How far is Hartselle, AL from Huntsville, AL?
The driving distance from Hartselle, AL to Huntsville, AL is about 34.5 miles (55.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 28.1 miles (45.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 08m 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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Town in Limestone County, Alabama, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hartselle and Huntsville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hartselle and Huntsville.
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Start on Main Street West
2.1 mi · 4 min · Main Street West
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Take the ramp left toward I 65 North: Huntsville
1095 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left
11.7 mi · 13 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 565 East, AL 20 West, US 72 Alternate: Decatur, Huntsville
1665 ft · 41 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 565 East, US 72 Alternate East: Huntsville
2761 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
18.9 mi · 20 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Wasthington Street, Jefferson Street, Downtown
985 ft · 24 sec
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Continue on Wasthington Street, Jefferson Street, Downtown
120 m · 10 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Jefferson Street, Downtown
104 m · 8 sec
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Turn straight onto Jefferson Street North
2688 ft · 1 min · Jefferson Street North
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Turn right onto Spring Street Southwest
1 m · 1 sec · Spring Street Southwest
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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 Hartselle 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.
I 565 East
Merge slight left
18.9 mi · 00h 20m
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 Hartselle and Sunny near Huntsville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hartselle to Huntsville?
The road trip is about 34.5 miles (55.6 km) and usually takes 00h 34m 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?
Mooresville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.3 miles from Hartselle and 17.3 miles from Huntsville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 28.1 miles (45.2 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 7:22 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.62 one way or $9.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Hartselle and Sunny near Huntsville.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hartselle and Huntsville. Straight-line distance: 28.07 mi (45.18 km).
#1 Hartselle
City in Morgan County, Alabama, United States
| Population | 14,470 |
| Coordinates | 34.4434300, -86.9352800 |
| Altitude | 205 |
| 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: Jefferson Street South (-86.585936, 34.730413)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 56 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 25m |
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 | $4.62 | $9.24 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $5.20 | $10.39 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $5.64 | $11.29 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $6.61 | $13.21 |
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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