How far is Huntsville, AL from Luverne, AL?

The driving distance from Huntsville, AL to Luverne, AL is about 239.4 miles (385.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 209.1 miles (336.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 29m 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
239.41 mi
04h 44m
Flight
209.07 mi
336.46 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
209.07 mi
Kilometers
336.46 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
239.41 mi
Kilometers
385.3 km
Drive Time
04h 44m

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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 04h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Luverne
Mon, May 4, 5:24 PM CDT
Return by in Huntsville
Mon, May 4, 10:09 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Huntsville
2026-05-04T12:39
Arrive Luverne
Mon, May 4, 5:24 PM CDT
Route Timing
04h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:45 AM to 12:45 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:30 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
Pelham
AL

City in Alabama

From Huntsville
119.9 mi
02h 22m
To Luverne
119.5 mi
02h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSW
Destination
81°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    94.2 mi · 1 hr 45 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward Fairview Avenue

    960 ft · 31 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left onto West Fairview Avenue

    546 ft · 14 sec · West Fairview Avenue

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn right onto West Fairview Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · West Fairview Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn right onto South Court Street

    3.6 mi · 6 min · South Court Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Norman Bridge Road

    6.7 mi · 10 min · Norman Bridge Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Hobbie Road

    11.3 mi · 17 min · Hobbie Road

  22. 22

    Continue on Anderson Drive

    26 mi · 39 min · Anderson Drive

  23. 23

    Continue on West 3rd Street

    2922 ft · 57 sec · West 3rd Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Forest Avenue

    23 m · 3 sec · Forest Avenue

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Forest Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
25 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Montgomery
94.6 mi · 40%
I 65 South
74.5 mi · 31%
Anderson Drive
26 mi · 11%
Washington Street Northeast
19.7 mi · 8%
Hobbie Road
11.3 mi · 5%
Norman Bridge Road
6.67 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Montgomery

Merge slight left

94.2 mi · 01h 45m

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
04h 44m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+30.3 mi
209.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pelham
02h 22m from Huntsville
Leave By
7:30 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Huntsville and Sunny near Luverne.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 239.4 miles (385.3 km) and usually takes 04h 44m 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?

Pelham is a useful midpoint, sitting about 119.9 miles from Huntsville and 119.5 miles from Luverne.

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

The direct path is about 209.1 miles (336.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.3 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 7:30 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.00 one way or $64.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 75.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Pelham

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

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

RAIL

Birmingham

25 mi away
1819 Morris Ave.
BUS

Brent, AL

50 mi away
10393 Alabama Highway 5
RAIL

Tuscaloosa

71 mi away
2105 Greensboro Ave
BUS

Marion, AL

86 mi away
26400 Alabama Highway 14

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Huntsville and Luverne. Straight-line distance: 209.07 mi (336.46 km).

Huntsville

#1 Huntsville

The second most populous city in Alabama.

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

#2 Luverne

City in Alabama

Population2,703
Coordinates31.7165500, -86.2638500
Altitude108
CountryUnited States
Start: Huntsville (-86.58594, 34.7304)
End: Luverne (-86.26385, 31.71655)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 385 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 59m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.45 gal
31.98 L · about $32.00
Round trip
$64.00
16.9 gal · 63.96 L
Estimated CO2
75.1 kg one way
Round trip: 150.2 kg / 331 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $32.00 $64.00
Mid-grade $4.26 $35.99 $71.98
Premium $4.63 $39.08 $78.16
Diesel $5.42 $45.76 $91.51

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 04, 2026

There is no time difference between Huntsville and Luverne. The current time is 12:39:50.

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.