How far is Huntsville, AL from Brewton, AL?

The driving distance from Huntsville, AL to Brewton, AL is about 291.9 miles (469.7 km), with a travel time of about 05h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 252.1 miles (405.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 00m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
291.86 mi
05h 30m
Flight
252.06 mi
405.65 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
252.06 mi
Kilometers
405.65 km
Flight Time
00h 30m

Driving Distance

Road route
291.86 mi
Kilometers
469.7 km
Drive Time
05h 30m

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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 05h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brewton
Wed, Apr 15, 1:54 AM CDT
Return by in Huntsville
Wed, Apr 15, 7:25 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Huntsville
2026-04-14T20:24
Arrive Brewton
Wed, Apr 15, 1:54 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:30 AM to 1:30 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
6:00 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Huntsville
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Thorsby
AL

Town in Alabama, USA

From Huntsville
146.1 mi
02h 45m
To Brewton
145.7 mi
02h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Tonight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 PM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S
Destination
86°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 5:00 PM CDT
Wind
10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 left to continue on Montgomery

    1940 ft · 28 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    171.4 mi · 3 hr 8 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward US 84: Evergreen, Monroeville

    897 ft · 23 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left

    30 m · 8 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left

    1.2 km · 50 sec

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Conecuh County 58

    716 ft · 10 sec · Conecuh County 58

  20. 20

    Turn straight

    23.4 mi · 35 min

  21. 21

    Turn sharp right onto Belleville Avenue

    31 m · 8 sec · Belleville Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Bob Teller Drive

    54 m · 8 sec · Bob Teller Drive

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Bob Teller Drive

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
23 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Montgomery
172 mi · 59%
I 65 South
74.5 mi · 26%
Washington Street Northeast
19.7 mi · 7%
I 22 West
1.02 mi
US 84
0.17 mi
I 65
0.16 mi
Longest Stretch

Montgomery

Merge slight left

171 mi · 03h 08m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
05h 30m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+39.8 mi
252.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Thorsby
02h 45m from Huntsville
Leave By
6:00 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Clear leaving Huntsville and Sunny near Brewton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 291.9 miles (469.7 km) and usually takes 05h 30m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Thorsby is a useful midpoint, sitting about 146.1 miles from Huntsville and 145.7 miles from Brewton.

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

The direct path is about 252.1 miles (405.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.8 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:00 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.01 one way or $78.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 91.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Huntsville and Sunny near Brewton.

Stop Ideas Near Thorsby

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

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

BUS

Brent, AL

43 mi away
10393 Alabama Highway 5
BUS

Selma, AL

63 mi away
434 Broad Street
BUS

Marion, AL

64 mi away
26400 Alabama Highway 14
RAIL

Birmingham

67 mi away
1819 Morris Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Huntsville and Brewton. Straight-line distance: 252.06 mi (405.65 km).

Huntsville

#1 Huntsville

The second most populous city in Alabama.

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

#2 Brewton

City in Escambia County, Alabama, United States

Population5,141
Coordinates31.1051800, -87.0721900
Altitude25
CountryUnited States
Start: Huntsville (-86.58594, 34.7304)
End: Brewton (-87.07219, 31.10518)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 470 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.3 gal
38.99 L · about $39.01
Round trip
$78.01
20.6 gal · 77.98 L
Estimated CO2
91.5 kg one way
Round trip: 183.1 kg / 404 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $39.01 $78.01
Mid-grade $4.26 $43.87 $87.74
Premium $4.63 $47.64 $95.28
Diesel $5.42 $55.77 $111.55

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Huntsville and Brewton. The current time is 20:24:29.

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.