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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
88.19 mi
01h 50m
Flight
70.84 mi
114.01 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
70.84 mi
Kilometers
114.01 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
88.19 mi
Kilometers
141.93 km
Drive Time
01h 50m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bear Creek
Sat, Apr 18, 5:48 AM CDT
Return by in Huntsville
Sat, Apr 18, 7:39 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Huntsville
2026-04-18T03:58
Arrive Bear Creek
Sat, Apr 18, 5:48 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:50 AM to 11:50 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:50 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
Moulton
AL

City in Alabama

From Huntsville
44.1 mi
00h 55m
To Bear Creek
44.1 mi
00h 55m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSW
Destination
83°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

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.

  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

    Continue straight

    624 ft · 9 sec

  10. 10

    Continue on Huntsville-Decatur Highway

    3.5 mi · 4 min · Huntsville-Decatur Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on Bee Line Highway

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Bee Line Highway

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on 6th Avenue Northeast

    2604 ft · 1 min · 6th Avenue Northeast

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Moulton Street East

    2.2 mi · 5 min · Moulton Street East

  14. 14

    Continue on Gordon Terry Parkway

    7.5 mi · 9 min · Gordon Terry Parkway

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    2 mi · 2 min

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    33.4 mi · 40 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward US 43: Russellville, Muscle Shoals, Hamilton

    1144 ft · 24 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Andrew Jackson Highway

    17.1 mi · 23 min · Andrew Jackson Highway

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Grover Avenue

    13 m · 2 sec · Grover Avenue

  20. 20

    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.

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
20 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Gordon Terry Parkway
43 mi · 49%
Washington Street Northeast
19.8 mi · 22%
Andrew Jackson Highway
17.1 mi · 19%
Huntsville-Decatur Highway
3.52 mi · 4%
Moulton Street East
2.16 mi · 2%
Bee Line Highway
1.62 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Gordon Terry Parkway

Continue straight

33.4 mi · 00h 40m

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 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.4 mi
70.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Moulton
00h 55m from Huntsville
Leave By
2:50 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

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

RAIL

Birmingham

117 mi away
1819 Morris Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Huntsville and Bear Creek. Straight-line distance: 70.84 mi (114.01 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 Bear Creek

Town in Marion County, Alabama, USA

Population1,047
Coordinates34.2748200, -87.7005800
Altitude246
CountryUnited States
Start: Huntsville (-86.58594, 34.7304)
End: Bear Creek (-87.70058, 34.27482)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 142 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
3.11 gal
11.78 L · about $11.78
Round trip
$23.56
6.22 gal · 23.56 L
Estimated CO2
27.6 kg one way
Round trip: 55.3 kg / 122 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Alabama · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Huntsville and Bear Creek. The current time is 03:58:28.

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.