How far is Horton, AL from Huntsville, AL?
The driving distance from Horton, AL to Huntsville, AL is about 50.1 miles (80.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 01m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 40.1 miles (64.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 03m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 01h 01m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Patchy Frost then Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Horton and Huntsville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Horton and Huntsville.
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Start on the route
43 m · 12 sec
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Turn left
2.1 mi · 3 min
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Turn left onto Oneonta Cut-Off Road
4.9 mi · 12 min · Oneonta Cut-Off Road
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At the end of the road, turn left
1.4 mi · 3 min
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Turn right onto Pleasant Grove Road
1230 ft · 31 sec · Pleasant Grove Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Florida Short Route
2.3 mi · 4 min · Florida Short Route
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Continue on Gunter Avenue
2733 ft · 58 sec · Gunter Avenue
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Turn right onto May Street
97 m · 6 sec · May Street
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Turn slight left onto Blount Avenue
1.9 mi · 3 min · 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 Horton 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
Continue on Florida Short Route
17.7 mi · 00h 21m
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.
Patchy Frost then Sunny leaving Horton and Sunny near Huntsville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Horton to Huntsville?
The road trip is about 50.1 miles (80.6 km) and usually takes 01h 01m 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?
New Hope is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.1 miles from Horton and 25 miles from Huntsville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 40.1 miles (64.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 10 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:26 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.49 one way or $12.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Frost then Sunny around Horton and Sunny 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.
Anniston
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Horton and Huntsville. Straight-line distance: 40.12 mi (64.56 km).
#1 Horton
Horton is a place in Alabama, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 34.2009300, -86.2969200 |
| Altitude | 299 |
| 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: 81 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 37m |
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 | $3.67 | $6.49 | $12.98 |
| Mid-grade | $4.15 | $7.35 | $14.71 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $8.06 | $16.12 |
| Diesel | $5.82 | $10.30 | $20.61 |
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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