How far is Huntsville, AL from Heflin, AL?

The driving distance from Huntsville, AL to Heflin, AL is about 120.3 miles (193.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 94 miles (151.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 28m 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
120.32 mi
02h 44m
Flight
94.01 mi
151.3 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
94.01 mi
Kilometers
151.3 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
120.32 mi
Kilometers
193.64 km
Drive Time
02h 44m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Heflin
Thu, Apr 23, 1:53 AM CDT
Return by in Huntsville
Thu, Apr 23, 4:37 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Huntsville
2026-04-22T23:09
Arrive Heflin
Thu, Apr 23, 1:53 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:44 AM to 12:44 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:02 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
Reece City
AL

Town in Etowah County, Alabama, United States

From Huntsville
60.2 mi
01h 22m
To Heflin
60.1 mi
01h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW
Destination
82°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Spring Street Southwest

    1 m · 4 sec · Spring Street Southwest

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Side Square

    115 m · 10 sec · West Side Square

  3. 3

    Continue on Madison Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Madison Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Governors Drive Southeast

    35.5 mi · 44 min · Governors Drive Southeast

  5. 5

    Continue on Gunter Avenue

    2.5 mi · 5 min · Gunter Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue on Florida Short Route

    28.1 mi · 41 min · Florida Short Route

  7. 7

    Turn slight left onto 4th Street Northwest

    2497 ft · 54 sec · 4th Street Northwest

  8. 8

    Turn right onto 5th Avenue Northwest

    1.4 mi · 3 min · 5th Avenue Northwest

  9. 9

    Continue on West Meighan Boulevard

    9 mi · 15 min · West Meighan Boulevard

  10. 10

    Continue on Chastain Boulevard East

    18.8 mi · 22 min · Chastain Boulevard East

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    2131 ft · 33 sec

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    2085 ft · 35 sec

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    7.2 mi · 9 min

  14. 14

    Continue on Golden Springs Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Golden Springs Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Leon Smith Parkway

    1.3 km · 2 min · Leon Smith Parkway

  16. 16

    Take the exit left toward I 20 East, US 431 South: Atlanta

    11.1 mi · 12 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward AL 9: Heflin, Hollins

    980 ft · 29 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left onto State Route 9

    721 ft · 12 sec · State Route 9

  19. 19

    Continue on Almon Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Almon Street

  20. 20

    Turn right

    3115 ft · 1 min

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Ross Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
21 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Governors Drive Southeast
35.5 mi · 30%
Florida Short Route
28.1 mi · 23%
Chastain Boulevard East
26.9 mi · 22%
I 20 East
11.1 mi · 9%
West Meighan Boulevard
8.97 mi · 7%
Gunter Avenue
2.53 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Governors Drive Southeast

Turn left onto Governors Drive Southeast

35.5 mi · 00h 44m

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 44m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.3 mi
94 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Reece City
01h 22m from Huntsville
Leave By
1:02 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Huntsville and Sunny near Heflin.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 120.3 miles (193.6 km) and usually takes 02h 44m 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?

Reece City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 60.2 miles from Huntsville and 60.1 miles from Heflin.

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

The direct path is about 94 miles (151.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:02 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.09 one way or $32.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Reece City

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

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

RAIL

Anniston

51 mi away
126 West 4th St
RAIL

Birmingham

95 mi away
1819 Morris Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Huntsville and Heflin. Straight-line distance: 94.01 mi (151.3 km).

Huntsville

#1 Huntsville

The second most populous city in Alabama.

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

#2 Heflin

City in Alabama, United States of America

Population3,408
Coordinates33.6489900, -85.5874600
Altitude293
CountryUnited States
Start: Huntsville (-86.58594, 34.7304)
End: Heflin (-85.58746, 33.64899)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 194 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.25 gal
16.07 L · about $16.09
Round trip
$32.19
8.5 gal · 32.14 L
Estimated CO2
37.8 kg one way
Round trip: 75.5 kg / 166 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $16.09 $32.19
Mid-grade $4.26 $18.10 $36.20
Premium $4.63 $19.66 $39.31
Diesel $5.42 $23.01 $46.03

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Huntsville and Heflin. The current time is 23:09:02.

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.