drive

  2. 2

    Turn right

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  3. 3

    Continue straight

    26.5 mi · 44 min

  4. 4

    Turn right

    10.2 mi · 12 min

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    7.5 mi · 9 min

  6. 6

    Continue on Moulton Street West

    2.2 mi · 5 min · Moulton Street West

  7. 7

    Turn left onto 6th Avenue Northeast

    2.3 mi · 4 min · 6th Avenue Northeast

  8. 8

    Continue on Huntsville-Decatur Highway

    3 mi · 4 min · Huntsville-Decatur Highway

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    19.3 mi · 21 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Wasthington Street, Jefferson Street, Downtown

    985 ft · 24 sec

  11. 11

    Continue on Wasthington Street, Jefferson Street, Downtown

    120 m · 10 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Jefferson Street, Downtown

    104 m · 8 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto Jefferson Street North

    2688 ft · 1 min · Jefferson Street North

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Spring Street Southwest

    1 m · 1 sec · Spring Street Southwest

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Spring Street Southwest

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
15 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Blake Drive
34 mi · 46%
Huntsville-Decatur Highway
22.3 mi · 30%
6th Avenue Northeast
2.29 mi · 3%
Moulton Street West
2.16 mi · 3%
Jefferson Street North
0.51 mi · 1%
Wasthington Street
0.26 mi
Longest Stretch

Blake Drive

Continue straight

26.5 mi · 00h 44m

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 23m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.8 mi
61.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Trinity
00h 41m from Double Springs
Leave By
3:42 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Double Springs and Sunny near Huntsville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Double Springs to Huntsville?

The road trip is about 74.4 miles (119.7 km) and usually takes 01h 23m 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?

Trinity is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.5 miles from Double Springs and 37.8 miles from Huntsville.

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

The direct path is about 61.6 miles (99.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.8 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 3:42 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.92 one way or $19.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Double Springs and Sunny near Huntsville.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Double Springs and Huntsville. Straight-line distance: 61.59 mi (99.12 km).

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#1 Double Springs

Town in Alabama, United States of America

Population1,062
Coordinates34.1463700, -87.4024700
Altitude251
CountryUnited States
Huntsville

#2 Huntsville

The second most populous city in Alabama.

Population202,964
Coordinates34.7304000, -86.5859400
Altitude193
CountryUnited States
Start: SR 195 (-87.402484, 34.146361)
End: Jefferson Street South (-86.585936, 34.730413)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 120 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.62 gal
9.93 L · about $9.92
Round trip
$19.84
5.24 gal · 19.86 L
Estimated CO2
23.3 kg one way
Round trip: 46.6 kg / 103 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $9.92 $19.84
Mid-grade $4.26 $11.16 $22.32
Premium $4.63 $12.12 $24.24
Diesel $5.42 $14.19 $28.37

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 · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Double Springs and Huntsville. The current time is 20:17:49.

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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.