How far is Henagar, AL from Huntsville, AL?
The driving distance from Henagar, AL to Huntsville, AL is about 58.2 miles (93.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 03m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 47 miles (75.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 07m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 03m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Alabama, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Henagar and Huntsville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Henagar and Huntsville.
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Start on the route
36 m · 10 sec
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Turn left onto State Highway 40
13.9 mi · 19 min · State Highway 40
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Turn slight right
63 m · 7 sec
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Turn straight onto Veterans Drive
3.3 mi · 5 min · Veterans Drive
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Turn left onto US 72, AL 279
1145 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left onto John T Reid Parkway
40 mi · 47 min · John T Reid Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward Jefferson Street, Downtown
1188 ft · 29 sec
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Turn straight onto Washington Street Northwest
101 m · 7 sec · Washington Street Northwest
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Continue on Jefferson Street North
2579 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 Henagar and Huntsville.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
John T Reid Parkway
Merge slight left onto John T Reid Parkway
40 mi · 00h 47m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Henagar and Sunny near Huntsville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Henagar to Huntsville?
The road trip is about 58.2 miles (93.7 km) and usually takes 01h 03m 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?
Woodville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29.1 miles from Henagar and 29.1 miles from Huntsville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 47 miles (75.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.2 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 4:22 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.80 one way or $15.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Henagar and Sunny near Huntsville.
Stop Ideas Near Woodville
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 Woodville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Henagar and Huntsville. Straight-line distance: 46.98 mi (75.61 km).
#1 Henagar
City in Alabama
| Population | 2,367 |
| Coordinates | 34.6350800, -85.7671900 |
| Altitude | 444 |
| 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: 94 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 56m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 43m |
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 | $7.80 | $15.60 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $8.77 | $17.55 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $9.53 | $19.06 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $11.15 | $22.31 |
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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