How far is Huntsville, AL from Hokes Bluff, AL?

The driving distance from Huntsville, AL to Hokes Bluff, AL is about 82.3 miles (132.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 65.1 miles (104.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 56m 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
82.25 mi
01h 58m
Flight
65.14 mi
104.84 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
65.14 mi
Kilometers
104.84 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
82.25 mi
Kilometers
132.37 km
Drive Time
01h 58m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hokes Bluff
Tue, May 5, 7:38 PM CDT
Return by in Huntsville
Tue, May 5, 9:36 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Huntsville
2026-05-05T17:40
Arrive Hokes Bluff
Tue, May 5, 7:38 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:58 AM to 11:58 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:34 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
Guntersville
AL

City in Marshall County, Alabama, United States

From Huntsville
41.1 mi
00h 59m
To Hokes Bluff
41.1 mi
00h 59m

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
80°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Huntsville and Hokes Bluff.

  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

    6.3 mi · 11 min · West Meighan Boulevard

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Piedmont Cutoff Highway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Piedmont Cutoff Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on Herman Nelson Highway

    4.8 mi · 7 min · Herman Nelson Highway

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Alford Bend Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Alford Bend Road

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Main Street

    3 m · 1 sec · Main Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
14 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Governors Drive Southeast
35.5 mi · 43%
Florida Short Route
28.1 mi · 34%
West Meighan Boulevard
6.34 mi · 8%
Herman Nelson Highway
4.82 mi · 6%
Gunter Avenue
2.53 mi · 3%
Piedmont Cutoff Highway
1.4 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
01h 58m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.2 mi
65.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Guntersville
00h 59m from Huntsville
Leave By
2:34 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Huntsville and Mostly Sunny near Hokes Bluff.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Huntsville to Hokes Bluff?

The road trip is about 82.3 miles (132.4 km) and usually takes 01h 58m 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?

Guntersville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 41.1 miles from Huntsville and 41.1 miles from Hokes Bluff.

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

The direct path is about 65.1 miles (104.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.2 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 2:34 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.98 one way or $21.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Guntersville

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

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

RAIL

Anniston

90 mi away
126 West 4th St
RAIL

Birmingham

105 mi away
1819 Morris Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Huntsville and Hokes Bluff. Straight-line distance: 65.14 mi (104.84 km).

Huntsville

#1 Huntsville

The second most populous city in Alabama.

Population202,964
Coordinates34.7304000, -86.5859400
Altitude193
CountryUnited States
Hokes Bluff

#2 Hokes Bluff

City in Etowah County, Alabama, United States

Population4,240
Coordinates33.9981500, -85.8663600
Altitude180
CountryUnited States
Start: Huntsville (-86.58594, 34.7304)
End: Hokes Bluff (-85.86636, 33.99815)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 132 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 01m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.9 gal
10.99 L · about $10.98
Round trip
$21.96
5.8 gal · 21.98 L
Estimated CO2
25.8 kg one way
Round trip: 51.5 kg / 114 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $10.98 $21.96
Mid-grade $4.26 $12.35 $24.70
Premium $4.63 $13.41 $26.83
Diesel $5.42 $15.70 $31.41

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 Hokes Bluff. The current time is 17:40:18.

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.