How far is Huntsville, AL from Bear Creek, AL?
The driving distance from Huntsville, AL to Bear Creek, AL is about 88.2 miles (141.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 70.8 miles (114 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 40m 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 50m.
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
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Huntsville and Bear Creek.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Huntsville and Bear Creek.
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Start on Spring Street Southwest
1 m · 4 sec · Spring Street Southwest
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Turn right onto West Side Square
115 m · 16 sec · West Side Square
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Continue on South Side Square
113 m · 16 sec · South Side Square
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Turn left onto East Side Square
113 m · 9 sec · East Side Square
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Continue on Washington Street Southeast
111 m · 9 sec · Washington Street Southeast
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Continue on Washington Street Northeast
2489 ft · 54 sec · Washington Street Northeast
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Take the ramp slight left
1580 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left
18.9 mi · 20 min
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Continue straight
624 ft · 9 sec
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Continue on Huntsville-Decatur Highway
3.5 mi · 4 min · Huntsville-Decatur Highway
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Continue on Bee Line Highway
1.6 mi · 2 min · Bee Line Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on 6th Avenue Northeast
2604 ft · 1 min · 6th Avenue Northeast
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Turn right onto Moulton Street East
2.2 mi · 5 min · Moulton Street East
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Continue on Gordon Terry Parkway
7.5 mi · 9 min · Gordon Terry Parkway
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Continue straight
2 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
33.4 mi · 40 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 43: Russellville, Muscle Shoals, Hamilton
1144 ft · 24 sec
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Turn left onto Andrew Jackson Highway
17.1 mi · 23 min · Andrew Jackson Highway
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Turn right onto Grover Avenue
13 m · 2 sec · Grover Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Grover Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Huntsville and Bear Creek.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Gordon Terry Parkway
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33.4 mi · 00h 40m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Huntsville and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Bear Creek.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Huntsville to Bear Creek?
The road trip is about 88.2 miles (141.9 km) and usually takes 01h 50m 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?
Moulton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 44.1 miles from Huntsville and 44.1 miles from Bear Creek.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 70.8 miles (114 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.4 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 2:50 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.78 one way or $23.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Huntsville and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Bear Creek.
Stop Ideas Near Moulton
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 Moulton.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Huntsville and Bear Creek. Straight-line distance: 70.84 mi (114.01 km).
#1 Huntsville
The second most populous city in Alabama.
| Population | 202,964 |
| Coordinates | 34.7304000, -86.5859400 |
| Altitude | 193 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Bear Creek
Town in Marion County, Alabama, USA
| Population | 1,047 |
| Coordinates | 34.2748200, -87.7005800 |
| Altitude | 246 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bear Creek (-87.70058, 34.27482)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 142 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 56m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 06m |
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 | $11.78 | $23.56 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $13.25 | $26.49 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $14.38 | $28.77 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $16.84 | $33.68 |
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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