How far is Grant, AL from Guntersville, AL?

The driving distance from Grant, AL to Guntersville, AL is about 13.5 miles (21.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 12 miles (19.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 36m 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
13.52 mi
00h 18m
Flight
12.01 mi
19.33 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
12.01 mi
Kilometers
19.33 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
13.52 mi
Kilometers
21.76 km
Drive Time
00h 18m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Guntersville
Wed, Apr 22, 11:51 PM CDT
Return by in Grant
Thu, Apr 23, 12:09 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Grant
2026-04-22T23:33
Arrive Guntersville
Wed, Apr 22, 11:51 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:18 AM to 7:18 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:54 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Grant
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
New Hope
AL

City in Madison County, Alabama

From Grant
6.8 mi
00h 09m
To Guntersville
6.8 mi
00h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph WSW
Destination
79°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Grant and Guntersville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Grant and Guntersville.

  1. 1

    Start on Cathedral Caverns Highway

    2592 ft · 52 sec · Cathedral Caverns Highway

  2. 2

    Continue on Main Street

    801 ft · 16 sec · Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Cathedral Caverns Highway

    1552 ft · 31 sec · Cathedral Caverns Highway

  4. 4

    Continue on Main Street

    1882 ft · 38 sec · Main Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Cathedral Caverns Highway

    4.3 mi · 7 min · Cathedral Caverns Highway

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Florida Short Route

    7.4 mi · 9 min · Florida Short Route

  7. 7

    Continue on Gunter Avenue

    2858 ft · 1 min · Gunter Avenue

  8. 8

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Gunter Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Grant and Guntersville.

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
8 steps
1 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
59.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Florida Short Route
7.38 mi · 55%
Cathedral Caverns Highway
5.05 mi · 37%
Gunter Avenue
0.54 mi · 4%
Main Street
0.51 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Florida Short Route

At the end of the road, turn left onto Florida Short Route

7.38 mi · 00h 09m

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 18m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.5 mi
12 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
New Hope
00h 09m from Grant
Leave By
7:54 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Grant and Sunny near Guntersville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Grant to Guntersville?

The road trip is about 13.5 miles (21.8 km) and usually takes 00h 18m 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?

New Hope is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.8 miles from Grant and 6.8 miles from Guntersville.

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

The direct path is about 12 miles (19.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.5 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 7:54 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.82 one way or $3.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Grant and Sunny near Guntersville.

Stop Ideas Near New Hope

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around New Hope, 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 New Hope.

RAIL

Anniston

112 mi away
126 West 4th St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Grant and Guntersville. Straight-line distance: 12.01 mi (19.33 km).

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#1 Grant

Town in Alabama

Population902
Coordinates34.5287000, -86.2533200
Altitude374
CountryUnited States
Guntersville

#2 Guntersville

City in Marshall County, Alabama, United States

Population8,676
Coordinates34.3582300, -86.2944600
Altitude194
CountryUnited States
Start: Cathedral Caverns Highway (-86.25319, 34.528703)
End: Gunter Avenue (-86.294441, 34.358242)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 22 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.48 gal
1.81 L · about $1.82
Round trip
$3.64
0.96 gal · 3.62 L
Estimated CO2
4.3 kg one way
Round trip: 8.5 kg / 19 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $1.82 $3.64
Mid-grade $4.26 $2.04 $4.09
Premium $4.63 $2.22 $4.44
Diesel $5.42 $2.60 $5.20

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Grant and Guntersville. The current time is 23:33:16.

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.