How far is Huntsville, AL from Florala, AL?

The driving distance from Huntsville, AL to Florala, AL is about 305.1 miles (491 km), with a travel time of about 05h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 257.8 miles (414.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 38m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
305.09 mi
05h 49m
Flight
257.82 mi
414.92 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
257.82 mi
Kilometers
414.92 km
Flight Time
00h 31m

Driving Distance

Road route
305.09 mi
Kilometers
490.99 km
Drive Time
05h 49m

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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 05h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Florala
Tue, May 5, 12:24 PM CDT
Return by in Huntsville
Tue, May 5, 6:13 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Huntsville
2026-05-05T06:35
Arrive Florala
Tue, May 5, 12:24 PM CDT
Route Timing
05h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:49 AM to 1:49 PM CDT

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

Leave by
5:22 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Huntsville
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Clanton
AL

City in Chilton County, Alabama, United States

From Huntsville
152.8 mi
02h 54m
To Florala
152.3 mi
02h 54m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
82°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    150.2 mi · 2 hr 45 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward 106, 55: Georgiana, Starlington

    1607 ft · 47 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left

    9.4 mi · 11 min

  18. 18

    Continue on Crum Foshee Highway

    17.9 mi · 21 min · Crum Foshee Highway

  19. 19

    At the end of the road, turn left

    3.8 mi · 6 min

  20. 20

    Continue on River Falls Street

    529 ft · 14 sec · River Falls Street

  21. 21

    Continue on Western Bypass

    2.7 mi · 4 min · Western Bypass

  22. 22

    Turn left

    1.9 mi · 3 min

  23. 23

    Continue straight

    22.7 mi · 32 min

  24. 24

    Turn sharp right onto Wall Street

    30 m · 4 sec · Wall Street

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Wall Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
25 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Montgomery
151 mi · 49%
I 65 South
74.5 mi · 24%
Western Bypass
25.4 mi · 8%
Washington Street Northeast
19.7 mi · 6%
Crum Foshee Highway
17.9 mi · 6%
I 22 West
1.02 mi
Longest Stretch

Montgomery

Merge slight left

150 mi · 02h 45m

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
05h 49m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+47.3 mi
257.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Clanton
02h 54m from Huntsville
Leave By
5:22 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Huntsville and Mostly Sunny near Florala.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 305.1 miles (491 km) and usually takes 05h 49m 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 152.8 miles from Huntsville and 152.3 miles from Florala.

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

The direct path is about 257.8 miles (414.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 47.3 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 5:22 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.79 one way or $81.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 95.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Huntsville and Mostly Sunny near Florala.

Stop Ideas Near Clanton

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

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

BUS

Brent, AL

52 mi away
10393 Alabama Highway 5
BUS

Selma, AL

60 mi away
434 Broad Street
BUS

Montgomery, AL

64 mi away
950 West South Boulevard
BUS

Marion, AL

68 mi away
26400 Alabama Highway 14

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Huntsville and Florala. Straight-line distance: 257.82 mi (414.92 km).

Huntsville

#1 Huntsville

The second most populous city in Alabama.

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

#2 Florala

City in Covington County, Alabama, United States

Population1,891
Coordinates31.0051800, -86.3280000
Altitude80
CountryUnited States
Start: Huntsville (-86.58594, 34.7304)
End: Florala (-86.328, 31.00518)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 491 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.77 gal
40.75 L · about $40.79
Round trip
$81.57
21.54 gal · 81.5 L
Estimated CO2
95.7 kg one way
Round trip: 191.4 kg / 422 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $40.79 $81.57
Mid-grade $4.26 $45.87 $91.74
Premium $4.63 $49.81 $99.62
Diesel $5.42 $58.32 $116.64

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 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Huntsville and Florala. The current time is 06:35:05.

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.