How far is Huntsville, AL from Evergreen, AL?

The driving distance from Huntsville, AL to Evergreen, AL is about 266 miles (428.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 228.8 miles (368.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 48m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
265.99 mi
04h 54m
Flight
228.8 mi
368.22 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
228.8 mi
Kilometers
368.22 km
Flight Time
00h 27m

Driving Distance

Road route
265.99 mi
Kilometers
428.07 km
Drive Time
04h 54m

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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 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Evergreen
Sat, Nov 7, 8:19 PM CST
Return by in Huntsville
Sun, Nov 8, 1:13 AM CST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Huntsville
2026-11-07T15:25
Arrive Evergreen
Sat, Nov 7, 8:19 PM CST
Route Timing
04h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:54 AM to 12:54 PM CST

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
7:12 AM CST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Huntsville
9:00 PM CST
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
Calera
AL

City in Shelby County, Alabama, United States

From Huntsville
133.2 mi
02h 27m
To Evergreen
132.8 mi
02h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
This Afternoon

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 3:00 PM CST
Wind
5 to 10 mph N
Destination
68°F
This Afternoon

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 3:00 PM CST
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    167.7 mi · 3 hr 4 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward 83: Evergreen, Midway

    1182 ft · 27 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left

    1.9 mi · 3 min

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Rural Street

    108 m · 9 sec · Rural Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Court Street

    683 ft · 35 sec · Court Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Cooper Street

    7 m · 1 sec · Cooper Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Cooper Street

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Montgomery
168 mi · 63%
I 65 South
74.5 mi · 28%
Washington Street Northeast
19.7 mi · 7%
I 22 West
1.02 mi
83
0.22 mi
I 65
0.16 mi
Longest Stretch

Montgomery

Merge slight left

168 mi · 03h 04m

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 54m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+37.2 mi
228.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Calera
02h 27m from Huntsville
Leave By
7:12 AM CST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Huntsville and Partly Sunny near Evergreen.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 266 miles (428.1 km) and usually takes 04h 54m 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?

Calera is a useful midpoint, sitting about 133.2 miles from Huntsville and 132.8 miles from Evergreen.

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

The direct path is about 228.8 miles (368.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.2 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:12 AM CST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.44 one way or $68.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 83.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Huntsville and Partly Sunny near Evergreen.

Stop Ideas Near Calera

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Calera, 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 Calera.

BUS

Brent, AL

42 mi away
10393 Alabama Highway 5
RAIL

Birmingham

46 mi away
1819 Morris Ave.
BUS

Marion, AL

74 mi away
26400 Alabama Highway 14
RAIL

Tuscaloosa

76 mi away
2105 Greensboro Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Huntsville and Evergreen. Straight-line distance: 228.8 mi (368.22 km).

Huntsville

#1 Huntsville

The second most populous city in Alabama.

Population202,964
Coordinates34.7304000, -86.5859400
Altitude193
CountryUnited States
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#2 Evergreen

Evergreen is a place in Alabama, United States.

Population0
Coordinates31.4335000, -86.9569200
Altitude83
CountryUnited States
Start: Huntsville (-86.58594, 34.7304)
End: Evergreen (-86.95692, 31.4335)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 428 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.39 gal
35.53 L · about $34.44
Round trip
$68.89
18.78 gal · 71.06 L
Estimated CO2
83.4 kg one way
Round trip: 166.9 kg / 368 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.67 $34.44 $68.89
Mid-grade $4.15 $39.01 $78.01
Premium $4.55 $42.76 $85.52
Diesel $5.82 $54.67 $109.34

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 · Nov 07, 2026

There is no time difference between Huntsville and Evergreen. The current time is 15:25:24.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.