How far is Huntsville, AL from Guin, AL?

The driving distance from Huntsville, AL to Guin, AL is about 115 miles (185 km), with a travel time of about 02h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 92.4 miles (148.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 46m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
114.96 mi
02h 23m
Flight
92.4 mi
148.7 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
92.4 mi
Kilometers
148.7 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
114.96 mi
Kilometers
185.01 km
Drive Time
02h 23m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Guin
Wed, May 13, 12:32 AM CDT
Return by in Huntsville
Wed, May 13, 2:56 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Huntsville
2026-05-12T22:09
Arrive Guin
Wed, May 13, 12:32 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:23 AM to 12:23 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:44 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Huntsville
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Moulton
AL

City in Alabama

From Huntsville
57.5 mi
01h 11m
To Guin
57.5 mi
01h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph E
Destination
81°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    Turn right onto Moulton Street East

    2.2 mi · 5 min · Moulton Street East

  14. 14

    Continue on Gordon Terry Parkway

    7.5 mi · 9 min · Gordon Terry Parkway

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    2 mi · 2 min

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    33.4 mi · 40 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward US 43: Russellville, Muscle Shoals, Hamilton

    1144 ft · 24 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Andrew Jackson Highway

    6.7 mi · 8 min · Andrew Jackson Highway

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Andrew Jackson Highway

    6.6 mi · 8 min · Andrew Jackson Highway

  20. 20

    Continue on U.S. Highway 43

    2.8 mi · 3 min · U.S. Highway 43

  21. 21

    Continue on Andrew Jackson Highway

    21.1 mi · 27 min · Andrew Jackson Highway

  22. 22

    Continue straight

    6.6 mi · 10 min

  23. 23

    Turn left

    16 m · 1 sec

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
24 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Gordon Terry Parkway
43 mi · 37%
Andrew Jackson Highway
41 mi · 36%
Washington Street Northeast
19.8 mi · 17%
Huntsville-Decatur Highway
3.52 mi · 3%
U.S. Highway 43
2.84 mi · 2%
Moulton Street East
2.16 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Gordon Terry Parkway

Continue straight

33.4 mi · 00h 40m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 23m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.6 mi
92.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Moulton
01h 11m from Huntsville
Leave By
1:44 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Huntsville and Sunny near Guin.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 115 miles (185 km) and usually takes 02h 23m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Moulton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 57.5 miles from Huntsville and 57.5 miles from Guin.

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

The direct path is about 92.4 miles (148.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:44 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.38 one way or $30.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Moulton

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

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

RAIL

Birmingham

117 mi away
1819 Morris Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Huntsville and Guin. Straight-line distance: 92.4 mi (148.7 km).

Huntsville

#1 Huntsville

The second most populous city in Alabama.

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

#2 Guin

City in Marion County, Alabama, United States

Population2,250
Coordinates33.9656600, -87.9147500
Altitude136
CountryUnited States
Start: Huntsville (-86.58594, 34.7304)
End: Guin (-87.91475, 33.96566)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 185 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.06 gal
15.36 L · about $15.38
Round trip
$30.75
8.12 gal · 30.72 L
Estimated CO2
36.1 kg one way
Round trip: 72.2 kg / 159 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $15.38 $30.75
Mid-grade $4.26 $17.29 $34.58
Premium $4.63 $18.78 $37.56
Diesel $5.42 $21.98 $43.97

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Huntsville and Guin. The current time is 22:09:32.

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.