How far is Huntsville, AL from Camden, AL?

The driving distance from Huntsville, AL to Camden, AL is about 226.4 miles (364.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 193.6 miles (311.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 39m 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
226.44 mi
04h 49m
Flight
193.59 mi
311.56 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
193.59 mi
Kilometers
311.56 km
Flight Time
00h 23m

Driving Distance

Road route
226.44 mi
Kilometers
364.42 km
Drive Time
04h 49m

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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 04h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Camden
Thu, Apr 23, 2:35 AM CDT
Return by in Huntsville
Thu, Apr 23, 7:25 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Huntsville
2026-04-22T21:45
Arrive Camden
Thu, Apr 23, 2:35 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:50 AM to 12:50 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
7:20 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
Bessemer
AL

City in Jefferson County, Alabama, United States

From Huntsville
113.4 mi
02h 24m
To Camden
113.1 mi
02h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW
Destination
81°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    3.7 mi · 5 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward I 20 West, I 59 South: Tuscaloosa

    2224 ft · 54 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    26.9 mi · 30 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward US 11 South, AL 5 South: West Blocton, Centreville

    1746 ft · 35 sec

  19. 19

    Turn left

    3.2 mi · 5 min

  20. 20

    Turn left onto State Route 5

    18.9 mi · 26 min · State Route 5

  21. 21

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward State Route 5

    69 m · 8 sec · State Route 5

  22. 22

    Exit the roundabout onto State Route 5

    49.8 mi · 1 hr 11 min · State Route 5

  23. 23

    Continue on Jefferson Davis Highway

    4.3 mi · 6 min · Jefferson Davis Highway

  24. 24

    Continue on State Route 5

    4.1 mi · 6 min · State Route 5

  25. 25

    Turn right

    2139 ft · 1 min

  26. 26

    Turn left onto State Route 28

    18.3 mi · 32 min · State Route 28

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Planters Street

    75 m · 16 sec · Planters Street

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Union Street

    51 m · 7 sec · Union Street

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Union Street

Car Route Details

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

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
29 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
4 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 65 South
74.5 mi · 33%
State Route 5
72.8 mi · 32%
I 20 West
27.3 mi · 12%
Washington Street Northeast
19.7 mi · 9%
State Route 28
18.3 mi · 8%
Jefferson Davis Highway
4.27 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 65 South

Merge slight left

73.7 mi · 01h 19m

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
04h 49m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+32.8 mi
193.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bessemer
02h 24m from Huntsville
Leave By
7:20 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Huntsville and Partly Sunny near Camden.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 226.4 miles (364.4 km) and usually takes 04h 49m 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?

Bessemer is a useful midpoint, sitting about 113.4 miles from Huntsville and 113.1 miles from Camden.

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

The direct path is about 193.6 miles (311.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.8 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 7:20 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.26 one way or $60.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 71 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Huntsville and Partly Sunny near Camden.

Stop Ideas Near Bessemer

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Bessemer and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 13.7 mi away

City of Adamsville City Hall

Adamsville , AL
4828 Main St, Adamsville, AL 35005
Rating 3.0/5 2 reviews City government office,City clerk's office,City courthouse,City Hall,Tourist information center
Helena City Hall
Meeting point 11 mi away

Helena City Hall

Helena , AL
816 Hwy 52 W, Helena, AL 35080
Rating 3.8/5 11 reviews City government office
The Preserve Town Hall
Nearby stop 8.2 mi away

The Preserve Town Hall

Hoover , AL
601 Preserve Way, Hoover, AL 35226
Rating 4.5/5 33 reviews Conference center

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Bessemer.

RAIL

Birmingham

18 mi away
1819 Morris Ave.
BUS

Brent, AL

53 mi away
10393 Alabama Highway 5
RAIL

Tuscaloosa

61 mi away
2105 Greensboro Ave
BUS

Marion, AL

92 mi away
26400 Alabama Highway 14

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Huntsville and Camden. Straight-line distance: 193.59 mi (311.56 km).

Huntsville

#1 Huntsville

The second most populous city in Alabama.

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

#2 Camden

City in Wilcox County, Alabama, United States

Population1,694
Coordinates31.9909800, -87.2905500
Altitude64
CountryUnited States
Start: Huntsville (-86.58594, 34.7304)
End: Camden (-87.29055, 31.99098)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 364 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.99 gal
30.25 L · about $30.26
Round trip
$60.52
15.98 gal · 60.5 L
Estimated CO2
71 kg one way
Round trip: 142 kg / 313 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $30.26 $60.52
Mid-grade $4.26 $34.03 $68.06
Premium $4.63 $36.95 $73.91
Diesel $5.42 $43.27 $86.53

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Huntsville and Camden. The current time is 21:45:22.

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.