How far is Harpersville, AL from Huntsville, AL?

The driving distance from Harpersville, AL to Huntsville, AL is about 130.5 miles (210 km), with a travel time of about 02h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 96.2 miles (154.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 15m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
130.49 mi
02h 07m
Flight
96.16 mi
154.76 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
96.16 mi
Kilometers
154.76 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
130.49 mi
Kilometers
210.01 km
Drive Time
02h 07m

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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 02h 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Huntsville
Tue, Jun 2, 11:23 AM CDT
Return by in Harpersville
Tue, Jun 2, 1:31 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Harpersville
2026-06-02T09:15
Arrive Huntsville
Tue, Jun 2, 11:23 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:08 AM to 12:08 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:14 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Harpersville
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Dodge City
AL

Town

From Harpersville
64.7 mi
01h 03m
To Huntsville
65.8 mi
01h 03m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Tuesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, Jun 2 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph N
Destination
82°F
Tuesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, Jun 2 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph NNE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    26 mi · 35 min

  2. 2

    Take the exit slight right toward US 31 North, US 280 West: Birmingham

    1901 ft · 30 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left onto Red Mountain Expressway

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Red Mountain Expressway

  4. 4

    Continue on Carraway Boulevard

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Carraway Boulevard

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Finley Boulevard

    1 km · 1 min · Finley Boulevard

  6. 6

    Turn right onto 19th Street North

    15 m · 1 sec · 19th Street North

  7. 7

    Take the ramp straight toward I 65 North

    771 ft · 19 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    77.2 mi · 1 hr 23 min

  9. 9

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

    1665 ft · 41 sec

  10. 10

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

    2761 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    18.9 mi · 20 min

  12. 12

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

    985 ft · 24 sec

  13. 13

    Continue on Wasthington Street, Jefferson Street, Downtown

    120 m · 10 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on Jefferson Street, Downtown

    104 m · 8 sec

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto Jefferson Street North

    2688 ft · 1 min · Jefferson Street North

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Spring Street Southwest

    1 m · 1 sec · Spring Street Southwest

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Spring Street Southwest

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
17 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 65 North
77.3 mi · 59%
I 565 East
19.7 mi · 15%
Red Mountain Expressway
2.9 mi · 2%
Carraway Boulevard
1.51 mi · 1%
Finley Boulevard
0.64 mi
Jefferson Street North
0.51 mi
Longest Stretch

I 65 North

Merge slight left

77.2 mi · 01h 23m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 07m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+34.3 mi
96.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dodge City
01h 03m from Harpersville
Leave By
2:14 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Harpersville and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Huntsville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 130.5 miles (210 km) and usually takes 02h 07m 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?

Dodge City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 64.7 miles from Harpersville and 65.8 miles from Huntsville.

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

The direct path is about 96.2 miles (154.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:14 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.42 one way or $34.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Harpersville and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Huntsville.

Stop Ideas Near Dodge City

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Dodge City and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 13.5 mi away

marrion city hall

Warrior , AL
e 36756, 123 Marion St, Warrior, AL 35180
Business administration service
Hanceville City Hall
Meeting point 6.9 mi away

Hanceville City Hall

Hanceville , AL
112 Main St SE, Hanceville, AL 35077
Rating 3.7/5 18 reviews City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Dodge City.

RAIL

Birmingham

59 mi away
1819 Morris Ave.
RAIL

Anniston

107 mi away
126 West 4th St
RAIL

Tuscaloosa

113 mi away
2105 Greensboro Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Harpersville and Huntsville. Straight-line distance: 96.16 mi (154.76 km).

Harpersville

#1 Harpersville

Town in Shelby County, Alabama, United States

Population1,748
Coordinates33.3440000, -86.4380400
Altitude139
CountryUnited States
Huntsville

#2 Huntsville

The second most populous city in Alabama.

Population202,964
Coordinates34.7304000, -86.5859400
Altitude193
CountryUnited States
Start: US 231 (-86.438076, 33.343927)
End: Jefferson Street South (-86.585936, 34.730413)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 210 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.6 gal
17.43 L · about $17.42
Round trip
$34.84
9.2 gal · 34.86 L
Estimated CO2
40.9 kg one way
Round trip: 81.8 kg / 180 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $17.42 $34.84
Mid-grade $4.26 $19.59 $39.18
Premium $4.63 $21.28 $42.55
Diesel $5.42 $24.91 $49.82

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 · Jun 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Harpersville and Huntsville. The current time is 09:15:56.

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.