How far is Huntsville, AL from Fayette, AL?
The driving distance from Huntsville, AL to Fayette, AL is about 134.9 miles (217.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 101.4 miles (163.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 43m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 51m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Huntsville and Fayette.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Huntsville and Fayette.
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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
40 mi · 43 min
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Take the exit slight right toward 69: Good Hope, Cullman
28.1 mi · 40 min
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Continue on Industrial Parkway
3.1 mi · 4 min · Industrial Parkway
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Take the ramp slight right toward Tupelo
1687 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left
4.1 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward 69: Jasper, Tuscaloosa, Oakman
1378 ft · 42 sec
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Turn left
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Continue on State Route 124
2.5 mi · 4 min · State Route 124
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Keep slight right
4.2 mi · 6 min
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Turn left
23.9 mi · 33 min
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Turn left
1.3 mi · 2 min
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At the end of the road, turn left
4.9 mi · 9 min
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Turn right onto Columbus Street East
550 ft · 16 sec · Columbus Street East
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Columbus Street East
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Huntsville and Fayette.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
I 65 South
Merge slight left
40 mi · 00h 43m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Huntsville and Sunny near Fayette.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Huntsville to Fayette?
The road trip is about 134.9 miles (217.1 km) and usually takes 02h 51m 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?
Dodge City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 67.5 miles from Huntsville and 67.4 miles from Fayette.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 101.4 miles (163.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.5 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 12:46 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.03 one way or $36.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Huntsville and Sunny near Fayette.
Stop Ideas Near Dodge City
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 Dodge City.
Birmingham
Anniston
Tuscaloosa
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Huntsville and Fayette. Straight-line distance: 101.4 mi (163.18 km).
#1 Huntsville
The second most populous city in Alabama.
| Population | 202,964 |
| Coordinates | 34.7304000, -86.5859400 |
| Altitude | 193 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Fayette
City in Howard County, Missouri
| Population | 4,249 |
| Coordinates | 33.6845500, -87.8308500 |
| Altitude | 111 |
| Country | United States |
End: Fayette (-87.83085, 33.68455)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 217 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 55m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 40m |
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 | $18.03 | $36.05 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $20.27 | $40.55 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $22.02 | $44.03 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $25.78 | $51.55 |
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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