How far is Huntsville, AL from Flomaton, AL?
The driving distance from Huntsville, AL to Flomaton, AL is about 306.4 miles (493.1 km), with a travel time of about 05h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 260.7 miles (419.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 19m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 39m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Chilton County, Alabama, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Huntsville and Flomaton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Huntsville and Flomaton.
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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
194.7 mi · 3 hr 33 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 113: Flomaton, Wallace
1268 ft · 32 sec
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Turn left onto Barnett Highway
13.6 mi · 17 min · Barnett Highway
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At the end of the road, turn right
1 mi · 2 min
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Turn left onto Palafox Street
1 km · 2 min · Palafox Street
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Turn right onto Ringold Street
551 ft · 30 sec · Ringold Street
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Turn left onto Houston Street
35 m · 5 sec · Houston Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Houston Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Huntsville and Flomaton.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Montgomery
Merge slight left
195 mi · 03h 33m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Huntsville and Mostly Sunny near Flomaton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Huntsville to Flomaton?
The road trip is about 306.4 miles (493.1 km) and usually takes 05h 39m 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?
Clanton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 153.4 miles from Huntsville and 153 miles from Flomaton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 260.7 miles (419.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 45.7 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:40 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.94 one way or $81.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 96.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Huntsville and Mostly Sunny near Flomaton.
Stop Ideas Near Clanton
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 Clanton.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Huntsville and Flomaton. Straight-line distance: 260.69 mi (419.54 km).
#1 Huntsville
The second most populous city in Alabama.
| Population | 202,964 |
| Coordinates | 34.7304000, -86.5859400 |
| Altitude | 193 |
| Country | United States |
End: Flomaton (-87.26081, 31.00018)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 493 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 06m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 49m |
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 | $40.94 | $81.87 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $46.04 | $92.08 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $50.00 | $99.99 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $58.54 | $117.07 |
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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