How far is Huntsville, AL from Loxley, AL?

The driving distance from Huntsville, AL to Loxley, AL is about 348.5 miles (560.9 km), with a travel time of about 06h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 292.1 miles (470.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 58m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
348.53 mi
06h 29m
Flight
292.11 mi
470.11 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
292.11 mi
Kilometers
470.11 km
Flight Time
00h 35m

Driving Distance

Road route
348.53 mi
Kilometers
560.9 km
Drive Time
06h 29m

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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 06h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Loxley
Tue, May 26, 9:16 PM CDT
Return by in Huntsville
Wed, May 27, 3:45 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Huntsville
2026-05-26T14:47
Arrive Loxley
Tue, May 26, 9:16 PM CDT
Route Timing
06h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:29 PM to 1:59 PM CDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
11:02 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Huntsville
8:00 PM CDT
Overnight-style route

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
Deatsville
AL

Town of the United States

From Huntsville
174.5 mi
03h 14m
To Loxley
174 mi
03h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph S
Destination
83°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    226.4 mi · 4 hr 7 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 287: Gulf Shores, Parkway, Bay Minette, Rabun

    1397 ft · 39 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Rabun Road

    4.3 mi · 7 min · Rabun Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Bay Minette Bypass

    5.5 mi · 9 min · Bay Minette Bypass

  19. 19

    Continue on Gulf Shores Parkway

    16 mi · 20 min · Gulf Shores Parkway

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Hickory Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
20 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Montgomery
227 mi · 65%
I 65 South
74.5 mi · 21%
Washington Street Northeast
19.7 mi · 6%
Gulf Shores Parkway
16 mi · 5%
Bay Minette Bypass
5.46 mi · 2%
Rabun Road
4.35 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Montgomery

Merge slight left

226 mi · 04h 07m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
06h 29m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+56.4 mi
292.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Deatsville
03h 14m from Huntsville
Leave By
11:02 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Huntsville and Showers And Thunderstorms near Loxley.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 348.5 miles (560.9 km) and usually takes 06h 29m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Deatsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 174.5 miles from Huntsville and 174 miles from Loxley.

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

The direct path is about 292.1 miles (470.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 56.4 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 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $46.58 one way or $93.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 109.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Huntsville and Showers And Thunderstorms near Loxley.

Stop Ideas Near Deatsville

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

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

BUS

Montgomery, AL

32 mi away
950 West South Boulevard
BUS

Selma, AL

63 mi away
434 Broad Street
BUS

Brent, AL

82 mi away
10393 Alabama Highway 5
BUS

Marion, AL

86 mi away
26400 Alabama Highway 14

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Huntsville and Loxley. Straight-line distance: 292.11 mi (470.11 km).

Huntsville

#1 Huntsville

The second most populous city in Alabama.

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

#2 Loxley

Town

Population3,329
Coordinates30.6182500, -87.7530500
Altitude52
CountryUnited States
Start: Huntsville (-86.58594, 34.7304)
End: Loxley (-87.75305, 30.61825)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 561 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 58m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.3 gal
46.55 L · about $46.58
Round trip
$93.16
24.6 gal · 93.1 L
Estimated CO2
109.3 kg one way
Round trip: 218.6 kg / 482 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $46.58 $93.16
Mid-grade $4.26 $52.39 $104.77
Premium $4.63 $56.89 $113.78
Diesel $5.42 $66.60 $133.21

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 26, 2026

There is no time difference between Huntsville and Loxley. The current time is 14:47:11.

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.