How far is Huntsville, AL from Lake View, AL?

The driving distance from Huntsville, AL to Lake View, AL is about 127 miles (204.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 105 miles (169 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 45m 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
127.01 mi
02h 22m
Flight
105.03 mi
169.03 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
105.03 mi
Kilometers
169.03 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
127.01 mi
Kilometers
204.4 km
Drive Time
02h 22m

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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 02h 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lake View
Fri, May 1, 1:11 PM CDT
Return by in Huntsville
Fri, May 1, 3:34 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Huntsville
2026-05-01T10:48
Arrive Lake View
Fri, May 1, 1:11 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:23 AM to 12:23 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:44 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
Dodge City
AL

Town

From Huntsville
63.6 mi
01h 11m
To Lake View
63.4 mi
01h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NE
Destination
66°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Huntsville and Lake View.

  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

    73.7 mi · 1 hr 19 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 22 West, US 31: Memphis, Fultondale

    2715 ft · 38 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 22 West: Memphis

    2666 ft · 38 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on Montgomery

    1940 ft · 28 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    3.7 mi · 5 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward I 20 West, I 59 South: Tuscaloosa

    2224 ft · 54 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    23.9 mi · 26 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward Lake View

    1341 ft · 33 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight right

    53 m · 4 sec

  20. 20

    Turn straight

    2.6 mi · 5 min

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
21 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 65 South
74.5 mi · 59%
I 20 West
24.6 mi · 19%
Washington Street Northeast
19.7 mi · 16%
Montgomery
4.12 mi · 3%
I 22 West
1.02 mi · 1%
I 65
0.16 mi
Longest Stretch

I 65 South

Merge slight left

73.7 mi · 01h 19m

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 22m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22 mi
105 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dodge City
01h 11m from Huntsville
Leave By
1:44 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Huntsville and Chance Rain Showers near Lake View.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Huntsville to Lake View?

The road trip is about 127 miles (204.4 km) and usually takes 02h 22m 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?

Dodge City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 63.6 miles from Huntsville and 63.4 miles from Lake View.

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

The direct path is about 105 miles (169 km), while the road route adds roughly 22 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 1:44 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.97 one way or $33.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Huntsville and Chance Rain Showers near Lake View.

Stop Ideas Near Dodge City

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

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

RAIL

Birmingham

59 mi away
1819 Morris Ave.
RAIL

Anniston

107 mi away
126 West 4th St
RAIL

Tuscaloosa

113 mi away
2105 Greensboro Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Huntsville and Lake View. Straight-line distance: 105.03 mi (169.03 km).

Huntsville

#1 Huntsville

The second most populous city in Alabama.

Population202,964
Coordinates34.7304000, -86.5859400
Altitude193
CountryUnited States
Lake View

#2 Lake View

City of Iowa, USA

Population2,732
Coordinates33.2806700, -87.1375000
Altitude149
CountryUnited States
Start: Huntsville (-86.58594, 34.7304)
End: Lake View (-87.1375, 33.28067)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 204 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.48 gal
16.97 L · about $16.97
Round trip
$33.93
8.96 gal · 33.94 L
Estimated CO2
39.8 kg one way
Round trip: 79.6 kg / 175 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $16.97 $33.93
Mid-grade $4.26 $19.08 $38.16
Premium $4.63 $20.72 $41.44
Diesel $5.42 $24.26 $48.52

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 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Huntsville and Lake View. The current time is 10:48:58.

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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.