How far is Guntersville, AL from Huntsville, AL?
The driving distance from Guntersville, AL to Huntsville, AL is about 37 miles (59.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 30.6 miles (49.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 26m 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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Halfway Point
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City in Madison County, Alabama
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Guntersville and Huntsville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Guntersville and Huntsville.
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Start on Gunter Avenue
604 ft · 22 sec · Gunter Avenue
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Turn left onto Ringold Street
90 m · 16 sec · Ringold Street
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Turn left onto Blount Avenue
2700 ft · 52 sec · Blount Avenue
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Continue on Paddle Wheel Drive
788 ft · 15 sec · Paddle Wheel Drive
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Continue on Florida Short Route
4.7 mi · 6 min · Florida Short Route
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Continue on Florida Short Route
17.7 mi · 21 min · Florida Short Route
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Continue straight
13.2 mi · 18 min
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Turn right onto Madison Street
1.2 km · 2 min · Madison Street
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Turn right onto South Side Square
113 m · 16 sec · South Side Square
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Turn left onto East Side Square
113 m · 16 sec · East Side Square
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Continue on North Side Square
112 m · 18 sec · North Side Square
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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 Guntersville and Huntsville.
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
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17.7 mi · 00h 21m
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Guntersville and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance 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 Guntersville to Huntsville?
The road trip is about 37 miles (59.6 km) and usually takes 00h 43m 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 18.6 miles from Guntersville and 18.3 miles from Huntsville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 30.6 miles (49.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.4 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:04 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.96 one way or $9.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Guntersville and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Huntsville.
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 Guntersville and Huntsville. Straight-line distance: 30.6 mi (49.25 km).
#1 Guntersville
City in Marshall County, Alabama, United States
| Population | 8,676 |
| Coordinates | 34.3582300, -86.2944600 |
| Altitude | 194 |
| 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: North Side Square (-86.585936, 34.730413)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 60 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 27m |
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 | $4.96 | $9.92 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $5.58 | $11.16 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $6.06 | $12.12 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $7.09 | $14.19 |
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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