How far is Huntsville, AL from Elberta, AL?
The driving distance from Huntsville, AL to Elberta, AL is about 363.6 miles (585.2 km), with a travel time of about 06h 57m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 304 miles (489.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 55m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 57m.
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.
City in Autauga and Elmore counties, Alabama, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Huntsville and Elberta.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Huntsville and Elberta.
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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 · 16 sec · West Side Square
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Continue on South Side Square
113 m · 16 sec · South Side Square
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Turn left onto East Side Square
113 m · 9 sec · East Side Square
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Continue on Washington Street Southeast
111 m · 9 sec · Washington Street Southeast
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Continue on Washington Street Northeast
2489 ft · 54 sec · Washington Street Northeast
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Take the ramp slight left
1580 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left
18.9 mi · 20 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 65: Birmingham, Nashville
864 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 65 South: Birmingham
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
73.7 mi · 1 hr 19 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 22 West, US 31: Memphis, Fultondale
2715 ft · 38 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 22 West: Memphis
2666 ft · 38 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Montgomery
1940 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left
206.4 mi · 3 hr 46 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 21: Atmore, Uriah
1385 ft · 35 sec
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Turn left
8.2 mi · 13 min
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Continue straight
8.3 mi · 12 min
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Turn right
8.2 mi · 11 min
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Turn left
6.8 mi · 10 min
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Turn right onto Barrineau Park Road
2.9 mi · 4 min · Barrineau Park Road
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Keep slight right to continue on Barrineau Park Road
1707 ft · 28 sec · Barrineau Park Road
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Turn right onto Old Pensacola Road
3.7 mi · 5 min · Old Pensacola Road
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Turn left onto County Road 87
8.6 mi · 12 min · County Road 87
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Continue on County Road 87
12.9 mi · 18 min · County Road 87
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Turn right onto State Avenue
1.6 km · 2 min · State Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · State Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Huntsville and Elberta.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
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Merge slight left
206 mi · 03h 46m
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.
Sunny leaving Huntsville and Sunny near Elberta.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Huntsville to Elberta?
The road trip is about 363.6 miles (585.2 km) and usually takes 06h 57m 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?
Millbrook is a useful midpoint, sitting about 182.1 miles from Huntsville and 181.6 miles from Elberta.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 304 miles (489.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 59.6 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 $48.59 one way or $97.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 114 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Huntsville and Sunny near Elberta.
Stop Ideas Near Millbrook
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 Millbrook.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Huntsville and Elberta. Straight-line distance: 303.97 mi (489.19 km).
#1 Huntsville
The second most populous city in Alabama.
| Population | 202,964 |
| Coordinates | 34.7304000, -86.5859400 |
| Altitude | 193 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Elberta
Town of the United States
| Population | 1,753 |
| Coordinates | 30.4143600, -87.5977600 |
| Altitude | 20 |
| Country | United States |
End: Elberta (-87.59776, 30.41436)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 585 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 12h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09h 05m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 03m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 32m |
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 | $48.59 | $97.17 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $54.64 | $109.29 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $59.34 | $118.68 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $69.47 | $138.95 |
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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