How far is Huntsville, AL from Adamsville, AL?

The driving distance from Huntsville, AL to Adamsville, AL is about 107.2 miles (172.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 80.8 miles (130.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 02m 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
107.22 mi
02h 01m
Flight
80.86 mi
130.13 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
80.86 mi
Kilometers
130.13 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
107.22 mi
Kilometers
172.55 km
Drive Time
02h 01m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Adamsville
Sun, Apr 19, 4:47 AM CDT
Return by in Huntsville
Sun, Apr 19, 6:49 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Huntsville
2026-04-19T02:46
Arrive Adamsville
Sun, Apr 19, 4:47 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:01 AM to 12:01 PM CDT

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

Leave by
2:28 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Huntsville
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Cullman
AL

City in Cullman County, Alabama, United States

From Huntsville
53.7 mi
01h 00m
To Adamsville
53.6 mi
01h 00m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph NNW
Destination
69°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Spring Street Southwest

    1 m · 4 sec · Spring Street Southwest

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Side Square

    115 m · 16 sec · West Side Square

  3. 3

    Continue on South Side Square

    113 m · 16 sec · South Side Square

  4. 4

    Turn left onto East Side Square

    113 m · 9 sec · East Side Square

  5. 5

    Continue on Washington Street Southeast

    111 m · 9 sec · Washington Street Southeast

  6. 6

    Continue on Washington Street Northeast

    2489 ft · 54 sec · Washington Street Northeast

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight left

    1580 ft · 41 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    18.9 mi · 20 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 65: Birmingham, Nashville

    864 ft · 16 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 65 South: Birmingham

    1.3 km · 2 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    73.7 mi · 1 hr 19 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 22 West, US 31: Memphis, Fultondale

    2715 ft · 38 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 22 West: Memphis

    2666 ft · 38 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on I 22 West: Memphis

    1.2 km · 57 sec

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    6.3 mi · 7 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 65: Adamsville, Graysville

    1620 ft · 40 sec

  17. 17

    Turn slight left

    89 m · 13 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Hillcrest Road

    2 mi · 4 min · Hillcrest Road

  19. 19

    Turn right

    1141 ft · 42 sec

  20. 20

    Turn straight onto Adamsville Parkway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Adamsville Parkway

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Church Street

    1230 ft · 56 sec · Church Street

  22. 22

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street

    86 m · 14 sec · Main Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Spring Street

    103 m · 10 sec · Spring Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Bankhead Highway

    23 m · 2 sec · Bankhead Highway

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Bankhead Highway

Car Route Details

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

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
25 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 65 South
74.5 mi · 69%
Washington Street Northeast
19.7 mi · 18%
I 22 West
8.1 mi · 8%
Hillcrest Road
2.01 mi · 2%
Adamsville Parkway
1.54 mi · 1%
CR 65
0.31 mi
Longest Stretch

I 65 South

Merge slight left

73.7 mi · 01h 19m

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 01m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.4 mi
80.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cullman
01h 00m from Huntsville
Leave By
2:28 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Huntsville and Showers And Thunderstorms near Adamsville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 107.2 miles (172.6 km) and usually takes 02h 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?

Cullman is a useful midpoint, sitting about 53.7 miles from Huntsville and 53.6 miles from Adamsville.

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

The direct path is about 80.8 miles (130.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:28 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.31 one way or $28.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Huntsville and Showers And Thunderstorms near Adamsville.

Stop Ideas Near Cullman

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Cullman, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Cullman.

RAIL

Birmingham

74 mi away
1819 Morris Ave.
RAIL

Anniston

110 mi away
126 West 4th St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Huntsville and Adamsville. Straight-line distance: 80.86 mi (130.13 km).

Huntsville

#1 Huntsville

The second most populous city in Alabama.

Population202,964
Coordinates34.7304000, -86.5859400
Altitude193
CountryUnited States
Adamsville

#2 Adamsville

City in Jefferson County, Alabama, USA

Population4,211
Coordinates33.6009400, -86.9561100
Altitude176
CountryUnited States
Start: Huntsville (-86.58594, 34.7304)
End: Adamsville (-86.95611, 33.60094)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 173 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.78 gal
14.32 L · about $14.31
Round trip
$28.63
7.56 gal · 28.64 L
Estimated CO2
33.6 kg one way
Round trip: 67.2 kg / 148 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $14.31 $28.63
Mid-grade $4.26 $16.10 $32.20
Premium $4.63 $17.48 $34.96
Diesel $5.42 $20.47 $40.94

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 · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Huntsville and Adamsville. The current time is 02:46:31.

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.