How far is Huntsville, AL from Demopolis, AL?

The driving distance from Huntsville, AL to Demopolis, AL is about 209.7 miles (337.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 169 miles (271.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 03m 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
209.68 mi
04h 01m
Flight
168.96 mi
271.92 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
168.96 mi
Kilometers
271.92 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
209.68 mi
Kilometers
337.45 km
Drive Time
04h 01m

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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 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Demopolis
Tue, May 5, 5:03 AM CDT
Return by in Huntsville
Tue, May 5, 9:05 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Huntsville
2026-05-05T01:01
Arrive Demopolis
Tue, May 5, 5:03 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:02 AM to 12:02 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
8:56 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
McDonald Chapel
AL

Census designated place

From Huntsville
104.9 mi
02h 00m
To Demopolis
104.8 mi
02h 00m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
81°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    78.9 mi · 1 hr 25 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward Union

    974 ft · 29 sec

  19. 19

    Turn left onto M L King Highway

    1.3 mi · 3 min · M L King Highway

  20. 20

    Merge slight left

    4.6 mi · 6 min

  21. 21

    Turn left onto 1st Avenue

    601 ft · 27 sec · 1st Avenue

  22. 22

    Merge slight right onto Greensboro Street

    1546 ft · 33 sec · Greensboro Street

  23. 23

    Turn slight right onto Demopolis Highway

    24 mi · 34 min · Demopolis Highway

  24. 24

    Turn left onto East Capitol Street

    113 m · 7 sec · East Capitol Street

  25. 25

    Turn right onto North Strawberry Avenue

    86 m · 12 sec · North Strawberry Avenue

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Strawberry Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
26 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
6 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 20 West
79.3 mi · 38%
I 65 South
74.5 mi · 36%
Demopolis Highway
24 mi · 11%
Washington Street Northeast
19.7 mi · 9%
M L King Highway
5.91 mi · 3%
Montgomery
4.12 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 20 West

Merge slight left

78.9 mi · 01h 25m

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 01m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+40.7 mi
169 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
McDonald Chapel
02h 00m from Huntsville
Leave By
8:56 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Huntsville and Mostly Sunny near Demopolis.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 209.7 miles (337.4 km) and usually takes 04h 01m 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?

McDonald Chapel is a useful midpoint, sitting about 104.9 miles from Huntsville and 104.8 miles from Demopolis.

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

The direct path is about 169 miles (271.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 40.7 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 8:56 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.02 one way or $56.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 65.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Huntsville and Mostly Sunny near Demopolis.

Stop Ideas Near McDonald Chapel

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 McDonald Chapel and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 7.7 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
West Jefferson Town Hall
Meeting point 14.4 mi away

West Jefferson Town Hall

Quinton , AL
7000 W Jefferson Rd, Quinton, AL 35130
Rating 4.6/5 16 reviews City Hall
The Preserve Town Hall
Nearby stop 9 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 McDonald Chapel.

RAIL

Birmingham

12 mi away
1819 Morris Ave.
BUS

Brent, AL

66 mi away
10393 Alabama Highway 5
RAIL

Tuscaloosa

69 mi away
2105 Greensboro Ave
RAIL

Anniston

103 mi away
126 West 4th St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Huntsville and Demopolis. Straight-line distance: 168.96 mi (271.92 km).

Huntsville

#1 Huntsville

The second most populous city in Alabama.

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

#2 Demopolis

City in Alabama

Population6,539
Coordinates32.5176400, -87.8364000
Altitude37
CountryUnited States
Start: Huntsville (-86.58594, 34.7304)
End: Demopolis (-87.8364, 32.51764)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 337 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.4 gal
28.01 L · about $28.02
Round trip
$56.05
14.8 gal · 56.02 L
Estimated CO2
65.8 kg one way
Round trip: 131.5 kg / 290 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $28.02 $56.05
Mid-grade $4.26 $31.52 $63.03
Premium $4.63 $34.23 $68.45
Diesel $5.42 $40.07 $80.14

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 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Huntsville and Demopolis. The current time is 01:01:31.

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.