How far is Huntsville, AL from Kansas, AL?

The driving distance from Huntsville, AL to Kansas, AL is about 108.6 miles (174.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 79.5 miles (127.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 32m 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
108.57 mi
02h 16m
Flight
79.48 mi
127.91 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
79.48 mi
Kilometers
127.91 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
108.57 mi
Kilometers
174.72 km
Drive Time
02h 16m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kansas
Thu, Oct 15, 10:34 PM CDT
Return by in Huntsville
Fri, Oct 16, 12:50 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Huntsville
2026-10-15T20:18
Arrive Kansas
Thu, Oct 15, 10:34 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:16 AM to 12:16 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:58 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
Cullman
AL

City in Cullman County, Alabama, United States

From Huntsville
54.2 mi
01h 08m
To Kansas
54.3 mi
01h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
90°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 9:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SSW
Destination
90°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 9:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 mph

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    40 mi · 43 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward 69: Good Hope, Cullman

    28.1 mi · 40 min

  13. 13

    Turn right

    1.1 km · 1 min

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    2.8 mi · 5 min

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    160 m · 8 sec

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    1.7 mi · 2 min

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    80 m · 4 sec

  19. 19

    Take the ramp straight toward I 22, US 78

    850 ft · 13 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on I 22:west, US 78:west: Tupelo

    1 km · 53 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight right

    3.3 mi · 4 min

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right

    1729 ft · 42 sec

  23. 23

    Keep slight right

    632 ft · 20 sec

  24. 24

    At the end of the road, turn left

    2 mi · 3 min

  25. 25

    Continue straight

    4.4 mi · 6 min

  26. 26

    Continue on Northeast 1st Avenue

    2827 ft · 57 sec · Northeast 1st Avenue

  27. 27

    Continue on Northwest 1st Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Northwest 1st Avenue

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Old Highway 78 East

    2896 ft · 1 min · Old Highway 78 East

  29. 29

    Turn left onto South Oak Avenue

    7 m · 1 sec · South Oak Avenue

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Oak Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
30 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 65 South
40.9 mi · 38%
69
33.7 mi · 31%
Washington Street Northeast
19.7 mi · 18%
I 22
8.9 mi · 8%
Northwest 1st Avenue
1.22 mi · 1%
Old Highway 78 East
0.55 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 65 South

Merge slight left

40 mi · 00h 43m

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 16m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+29.1 mi
79.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cullman
01h 08m from Huntsville
Leave By
1:58 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Huntsville and Sunny near Kansas.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 108.6 miles (174.7 km) and usually takes 02h 16m 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?

Cullman is a useful midpoint, sitting about 54.2 miles from Huntsville and 54.3 miles from Kansas.

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

The direct path is about 79.5 miles (127.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:58 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.14 one way or $30.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Cullman

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

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

RAIL

Birmingham

74 mi away
1819 Morris Ave.
RAIL

Anniston

110 mi away
126 West 4th St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Huntsville and Kansas. Straight-line distance: 79.48 mi (127.91 km).

Huntsville

#1 Huntsville

The second most populous city in Alabama.

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

#2 Kansas

Town in Walker County, Aabama

Population214
Coordinates33.9017700, -87.5519600
Altitude140
CountryUnited States
Start: Huntsville (-86.58594, 34.7304)
End: Kansas (-87.55196, 33.90177)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 175 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.83 gal
14.5 L · about $15.14
Round trip
$30.29
7.66 gal · 29 L
Estimated CO2
34 kg one way
Round trip: 68.1 kg / 150 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $15.14 $30.29
Mid-grade $4.43 $16.96 $33.93
Premium $4.84 $18.52 $37.04
Diesel $5.93 $22.73 $45.45

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Huntsville and Kansas. The current time is 20:18:28.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.