How far is Huntsville, AL from La Fayette, AL?
The driving distance from Huntsville, AL to La Fayette, AL is about 171.7 miles (276.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 57m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 143.6 miles (231.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 55m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 57m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Alabama, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Huntsville and La Fayette.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Huntsville and La Fayette.
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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
28.1 mi · 41 min · Florida Short Route
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Turn slight left onto 4th Street Northwest
2497 ft · 54 sec · 4th Street Northwest
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Turn right onto 5th Avenue Northwest
1.4 mi · 3 min · 5th Avenue Northwest
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Continue on West Meighan Boulevard
9 mi · 15 min · West Meighan Boulevard
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Continue on Chastain Boulevard East
18.8 mi · 22 min · Chastain Boulevard East
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Continue straight
2131 ft · 33 sec
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Continue straight
2085 ft · 35 sec
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Continue straight
7.2 mi · 9 min
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Continue on Golden Springs Road
1.5 mi · 2 min · Golden Springs Road
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Continue on Leon Smith Parkway
1.3 km · 2 min · Leon Smith Parkway
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Take the exit left toward I 20 East, US 431 South: Atlanta
3.5 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 431 South
1004 ft · 21 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 431 South
26.5 mi · 36 min
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Continue straight
34.6 mi · 49 min
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Turn left onto Alabama Avenue East
17 m · 2 sec · Alabama Avenue East
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Alabama Avenue East
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Huntsville and La Fayette.
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 longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Huntsville and Chance Rain Showers near La Fayette.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Huntsville to La Fayette?
The road trip is about 171.7 miles (276.4 km) and usually takes 03h 57m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Union is a useful midpoint, sitting about 85.9 miles from Huntsville and 85.8 miles from La Fayette.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 143.6 miles (231.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.1 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:04 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.95 one way or $45.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Huntsville and Chance Rain Showers near La Fayette.
Stop Ideas Near Union
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 Union.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Huntsville and La Fayette. Straight-line distance: 143.61 mi (231.11 km).
#1 Huntsville
The second most populous city in Alabama.
| Population | 202,964 |
| Coordinates | 34.7304000, -86.5859400 |
| Altitude | 193 |
| Country | United States |
#2 La Fayette
City in Alabama, United States of America
| Population | 2,870 |
| Coordinates | 32.8998500, -85.4010600 |
| Altitude | 257 |
| Country | United States |
End: La Fayette (-85.40106, 32.89985)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 276 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 51m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 08m |
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 | $3.79 | $22.95 | $45.90 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $25.81 | $51.62 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $28.03 | $56.06 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $32.81 | $65.63 |
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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