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

The driving distance from Huntsville, AL to Frisco City, AL is about 293.7 miles (472.6 km), with a travel time of about 05h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 232.6 miles (374.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 50m 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
293.67 mi
05h 25m
Flight
232.63 mi
374.38 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
232.63 mi
Kilometers
374.38 km
Flight Time
00h 28m

Driving Distance

Road route
293.67 mi
Kilometers
472.61 km
Drive Time
05h 25m

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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 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Frisco City
Sun, Apr 19, 12:20 PM CDT
Return by in Huntsville
Sun, Apr 19, 5:45 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Huntsville
2026-04-19T06:55
Arrive Frisco City
Sun, Apr 19, 12:20 PM CDT
Route Timing
05h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:25 AM to 1:25 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
6:10 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
Thorsby
AL

Town in Alabama, USA

From Huntsville
147 mi
02h 42m
To Frisco City
146.6 mi
02h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph NNW
Destination
74°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Huntsville and Frisco 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

    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

    171.4 mi · 3 hr 8 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward US 84: Evergreen, Monroeville

    1028 ft · 25 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right

    21.9 mi · 25 min

  18. 18

    Turn left

    4.2 mi · 6 min

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Snyder Avenue

    14 m · 2 sec · Snyder Avenue

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Snyder Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
20 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Montgomery
172 mi · 58%
I 65 South
74.5 mi · 25%
Washington Street Northeast
19.7 mi · 7%
I 22 West
1.02 mi
US 84
0.19 mi
I 65
0.16 mi
Longest Stretch

Montgomery

Merge slight left

171 mi · 03h 08m

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 25m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+61.1 mi
232.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Thorsby
02h 42m from Huntsville
Leave By
6:10 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Huntsville and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Frisco City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 293.7 miles (472.6 km) and usually takes 05h 25m 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?

Thorsby is a useful midpoint, sitting about 147 miles from Huntsville and 146.6 miles from Frisco City.

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

The direct path is about 232.6 miles (374.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 61.1 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 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:10 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.23 one way or $78.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 92.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Huntsville and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Frisco City.

Stop Ideas Near Thorsby

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

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

BUS

Brent, AL

43 mi away
10393 Alabama Highway 5
BUS

Selma, AL

63 mi away
434 Broad Street
BUS

Marion, AL

64 mi away
26400 Alabama Highway 14
RAIL

Birmingham

67 mi away
1819 Morris Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Huntsville and Frisco City. Straight-line distance: 232.63 mi (374.38 km).

Huntsville

#1 Huntsville

The second most populous city in Alabama.

Population202,964
Coordinates34.7304000, -86.5859400
Altitude193
CountryUnited States
Frisco City

#2 Frisco City

City in Monroe County, Alabama, United States of America

Population1,123
Coordinates31.4335000, -87.4013800
Altitude123
CountryUnited States
Start: Huntsville (-86.58594, 34.7304)
End: Frisco City (-87.40138, 31.4335)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 473 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.36 gal
39.23 L · about $39.23
Round trip
$78.47
20.72 gal · 78.46 L
Estimated CO2
92.1 kg one way
Round trip: 184.1 kg / 406 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $39.23 $78.47
Mid-grade $4.26 $44.12 $88.25
Premium $4.63 $47.92 $95.83
Diesel $5.42 $56.10 $112.20

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Huntsville and Frisco City. The current time is 06:55:25.

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.