How far is Huntsville, AL from Citronelle, AL?
The driving distance from Huntsville, AL to Citronelle, AL is about 342.4 miles (551 km), with a travel time of about 06h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 268.9 miles (432.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 42m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
Reverse, save, or send this route
This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 06h 21m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
Town in Alabama
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Showers And Thunderstorms
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Huntsville and Citronelle.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Huntsville and Citronelle.
-
1
Start on Spring Street Southwest
1 m · 4 sec · Spring Street Southwest
-
2
Turn right onto West Side Square
115 m · 16 sec · West Side Square
-
3
Continue on South Side Square
113 m · 16 sec · South Side Square
-
4
Turn left onto East Side Square
113 m · 9 sec · East Side Square
-
5
Continue on Washington Street Southeast
111 m · 9 sec · Washington Street Southeast
-
6
Continue on Washington Street Northeast
2489 ft · 54 sec · Washington Street Northeast
-
7
Take the ramp slight left
1580 ft · 41 sec
-
8
Merge slight left
18.9 mi · 20 min
-
9
Take the exit slight right toward I 65: Birmingham, Nashville
864 ft · 16 sec
-
10
Keep slight left to continue on I 65 South: Birmingham
1.3 km · 2 min
-
11
Merge slight left
73.7 mi · 1 hr 19 min
-
12
Take the exit slight right toward I 22 West, US 31: Memphis, Fultondale
2715 ft · 38 sec
-
13
Keep slight left to continue on I 22 West: Memphis
2666 ft · 38 sec
-
14
Keep slight left to continue on Montgomery
1940 ft · 28 sec
-
15
Merge slight left
3.7 mi · 5 min
-
16
Take the exit slight right toward I 20 West, I 59 South: Tuscaloosa
2224 ft · 54 sec
-
17
Merge slight left
139.4 mi · 2 hr 30 min
-
18
Take the exit slight right toward US 45 South: Quitman
1419 ft · 49 sec
-
19
Merge slight left
14.6 mi · 17 min
-
20
Continue straight
1.1 km · 46 sec
-
21
Continue straight
3.7 mi · 4 min
-
22
Continue straight
5.4 mi · 6 min
-
23
Continue straight
5.5 mi · 6 min
-
24
Continue straight
2.7 mi · 3 min
-
25
Continue straight
1.7 mi · 2 min
-
26
Continue straight
3.9 mi · 5 min
-
27
Continue straight
9.8 mi · 11 min
-
28
Continue straight
2 mi · 2 min
-
29
Continue straight
4.9 mi · 6 min
-
30
Continue straight
17.4 mi · 20 min
-
31
Keep slight left
29.6 mi · 34 min
-
32
Turn left onto East State Street
3148 ft · 1 min · East State Street
-
33
Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East State Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Huntsville and Citronelle.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 20 West
Merge slight left
139 mi · 02h 30m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Huntsville and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Citronelle.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Huntsville to Citronelle?
The road trip is about 342.4 miles (551 km) and usually takes 06h 21m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Moundville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 171.3 miles from Huntsville and 171 miles from Citronelle.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 268.9 miles (432.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 73.5 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $45.75 one way or $91.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 107.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Huntsville and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Citronelle.
Stop Ideas Near Moundville
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 Moundville.
Tuscaloosa
Brent, AL
Marion, AL
Selma, AL
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Huntsville and Citronelle. Straight-line distance: 268.9 mi (432.75 km).
#1 Huntsville
The second most populous city in Alabama.
| Population | 202,964 |
| Coordinates | 34.7304000, -86.5859400 |
| Altitude | 193 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Citronelle
City in Mobile County, Alabama, United States
| Population | 3,873 |
| Coordinates | 31.0907300, -88.2280600 |
| Altitude | 94 |
| Country | United States |
End: Citronelle (-88.22806, 31.09073)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 551 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 50m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 53m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 16m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.79 | $45.75 | $91.49 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $51.45 | $102.90 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $55.87 | $111.74 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $65.41 | $130.83 |
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 · May 30, 2026
Distance to Other Cities
Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.