How far is Huntsville, AL from Clay, AL?
The driving distance from Huntsville, AL to Clay, AL is about 85.1 miles (137 km), with a travel time of about 02h 04m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 71 miles (114.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 08m 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 04m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Huntsville and Clay.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Huntsville and Clay.
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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
25.9 mi · 33 min · Memorial Parkway Southwest
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Continue on North Brindlee Mountain Parkway
29 mi · 42 min · North Brindlee Mountain Parkway
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Continue straight
1643 ft · 31 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
60 m · 4 sec
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Exit the roundabout
22.1 mi · 31 min
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Turn left
1892 ft · 34 sec
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Turn slight right
88 m · 11 sec
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Turn slight right onto Center Point Road
1580 ft · 39 sec · Center Point Road
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Turn left onto Main Street
3007 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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Continue on Bud Holmes Road
1.3 mi · 3 min · Bud Holmes Road
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Continue on Dug Hollow Road
2.1 mi · 5 min · Dug Hollow Road
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Turn left onto Old Springville Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · Old Springville Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Old Springville Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Huntsville and Clay.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
North Brindlee Mountain Parkway
Continue on North Brindlee Mountain Parkway
29 mi · 00h 42m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Huntsville and Chance Rain Showers near Clay.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Huntsville to Clay?
The road trip is about 85.1 miles (137 km) and usually takes 02h 04m 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?
Holly Pond is a useful midpoint, sitting about 42.6 miles from Huntsville and 42.5 miles from Clay.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 71 miles (114.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:22 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.36 one way or $22.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Huntsville and Chance Rain Showers near Clay.
Stop Ideas Near Holly Pond
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 Holly Pond.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Huntsville and Clay. Straight-line distance: 71.02 mi (114.29 km).
#1 Huntsville
The second most populous city in Alabama.
| Population | 202,964 |
| Coordinates | 34.7304000, -86.5859400 |
| Altitude | 193 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Clay
City in Alabama, United States
| Population | 10,042 |
| Coordinates | 33.7026000, -86.5997100 |
| Altitude | 285 |
| Country | United States |
End: Clay (-86.59971, 33.7026)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 137 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 50m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 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 | $11.36 | $22.72 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $12.78 | $25.55 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $13.88 | $27.75 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $16.25 | $32.49 |
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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