How far is Huntsville, AL from Margaret, AL?
The driving distance from Huntsville, AL to Margaret, AL is about 97.9 miles (157.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 72.5 miles (116.6 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 22m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Huntsville and Margaret.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Huntsville and Margaret.
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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
725 ft · 21 sec · Madison Street
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Turn right onto Williams Avenue Southwest
1718 ft · 58 sec · Williams Avenue Southwest
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Turn left onto Monroe Street Southwest
923 ft · 28 sec · Monroe Street Southwest
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Monroe Street Southwest
40 m · 4 sec · Monroe Street Southwest
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Exit the roundabout onto Monroe Street Southwest
1175 ft · 34 sec · Monroe Street Southwest
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Turn right onto Governors Drive Southwest
927 ft · 33 sec · Governors Drive Southwest
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Turn left onto Access Road Southwest
56 m · 3 sec · Access Road Southwest
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Continue on Memorial Parkway Southwest
2322 ft · 39 sec · Memorial Parkway Southwest
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Take the ramp slight left
64 m · 5 sec
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Merge slight left onto Memorial Parkway Southwest
25.9 mi · 33 min · Memorial Parkway Southwest
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Continue on North Brindlee Mountain Parkway
29 mi · 42 min · North Brindlee Mountain Parkway
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Continue straight
1643 ft · 31 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
60 m · 4 sec
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Exit the roundabout
22.1 mi · 31 min
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Turn left
1892 ft · 34 sec
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Turn slight right
88 m · 11 sec
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Turn slight right onto Center Point Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Center Point Road
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Turn left onto Sweeny Hollow Road
3.4 mi · 6 min · Sweeny Hollow Road
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Continue on Chalkville Road
2.2 mi · 4 min · Chalkville Road
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Take the ramp left toward 59
1417 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left
6.3 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Argo
1228 ft · 30 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Argo
51 m · 4 sec
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Turn slight right onto Liles Lane
614 ft · 16 sec · Liles Lane
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Turn left onto Main Street
2124 ft · 40 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Argo-Margaret Road
3.3 mi · 7 min · Argo-Margaret Road
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Continue on County Road 12
1.1 mi · 3 min · County Road 12
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Continue on Main Street
1532 ft · 42 sec · Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Huntsville and Margaret.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
North Brindlee Mountain Parkway
Continue on North Brindlee Mountain Parkway
29 mi · 00h 42m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Huntsville and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Margaret.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Huntsville to Margaret?
The road trip is about 97.9 miles (157.6 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?
Blountsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 49 miles from Huntsville and 48.9 miles from Margaret.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 72.5 miles (116.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.4 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 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 $13.10 one way or $26.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Huntsville and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Margaret.
Stop Ideas Near Blountsville
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 Blountsville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Huntsville and Margaret. Straight-line distance: 72.43 mi (116.56 km).
#1 Huntsville
The second most populous city in Alabama.
| Population | 202,964 |
| Coordinates | 34.7304000, -86.5859400 |
| Altitude | 193 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Margaret
Human settlement in St.
| Population | 5,287 |
| Coordinates | 33.6862100, -86.4749800 |
| Altitude | 207 |
| Country | United States |
End: Margaret (-86.47498, 33.68621)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 158 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 57m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 13m |
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 | $13.10 | $26.21 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $14.74 | $29.47 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $16.00 | $32.01 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $18.74 | $37.47 |
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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