How far is Huntsville, AL from Collinsville, AL?

The driving distance from Huntsville, AL to Collinsville, AL is about 81.2 miles (130.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 52.4 miles (84.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 24m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
81.23 mi
01h 42m
Flight
52.39 mi
84.32 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
52.39 mi
Kilometers
84.32 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
81.23 mi
Kilometers
130.73 km
Drive Time
01h 42m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Collinsville
Thu, Apr 16, 5:30 AM CDT
Return by in Huntsville
Thu, Apr 16, 7:12 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Huntsville
2026-04-16T03:48
Arrive Collinsville
Thu, Apr 16, 5:30 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:42 AM to 11:42 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:06 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Huntsville
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Scottsboro
AL

City in Alabama

From Huntsville
40.6 mi
00h 51m
To Collinsville
40.6 mi
00h 51m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSW
Destination
83°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    2312 ft · 50 sec · Washington Street Northeast

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right

    2022 ft · 42 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    39.8 mi · 47 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward 35: Veterans Drive

    1292 ft · 25 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Veterans Drive

    12.6 mi · 17 min · Veterans Drive

  11. 11

    Continue on West Main Street

    8.9 mi · 12 min · West Main Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Love Road

    3.7 mi · 5 min · Love Road

  13. 13

    Take the ramp right

    1413 ft · 34 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    13 mi · 14 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward 68: Collinsville, Crossville

    1099 ft · 32 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  17. 17

    Continue on West Main Street

    654 ft · 34 sec · West Main Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto 1st Avenue

    22 m · 3 sec · 1st Avenue

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 1st Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
19 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Washington Street Northeast
40.6 mi · 50%
Love Road
17 mi · 21%
Veterans Drive
12.6 mi · 16%
West Main Street
9.03 mi · 11%
35
0.24 mi
68
0.21 mi
Longest Stretch

Washington Street Northeast

Merge slight left

39.8 mi · 00h 47m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 42m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.8 mi
52.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Scottsboro
00h 51m from Huntsville
Leave By
3:06 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Huntsville and Sunny near Collinsville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 81.2 miles (130.7 km) and usually takes 01h 42m 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?

Scottsboro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 40.6 miles from Huntsville and 40.6 miles from Collinsville.

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

The direct path is about 52.4 miles (84.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:06 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.87 one way or $21.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Huntsville and Sunny near Collinsville.

Stop Ideas Near Scottsboro

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Scottsboro, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Anniston

115 mi away
126 West 4th St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Huntsville and Collinsville. Straight-line distance: 52.39 mi (84.32 km).

Huntsville

#1 Huntsville

The second most populous city in Alabama.

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

#2 Collinsville

Town in Alabama

Population1,938
Coordinates34.2639800, -85.8605300
Altitude214
CountryUnited States
Start: Huntsville (-86.58594, 34.7304)
End: Collinsville (-85.86053, 34.26398)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 131 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 00m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.87 gal
10.85 L · about $10.87
Round trip
$21.74
5.74 gal · 21.7 L
Estimated CO2
25.5 kg one way
Round trip: 51 kg / 112 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $10.87 $21.74
Mid-grade $4.26 $12.22 $24.45
Premium $4.63 $13.27 $26.55
Diesel $5.42 $15.54 $31.08

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Huntsville and Collinsville. The current time is 03:48:38.

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.