How far is Huntsville, AL from Flint City, AL?

The driving distance from Huntsville, AL to Flint City, AL is about 31.6 miles (50.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 26.1 miles (42 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 23m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
31.62 mi
00h 41m
Flight
26.13 mi
42.05 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
26.13 mi
Kilometers
42.05 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
31.62 mi
Kilometers
50.88 km
Drive Time
00h 41m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Flint City
Wed, May 6, 8:57 PM CDT
Return by in Huntsville
Wed, May 6, 9:39 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Huntsville
2026-05-06T20:15
Arrive Flint City
Wed, May 6, 8:57 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:42 AM to 7:42 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:06 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Huntsville
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
15.8 mi
00h 20m
To Flint City
15.8 mi
00h 20m

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
74°F
This Afternoon

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, May 6 12:00 PM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Huntsville and Flint City.

  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

    Continue straight

    624 ft · 9 sec

  10. 10

    Continue on Huntsville-Decatur Highway

    3.5 mi · 4 min · Huntsville-Decatur Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on Bee Line Highway

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Bee Line Highway

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on 6th Avenue Northeast

    2604 ft · 1 min · 6th Avenue Northeast

  13. 13

    Continue on 6th Avenue Southeast

    5.8 mi · 11 min · 6th Avenue Southeast

  14. 14

    Continue on 6th Avenue Southeast

    158 m · 17 sec · 6th Avenue Southeast

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 6th Avenue Southeast

Car Route Details

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

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
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
47.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Washington Street Northeast
19.8 mi · 63%
6th Avenue Southeast
5.89 mi · 19%
Huntsville-Decatur Highway
3.52 mi · 11%
Bee Line Highway
1.62 mi · 5%
6th Avenue Northeast
0.49 mi · 2%
West 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 short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 41m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.5 mi
26.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mooresville
00h 20m from Huntsville
Leave By
7:06 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Huntsville and Showers And Thunderstorms near Flint City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Huntsville to Flint City?

The road trip is about 31.6 miles (50.9 km) and usually takes 00h 41m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Mooresville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.8 miles from Huntsville and 15.8 miles from Flint City.

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

The direct path is about 26.1 miles (42 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.5 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:06 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.20 one way or $8.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Huntsville and Flint City. Straight-line distance: 26.13 mi (42.05 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 Flint City

City in Morgan County, Alabama, United States of America

Population1,033
Coordinates34.5231500, -86.9702900
Altitude184
CountryUnited States
Start: Huntsville (-86.58594, 34.7304)
End: Flint City (-86.97029, 34.52315)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 51 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.11 gal
4.22 L · about $4.20
Round trip
$8.41
2.22 gal · 8.44 L
Estimated CO2
9.9 kg one way
Round trip: 19.7 kg / 43 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $4.20 $8.41
Mid-grade $4.26 $4.73 $9.45
Premium $4.63 $5.13 $10.27
Diesel $5.42 $6.01 $12.02

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 Flint City. The current time is 20:15:39.

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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.