How far is Huntsville, AL from Bynum, AL?
The driving distance from Huntsville, AL to Bynum, AL is about 106.6 miles (171.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 85.1 miles (136.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 57m 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 02h 28m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Alabama, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Clear
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Huntsville and Bynum.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Huntsville and Bynum.
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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 · 10 sec · West Side Square
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Continue on Madison Street
1.2 km · 2 min · Madison Street
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Turn left onto Governors Drive Southeast
35.5 mi · 44 min · Governors Drive Southeast
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Continue on Gunter Avenue
2.5 mi · 5 min · Gunter Avenue
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Continue on Florida Short Route
28.1 mi · 41 min · Florida Short Route
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Turn slight left onto 4th Street Northwest
2497 ft · 54 sec · 4th Street Northwest
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Turn right onto 5th Avenue Northwest
1.4 mi · 3 min · 5th Avenue Northwest
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Continue on West Meighan Boulevard
9 mi · 15 min · West Meighan Boulevard
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Continue on Chastain Boulevard East
18.7 mi · 22 min · Chastain Boulevard East
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Turn right onto Bynum Leatherwood Road
1461 ft · 30 sec · Bynum Leatherwood Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Bynum Leatherwood Road
39 m · 3 sec · Bynum Leatherwood Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Bynum Leatherwood Road
5.3 mi · 8 min · Bynum Leatherwood Road
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Keep slight left to continue on Bynum Leatherwood Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Bynum Leatherwood Road
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Turn right onto Albert P Brewer Highway
1.3 mi · 2 min · Albert P Brewer Highway
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Turn right onto Old State Route 202
2150 ft · 34 sec · Old State Route 202
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Turn right onto Bynum Boulevard
2.1 mi · 3 min · Bynum Boulevard
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Bynum Boulevard
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Huntsville and Bynum.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
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.
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.
Mostly Clear leaving Huntsville and Sunny near Bynum.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Huntsville to Bynum?
The road trip is about 106.6 miles (171.5 km) and usually takes 02h 28m 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?
Boaz is a useful midpoint, sitting about 53.3 miles from Huntsville and 53.3 miles from Bynum.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 85.1 miles (136.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.5 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 1:32 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.24 one way or $28.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Huntsville and Sunny near Bynum.
Stop Ideas Near Boaz
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 Boaz.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Huntsville and Bynum. Straight-line distance: 85.06 mi (136.89 km).
#1 Huntsville
The second most populous city in Alabama.
| Population | 202,964 |
| Coordinates | 34.7304000, -86.5859400 |
| Altitude | 193 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Bynum
Unincorporated community
| Population | 1,795 |
| Coordinates | 33.6131600, -85.9610800 |
| Altitude | 182 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bynum (-85.96108, 33.61316)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 171 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 46m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 19m |
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 | $14.24 | $28.48 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $16.01 | $32.03 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $17.39 | $34.78 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $20.36 | $40.72 |
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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