How far is Huntsville, AL from Foley, AL?

The driving distance from Huntsville, AL to Foley, AL is about 364.6 miles (586.7 km), with a travel time of about 06h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 305.5 miles (491.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 49m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
364.53 mi
06h 54m
Flight
305.5 mi
491.65 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
305.5 mi
Kilometers
491.65 km
Flight Time
00h 36m

Driving Distance

Road route
364.53 mi
Kilometers
586.65 km
Drive Time
06h 54m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Foley
Fri, Apr 10, 6:55 PM CDT
Return by in Huntsville
Sat, Apr 11, 1:50 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Huntsville
2026-04-10T12:01
Arrive Foley
Fri, Apr 10, 6:55 PM CDT
Route Timing
06h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:55 PM to 2:25 PM CDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
10:10 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Huntsville
8:00 PM CDT
Overnight-style route

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
Millbrook
AL

City in Autauga and Elmore counties, Alabama, United States of America

From Huntsville
182.5 mi
03h 27m
To Foley
182 mi
03h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 10 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S
Destination
77°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 10 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    226.4 mi · 4 hr 7 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 287: Gulf Shores, Parkway, Bay Minette, Rabun

    1397 ft · 39 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Rabun Road

    4.3 mi · 7 min · Rabun Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Bay Minette Bypass

    5.5 mi · 9 min · Bay Minette Bypass

  19. 19

    Continue on Gulf Shores Parkway

    17.4 mi · 22 min · Gulf Shores Parkway

  20. 20

    Continue straight

    14.6 mi · 23 min

  21. 21

    Turn left onto East Laurel Avenue

    20 m · 2 sec · East Laurel Avenue

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Laurel Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Montgomery
227 mi · 62%
I 65 South
74.5 mi · 20%
Gulf Shores Parkway
32 mi · 9%
Washington Street Northeast
19.7 mi · 5%
Bay Minette Bypass
5.46 mi · 1%
Rabun Road
4.35 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Montgomery

Merge slight left

226 mi · 04h 07m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
06h 54m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
13h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+59.1 mi
305.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Millbrook
03h 27m from Huntsville
Leave By
10:10 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Huntsville and Sunny near Foley.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 364.6 miles (586.7 km) and usually takes 06h 54m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Millbrook is a useful midpoint, sitting about 182.5 miles from Huntsville and 182 miles from Foley.

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

The direct path is about 305.5 miles (491.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 59.1 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 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $48.70 one way or $97.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 114.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Huntsville and Sunny near Foley.

Stop Ideas Near Millbrook

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

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

BUS

Montgomery, AL

17 mi away
950 West South Boulevard
BUS

Selma, AL

62 mi away
434 Broad Street
BUS

Marion, AL

91 mi away
26400 Alabama Highway 14
BUS

Brent, AL

93 mi away
10393 Alabama Highway 5

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Huntsville and Foley. Straight-line distance: 305.5 mi (491.65 km).

Huntsville

#1 Huntsville

The second most populous city in Alabama.

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

#2 Foley

City in Baldwin County, Alabama, United States

Population21,446
Coordinates30.4065900, -87.6836000
Altitude25
CountryUnited States
Start: Huntsville (-86.58594, 34.7304)
End: Foley (-87.6836, 30.40659)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 587 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)12h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.86 gal
48.69 L · about $48.70
Round trip
$97.40
25.72 gal · 97.38 L
Estimated CO2
114.3 kg one way
Round trip: 228.6 kg / 504 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $48.70 $97.40
Mid-grade $4.26 $54.77 $109.54
Premium $4.63 $59.48 $118.96
Diesel $5.42 $69.64 $139.27

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 · Apr 10, 2026

There is no time difference between Huntsville and Foley. The current time is 12:01:14.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.