How far is Huntsville, AL from Chelsea, AL?
The driving distance from Huntsville, AL to Chelsea, AL is about 4 miles (6.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 09m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 3 miles (4.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 18m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
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City in Talladega County, Alabama, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Huntsville and Chelsea.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Huntsville and Chelsea.
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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
725 ft · 21 sec · Madison Street
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Turn right onto Williams Avenue Southwest
1718 ft · 58 sec · Williams Avenue Southwest
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Turn left onto Monroe Street Southwest
923 ft · 28 sec · Monroe Street Southwest
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Monroe Street Southwest
40 m · 4 sec · Monroe Street Southwest
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Exit the roundabout onto Monroe Street Southwest
1175 ft · 34 sec · Monroe Street Southwest
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Turn right onto Governors Drive Southwest
927 ft · 33 sec · Governors Drive Southwest
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Turn left onto Access Road Southwest
56 m · 3 sec · Access Road Southwest
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Continue on Memorial Parkway Southwest
2322 ft · 39 sec · Memorial Parkway Southwest
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Take the ramp slight left
64 m · 5 sec
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Merge slight left onto Memorial Parkway Southwest
1238 ft · 21 sec · Memorial Parkway Southwest
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Take the exit slight right toward Drake Avenue
78 m · 6 sec
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Turn straight onto Memorial Parkway Southwest South Frontage Road
1138 ft · 24 sec · Memorial Parkway Southwest South Frontage Road
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Turn right
59 m · 11 sec
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Turn straight onto Drake Avenue Southwest
1.3 mi · 3 min · Drake Avenue Southwest
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Turn left onto Triana Boulevard Southwest
2730 ft · 1 min · Triana Boulevard Southwest
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Triana Boulevard Southwest
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Huntsville and Chelsea.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Drake Avenue Southwest
Turn straight onto Drake Avenue Southwest
1.33 mi · 00h 03m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Huntsville and Sunny near Chelsea.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Huntsville to Chelsea?
The road trip is about 4 miles (6.5 km) and usually takes 00h 09m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Lincoln is a useful midpoint, sitting about 2 miles from Huntsville and 2 miles from Chelsea.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 3 miles (4.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 1 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:12 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.61 one way or $1.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Huntsville and Sunny near Chelsea.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Huntsville and Chelsea. Straight-line distance: 3.07 mi (4.94 km).
#1 Huntsville
The second most populous city in Alabama.
| Population | 202,964 |
| Coordinates | 34.7304000, -86.5859400 |
| Altitude | 193 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Chelsea
City in Madison County, Alabama, United States
| Population | 14,608 |
| Coordinates | 34.6906500, -86.6099900 |
| Altitude | 184 |
| Country | United States |
End: Chelsea (-86.60999, 34.69065)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 6 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 04m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 04m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 03m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 03m |
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 | $0.61 | $1.21 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $0.68 | $1.36 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $0.74 | $1.48 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $0.87 | $1.73 |
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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