How far is Fort Payne, AL from Huntsville, AL?
The driving distance from Fort Payne, AL to Huntsville, AL is about 68.5 miles (110.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 53.1 miles (85.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 31m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 15m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Alabama, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fort Payne and Huntsville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Payne and Huntsville.
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Start on Gault Avenue North
1 mi · 3 min · Gault Avenue North
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Turn right onto Glenn Boulevard Southwest
4.9 mi · 7 min · Glenn Boulevard Southwest
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Continue on East Main Street
8.9 mi · 12 min · East Main Street
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Continue on Tammy Little Drive
12.7 mi · 17 min · Tammy Little Drive
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Turn left onto US 72, AL 279
1145 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left onto John T Reid Parkway
40 mi · 47 min · John T Reid Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward Jefferson Street, Downtown
1188 ft · 29 sec
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Turn straight onto Washington Street Northwest
101 m · 7 sec · Washington Street Northwest
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Continue on Jefferson Street North
2579 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 Fort Payne 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.
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.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Fort Payne and Sunny near Huntsville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fort Payne to Huntsville?
The road trip is about 68.5 miles (110.3 km) and usually takes 01h 15m 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?
Langston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34.2 miles from Fort Payne and 34.3 miles from Huntsville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 53.1 miles (85.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.4 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 3:58 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.16 one way or $18.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Fort Payne and Sunny near Huntsville.
Stop Ideas Near Langston
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 Langston.
Anniston
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fort Payne and Huntsville. Straight-line distance: 53.09 mi (85.44 km).
#1 Fort Payne
City in Alabama, US
| Population | 14,041 |
| Coordinates | 34.4442500, -85.7196900 |
| Altitude | 275 |
| 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: 110 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 51m |
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 | $9.16 | $18.33 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $10.31 | $20.61 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $11.19 | $22.38 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $13.10 | $26.21 |
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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