How far is Huntsville, AL from Alexandria, AL?

The driving distance from Huntsville, AL to Alexandria, AL is about 92.8 miles (149.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 77.2 miles (124.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 20m 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
92.84 mi
02h 10m
Flight
77.24 mi
124.31 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
77.24 mi
Kilometers
124.31 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
92.84 mi
Kilometers
149.41 km
Drive Time
02h 10m

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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 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Alexandria
Thu, May 28, 4:56 PM CDT
Return by in Huntsville
Thu, May 28, 7:07 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Huntsville
2026-05-28T14:46
Arrive Alexandria
Thu, May 28, 4:56 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:10 AM to 12:10 PM CDT

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

Leave by
2:10 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
Albertville
AL

City in Marshall County, Alabama, USA

From Huntsville
46.5 mi
01h 05m
To Alexandria
46.4 mi
01h 05m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Thursday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, May 28 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph N
Destination
84°F
Thursday

Patchy Fog

Starts
Thu, May 28 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Spring Street Southwest

    1 m · 4 sec · Spring Street Southwest

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Side Square

    115 m · 10 sec · West Side Square

  3. 3

    Continue on Madison Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Madison Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Governors Drive Southeast

    35.5 mi · 44 min · Governors Drive Southeast

  5. 5

    Continue on Gunter Avenue

    2.5 mi · 5 min · Gunter Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue on Florida Short Route

    28.1 mi · 41 min · Florida Short Route

  7. 7

    Turn slight left onto 4th Street Northwest

    2497 ft · 54 sec · 4th Street Northwest

  8. 8

    Turn right onto 5th Avenue Northwest

    1.4 mi · 3 min · 5th Avenue Northwest

  9. 9

    Continue on West Meighan Boulevard

    9 mi · 15 min · West Meighan Boulevard

  10. 10

    Continue on Chastain Boulevard East

    13.8 mi · 17 min · Chastain Boulevard East

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Post Oak Road

    3157 ft · 1 min · Post Oak Road

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Stadium Drive

    1.1 km · 1 min · Stadium Drive

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Stadium Drive

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
13 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Governors Drive Southeast
35.5 mi · 38%
Florida Short Route
28.1 mi · 30%
Chastain Boulevard East
13.8 mi · 15%
West Meighan Boulevard
8.97 mi · 10%
Gunter Avenue
2.53 mi · 3%
5th Avenue Northwest
1.37 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Governors Drive Southeast

Turn left onto Governors Drive Southeast

35.5 mi · 00h 44m

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 10m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.6 mi
77.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Albertville
01h 05m from Huntsville
Leave By
2:10 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Huntsville and Patchy Fog near Alexandria.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 92.8 miles (149.4 km) and usually takes 02h 10m 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?

Albertville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 46.5 miles from Huntsville and 46.4 miles from Alexandria.

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

The direct path is about 77.2 miles (124.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.6 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 2:10 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.42 one way or $24.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Huntsville and Patchy Fog near Alexandria.

Stop Ideas Near Albertville

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Albertville, 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 Albertville.

RAIL

Anniston

77 mi away
126 West 4th St
RAIL

Birmingham

101 mi away
1819 Morris Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Huntsville and Alexandria. Straight-line distance: 77.24 mi (124.31 km).

Huntsville

#1 Huntsville

The second most populous city in Alabama.

Population202,964
Coordinates34.7304000, -86.5859400
Altitude193
CountryUnited States
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#2 Alexandria

Alexandria is a place in Alabama, United States.

Population0
Coordinates33.7739900, -85.8855200
Altitude176
CountryUnited States
Start: Huntsville (-86.58594, 34.7304)
End: Alexandria (-85.88552, 33.77399)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 149 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.28 gal
12.4 L · about $12.42
Round trip
$24.84
6.56 gal · 24.8 L
Estimated CO2
29.1 kg one way
Round trip: 58.3 kg / 129 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $12.42 $24.84
Mid-grade $4.26 $13.97 $27.94
Premium $4.63 $15.17 $30.34
Diesel $5.42 $17.76 $35.52

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 · May 28, 2026

There is no time difference between Huntsville and Alexandria. The current time is 14:46:39.

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.