How far is Huntsville, AL from Lineville, AL?

The driving distance from Huntsville, AL to Lineville, AL is about 137.2 miles (220.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 109.1 miles (175.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 21m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
137.19 mi
03h 10m
Flight
109.04 mi
175.48 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
109.04 mi
Kilometers
175.48 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
137.19 mi
Kilometers
220.79 km
Drive Time
03h 10m

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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 03h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lineville
Tue, May 12, 10:26 PM CDT
Return by in Huntsville
Wed, May 13, 1:37 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Huntsville
2026-05-12T19:16
Arrive Lineville
Tue, May 12, 10:26 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:11 AM to 11:11 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:38 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Huntsville
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Attalla
AL

City in Etowah County, Alabama, USA

From Huntsville
68.7 mi
01h 35m
To Lineville
68.5 mi
01h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph E
Destination
77°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    9 mi · 15 min · West Meighan Boulevard

  10. 10

    Continue on Chastain Boulevard East

    18.8 mi · 22 min · Chastain Boulevard East

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    2131 ft · 33 sec

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    2085 ft · 35 sec

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    7.2 mi · 9 min

  14. 14

    Continue on Golden Springs Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Golden Springs Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Leon Smith Parkway

    1.3 km · 2 min · Leon Smith Parkway

  16. 16

    Take the exit left toward I 20 East, US 431 South: Atlanta

    3.5 mi · 4 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward US 431 South

    1004 ft · 21 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on US 431 South

    8.7 mi · 12 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit right

    44 m · 5 sec

  20. 20

    Turn right onto State Route 9

    12.3 mi · 18 min · State Route 9

  21. 21

    Continue on Barfield Road

    1.6 km · 1 min · Barfield Road

  22. 22

    Continue on State Route 9

    3.7 mi · 5 min · State Route 9

  23. 23

    Continue on East Main Street

    1.4 km · 1 min · East Main Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Cheaha Road

    10 m · 1 sec · Cheaha Road

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Cheaha Road

Car Route Details

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

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
25 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
0 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Governors Drive Southeast
35.5 mi · 26%
Florida Short Route
28.1 mi · 20%
Chastain Boulevard East
26.9 mi · 20%
State Route 9
16 mi · 12%
West Meighan Boulevard
8.97 mi · 7%
US 431 South
8.92 mi · 7%
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 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.

Drive Time
03h 10m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.1 mi
109.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Attalla
01h 35m from Huntsville
Leave By
10:38 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Huntsville and Sunny near Lineville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 137.2 miles (220.8 km) and usually takes 03h 10m 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?

Attalla is a useful midpoint, sitting about 68.7 miles from Huntsville and 68.5 miles from Lineville.

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

The direct path is about 109.1 miles (175.5 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 10:38 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.33 one way or $36.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Attalla

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

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

RAIL

Anniston

48 mi away
126 West 4th St
RAIL

Birmingham

87 mi away
1819 Morris Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Huntsville and Lineville. Straight-line distance: 109.04 mi (175.48 km).

Huntsville

#1 Huntsville

The second most populous city in Alabama.

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

#2 Lineville

City in Alabama, United States

Population2,221
Coordinates33.3106700, -85.7544100
Altitude322
CountryUnited States
Start: Huntsville (-86.58594, 34.7304)
End: Lineville (-85.75441, 33.31067)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 221 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 57m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.84 gal
18.33 L · about $18.33
Round trip
$36.66
9.68 gal · 36.66 L
Estimated CO2
43 kg one way
Round trip: 86 kg / 190 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $18.33 $36.66
Mid-grade $4.26 $20.61 $41.23
Premium $4.63 $22.38 $44.77
Diesel $5.42 $26.21 $52.42

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Huntsville and Lineville. The current time is 19:16:00.

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.