How far is Huntsville, AL from Falkville, AL?

The driving distance from Huntsville, AL to Falkville, AL is about 39.7 miles (63.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 31 miles (49.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 31m 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
39.68 mi
00h 45m
Flight
31.03 mi
49.93 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
31.03 mi
Kilometers
49.93 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
39.68 mi
Kilometers
63.86 km
Drive Time
00h 45m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Falkville
Wed, May 6, 9:06 PM CDT
Return by in Huntsville
Wed, May 6, 9:52 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Huntsville
2026-05-06T20:20
Arrive Falkville
Wed, May 6, 9:06 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:46 AM to 10:46 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:58 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
Mooresville
AL

Town in Limestone County, Alabama, United States

From Huntsville
19.8 mi
00h 22m
To Falkville
19.8 mi
00h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Today

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, May 6 11:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
78°F
Wednesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, May 6 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    17.5 mi · 19 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Falkville, Eva

    1645 ft · 41 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto East Pike Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · East Pike Road

  14. 14

    Turn left onto 2nd Avenue

    48 m · 11 sec · 2nd Avenue

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 2nd Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
15 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
37.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Washington Street Northeast
19.7 mi · 50%
I 65 South
18.6 mi · 47%
East Pike Road
0.9 mi · 2%
I 65
0.16 mi
West Side Square
0.07 mi
South Side Square
0.07 mi
Longest Stretch

Washington Street Northeast

Merge slight left

18.9 mi · 00h 20m

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
00h 45m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.7 mi
31 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mooresville
00h 22m from Huntsville
Leave By
4:58 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Huntsville and Showers And Thunderstorms near Falkville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 39.7 miles (63.9 km) and usually takes 00h 45m 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?

Mooresville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.8 miles from Huntsville and 19.8 miles from Falkville.

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

The direct path is about 31 miles (49.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:58 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.30 one way or $10.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Huntsville and Showers And Thunderstorms near Falkville.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Huntsville and Falkville. Straight-line distance: 31.03 mi (49.93 km).

Huntsville

#1 Huntsville

The second most populous city in Alabama.

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

#2 Falkville

Town of the United States

Population1,256
Coordinates34.3684300, -86.9086200
Altitude184
CountryUnited States
Start: Huntsville (-86.58594, 34.7304)
End: Falkville (-86.90862, 34.36843)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 64 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.4 gal
5.3 L · about $5.30
Round trip
$10.60
2.8 gal · 10.6 L
Estimated CO2
12.4 kg one way
Round trip: 24.9 kg / 55 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $5.30 $10.60
Mid-grade $4.26 $5.96 $11.93
Premium $4.63 $6.48 $12.95
Diesel $5.42 $7.58 $15.16

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 07, 2026

There is no time difference between Huntsville and Falkville. The current time is 20:20:22.

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.