How far is Falkville, AL from Huntsville, AL?

The driving distance from Falkville, AL to Huntsville, AL is about 39.3 miles (63.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 31 miles (49.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 18m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
39.29 mi
00h 39m
Flight
31.03 mi
49.93 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
31.03 mi
Kilometers
49.93 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
39.29 mi
Kilometers
63.23 km
Drive Time
00h 39m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Huntsville
Wed, May 6, 8:15 PM CDT
Return by in Falkville
Wed, May 6, 8:55 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Falkville
2026-05-06T19:36
Arrive Huntsville
Wed, May 6, 8:15 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:39 AM to 7:39 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:12 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Falkville
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
Mooresville
AL

Town in Limestone County, Alabama, United States

From Falkville
19.6 mi
00h 19m
To Huntsville
19.7 mi
00h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Wednesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, May 6 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph SSW
Destination
74°F
Today

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, May 6 11:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 2nd Avenue

    24 m · 7 sec · 2nd Avenue

  2. 2

    Continue on 2nd Avenue

    73 m · 16 sec · 2nd Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East Pike Road

    1 mi · 2 min · East Pike Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left

    1912 ft · 47 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    17.2 mi · 18 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 565 East, AL 20 West, US 72 Alternate: Decatur, Huntsville

    1665 ft · 41 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on I 565 East, US 72 Alternate East: Huntsville

    2761 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    18.9 mi · 20 min

  9. 9

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

    985 ft · 24 sec

  10. 10

    Continue on Wasthington Street, Jefferson Street, Downtown

    120 m · 10 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on Jefferson Street, Downtown

    104 m · 8 sec

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto Jefferson Street North

    2688 ft · 1 min · Jefferson Street North

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Spring Street Southwest

    1 m · 1 sec · Spring Street Southwest

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Spring Street Southwest

Car Route Details

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

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
14 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
35.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 565 East
19.7 mi · 50%
East Pike Road
18.6 mi · 47%
Jefferson Street North
0.51 mi · 1%
Wasthington Street
0.26 mi · 1%
Jefferson Street
0.06 mi
2nd Avenue
0.06 mi
Longest Stretch

I 565 East

Merge slight left

18.9 mi · 00h 20m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 39m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.3 mi
31 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mooresville
00h 19m from Falkville
Leave By
7:12 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Falkville and 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 Falkville to Huntsville?

The road trip is about 39.3 miles (63.2 km) and usually takes 00h 39m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Mooresville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.6 miles from Falkville and 19.7 miles from Huntsville.

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

The direct path is about 31 miles (49.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.3 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:12 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.26 one way or $10.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Falkville and Showers And Thunderstorms near Huntsville.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Falkville and Huntsville. Straight-line distance: 31.03 mi (49.93 km).

Falkville

#1 Falkville

Town of the United States

Population1,256
Coordinates34.3684300, -86.9086200
Altitude184
CountryUnited States
Huntsville

#2 Huntsville

The second most populous city in Alabama.

Population202,964
Coordinates34.7304000, -86.5859400
Altitude193
CountryUnited States
Start: 2nd Avenue (-86.908449, 34.368442)
End: Jefferson Street South (-86.585936, 34.730413)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 63 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.39 gal
5.25 L · about $5.26
Round trip
$10.53
2.78 gal · 10.5 L
Estimated CO2
12.4 kg one way
Round trip: 24.7 kg / 54 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $5.26 $10.53
Mid-grade $4.26 $5.92 $11.84
Premium $4.63 $6.43 $12.86
Diesel $5.42 $7.53 $15.05

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 07, 2026

There is no time difference between Falkville and Huntsville. The current time is 19:36:48.

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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.