How far is Huntsville, AL from Horton, AL?
The driving distance from Huntsville, AL to Horton, AL is about 49.8 miles (80.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 40.1 miles (64.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 25m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST.
Reverse, save, or send this route
This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 01h 12m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Madison County, Alabama
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Patchy Frost then Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Huntsville and Horton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Huntsville and Horton.
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Start on Spring Street Southwest
1 m · 4 sec · Spring Street Southwest
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Turn right onto West Side Square
115 m · 10 sec · West Side Square
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Continue on Madison Street
1.2 km · 2 min · Madison Street
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Turn left onto Governors Drive Southeast
35.5 mi · 44 min · Governors Drive Southeast
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Continue on Gunter Avenue
2.5 mi · 5 min · Gunter Avenue
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Continue on Florida Short Route
2.3 mi · 4 min · Florida Short Route
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Turn right onto Pleasant Grove Road
1282 ft · 29 sec · Pleasant Grove Road
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Turn left
1.4 mi · 3 min
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Turn right onto Oneonta Cut-Off Road
4.9 mi · 12 min · Oneonta Cut-Off Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Horton Road
2.1 mi · 3 min · Horton Road
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Turn right
43 m · 6 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Huntsville and Horton.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
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.
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.
Sunny leaving Huntsville and Patchy Frost then Sunny near Horton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Huntsville to Horton?
The road trip is about 49.8 miles (80.2 km) and usually takes 01h 12m 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?
New Hope is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.9 miles from Huntsville and 24.9 miles from Horton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 40.1 miles (64.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.7 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:04 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.46 one way or $12.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Huntsville and Patchy Frost then Sunny near Horton.
Stop Ideas Near New Hope
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to New Hope.
Anniston
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Huntsville and Horton. Straight-line distance: 40.12 mi (64.56 km).
#1 Huntsville
The second most populous city in Alabama.
| Population | 202,964 |
| Coordinates | 34.7304000, -86.5859400 |
| Altitude | 193 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Horton
Horton is a place in Alabama, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 34.2009300, -86.2969200 |
| Altitude | 299 |
| Country | United States |
End: Horton (-86.29692, 34.20093)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 80 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 37m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.67 | $6.46 | $12.91 |
| Mid-grade | $4.15 | $7.31 | $14.62 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $8.02 | $16.03 |
| Diesel | $5.82 | $10.25 | $20.49 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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