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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 18m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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.
City in Madison County, Alabama
Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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Start on Cathedral Caverns Highway
2592 ft · 52 sec · Cathedral Caverns Highway
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Continue on Main Street
801 ft · 16 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Cathedral Caverns Highway
1552 ft · 31 sec · Cathedral Caverns Highway
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Continue on Main Street
1882 ft · 38 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Cathedral Caverns Highway
4.3 mi · 7 min · Cathedral Caverns Highway
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Florida Short Route
7.4 mi · 9 min · Florida Short Route
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Continue on Gunter Avenue
2858 ft · 1 min · Gunter Avenue
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to New Hope.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Grant and Guntersville. Straight-line distance: 12.01 mi (19.33 km).
#1 Grant
Town in Alabama
| Population | 902 |
| Coordinates | 34.5287000, -86.2533200 |
| Altitude | 374 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Guntersville
City in Marshall County, Alabama, United States
| Population | 8,676 |
| Coordinates | 34.3582300, -86.2944600 |
| Altitude | 194 |
| Country | United States |
End: Gunter Avenue (-86.294441, 34.358242)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 22 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round 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.
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