How far is Huntsville, AL from Ashville, AL?

The driving distance from Huntsville, AL to Ashville, AL is about 80.8 miles (130 km), with a travel time of about 01h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 64.6 miles (103.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 51m 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
80.76 mi
01h 55m
Flight
64.56 mi
103.9 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
64.56 mi
Kilometers
103.9 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
80.76 mi
Kilometers
129.97 km
Drive Time
01h 55m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ashville
Fri, May 1, 9:49 PM CDT
Return by in Huntsville
Fri, May 1, 11:45 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Huntsville
2026-05-01T19:53
Arrive Ashville
Fri, May 1, 9:49 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:56 AM to 11:56 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:38 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
Holly Pond
AL

Town

From Huntsville
40.4 mi
00h 57m
To Ashville
40.3 mi
00h 57m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NE
Destination
66°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    725 ft · 21 sec · Madison Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Williams Avenue Southwest

    1718 ft · 58 sec · Williams Avenue Southwest

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Monroe Street Southwest

    923 ft · 28 sec · Monroe Street Southwest

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Monroe Street Southwest

    40 m · 4 sec · Monroe Street Southwest

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout onto Monroe Street Southwest

    1175 ft · 34 sec · Monroe Street Southwest

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Governors Drive Southwest

    927 ft · 33 sec · Governors Drive Southwest

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Access Road Southwest

    56 m · 3 sec · Access Road Southwest

  10. 10

    Continue on Memorial Parkway Southwest

    2322 ft · 39 sec · Memorial Parkway Southwest

  11. 11

    Take the ramp slight left

    64 m · 5 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Memorial Parkway Southwest

    25.9 mi · 33 min · Memorial Parkway Southwest

  13. 13

    Continue on North Brindlee Mountain Parkway

    14.9 mi · 21 min · North Brindlee Mountain Parkway

  14. 14

    Turn left

    2.3 mi · 3 min

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    5.7 mi · 8 min

  16. 16

    Turn right

    13.6 mi · 21 min

  17. 17

    Turn left onto 6th Street South

    16.6 mi · 25 min · 6th Street South

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Court Street East

    27 m · 3 sec · Court Street East

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Court Street East

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Memorial Parkway Southwest
26.4 mi · 33%
North Brindlee Mountain Parkway
20.6 mi · 25%
6th Street South
16.6 mi · 21%
Monroe Street Southwest
0.42 mi · 1%
Williams Avenue Southwest
0.33 mi
Governors Drive Southwest
0.18 mi
Longest Stretch

Memorial Parkway Southwest

Merge slight left onto Memorial Parkway Southwest

25.9 mi · 00h 33m

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
01h 55m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.2 mi
64.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Holly Pond
00h 57m from Huntsville
Leave By
2:38 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Huntsville and Chance Rain Showers near Ashville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 80.8 miles (130 km) and usually takes 01h 55m 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?

Holly Pond is a useful midpoint, sitting about 40.4 miles from Huntsville and 40.3 miles from Ashville.

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

The direct path is about 64.6 miles (103.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.2 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 2:38 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.79 one way or $21.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Huntsville and Chance Rain Showers near Ashville.

Stop Ideas Near Holly Pond

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

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

RAIL

Birmingham

76 mi away
1819 Morris Ave.
RAIL

Anniston

93 mi away
126 West 4th St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Huntsville and Ashville. Straight-line distance: 64.56 mi (103.9 km).

Huntsville

#1 Huntsville

The second most populous city in Alabama.

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

#2 Ashville

City in St.

Population2,396
Coordinates33.8370400, -86.2544200
Altitude172
CountryUnited States
Start: Huntsville (-86.58594, 34.7304)
End: Ashville (-86.25442, 33.83704)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 130 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 00m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.85 gal
10.79 L · about $10.79
Round trip
$21.59
5.7 gal · 21.58 L
Estimated CO2
25.3 kg one way
Round trip: 50.7 kg / 112 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $10.79 $21.59
Mid-grade $4.26 $12.14 $24.28
Premium $4.63 $13.18 $26.36
Diesel $5.42 $15.43 $30.87

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 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Huntsville and Ashville. The current time is 19:53:54.

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.