How far is Geneva, AL from Huntsville, AL?

The driving distance from Geneva, AL to Huntsville, AL is about 301.2 miles (484.7 km), with a travel time of about 04h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 258.9 miles (416.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 43m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
301.19 mi
04h 51m
Flight
258.88 mi
416.63 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
258.88 mi
Kilometers
416.63 km
Flight Time
00h 31m

Driving Distance

Road route
301.19 mi
Kilometers
484.72 km
Drive Time
04h 51m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 04h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Huntsville
Tue, May 5, 2:56 AM CDT
Return by in Geneva
Tue, May 5, 7:48 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Geneva
2026-05-04T22:04
Arrive Huntsville
Tue, May 5, 2:56 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:52 AM to 12:52 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
7:16 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Geneva
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Clanton
AL

City in Chilton County, Alabama, United States

From Geneva
147.7 mi
02h 25m
To Huntsville
153.5 mi
02h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE
Destination
80°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Town Avenue

    18 m · 7 sec · East Town Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Commerce Street

    3041 ft · 1 min · South Commerce Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East Maple Avenue

    2467 ft · 55 sec · East Maple Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Enterprise Road

    20.9 mi · 34 min · Enterprise Road

  5. 5

    Turn straight onto South Main Street

    1850 ft · 32 sec · South Main Street

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout onto North Main Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · North Main Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Boll Weevil Circle

    1708 ft · 37 sec · Boll Weevil Circle

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Neal Metcalf Road

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Neal Metcalf Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Neil Metcalf Road

    22.8 mi · 34 min · Neil Metcalf Road

  10. 10

    Turn slight left

    7.6 mi · 11 min

  11. 11

    Turn left

    3183 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    859 ft · 15 sec

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    1.8 mi · 2 min

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    3.4 mi · 4 min

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    36.1 mi · 43 min

  17. 17

    Continue on McGehee Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · McGehee Road

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Carter Hill Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Carter Hill Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Zelda Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Zelda Road

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Ann Street

    911 ft · 27 sec · Ann Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Ann Street South

    1322 ft · 32 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left

    2.5 mi · 3 min

  23. 23

    Keep slight right to continue on I-65 North: Birmingham

    1759 ft · 43 sec

  24. 24

    Merge slight left

    167.9 mi · 3 hr 4 min

  25. 25

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

    1665 ft · 41 sec

  26. 26

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

    2761 ft · 1 min

  27. 27

    Merge slight left

    18.9 mi · 20 min

  28. 28

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

    985 ft · 24 sec

  29. 29

    Continue on Wasthington Street, Jefferson Street, Downtown

    120 m · 10 sec

  30. 30

    Keep slight right to continue on Jefferson Street, Downtown

    104 m · 8 sec

  31. 31

    Turn straight onto Jefferson Street North

    2688 ft · 1 min · Jefferson Street North

  32. 32

    Turn right onto Spring Street Southwest

    1 m · 1 sec · Spring Street Southwest

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Spring Street Southwest

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
33 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I-65 North
168 mi · 56%
Neil Metcalf Road
65.4 mi · 22%
Enterprise Road
20.9 mi · 7%
I 565 East
19.7 mi · 7%
Ann Street South
2.79 mi · 1%
Neal Metcalf Road
1.87 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
04h 51m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+42.3 mi
258.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Clanton
02h 25m from Geneva
Leave By
7:16 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Geneva and Sunny near Huntsville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Geneva to Huntsville?

The road trip is about 301.2 miles (484.7 km) and usually takes 04h 51m 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 147.7 miles from Geneva and 153.5 miles from Huntsville.

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

The direct path is about 258.9 miles (416.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 42.3 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:16 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.26 one way or $80.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 94.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Geneva and Sunny near Huntsville.

Stop Ideas Near Clanton

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Clanton, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Clanton.

BUS

Brent, AL

52 mi away
10393 Alabama Highway 5
BUS

Selma, AL

60 mi away
434 Broad Street
BUS

Montgomery, AL

64 mi away
950 West South Boulevard
BUS

Marion, AL

68 mi away
26400 Alabama Highway 14

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Geneva and Huntsville. Straight-line distance: 258.88 mi (416.63 km).

Geneva

#1 Geneva

Town in Alabama

Population4,262
Coordinates31.0329600, -85.8638200
Altitude29
CountryUnited States
Huntsville

#2 Huntsville

The second most populous city in Alabama.

Population202,964
Coordinates34.7304000, -86.5859400
Altitude193
CountryUnited States
Start: East Town Avenue (-85.863832, 31.032987)
End: Jefferson Street South (-86.585936, 34.730413)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 485 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.63 gal
40.23 L · about $40.26
Round trip
$80.51
21.26 gal · 80.46 L
Estimated CO2
94.5 kg one way
Round trip: 188.9 kg / 416 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $40.26 $80.51
Mid-grade $4.26 $45.27 $90.55
Premium $4.63 $49.16 $98.33
Diesel $5.42 $57.56 $115.12

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 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Geneva and Huntsville. The current time is 22:04:56.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.