How far is Huntsville, AL from Meridianville, AL?

The driving distance from Huntsville, AL to Meridianville, AL is about 9 miles (14.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 8.4 miles (13.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 26m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
9.01 mi
00h 13m
Flight
8.4 mi
13.52 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
8.4 mi
Kilometers
13.52 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
9.01 mi
Kilometers
14.5 km
Drive Time
00h 13m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Meridianville
Tue, May 26, 3:02 AM CDT
Return by in Huntsville
Tue, May 26, 3:15 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Huntsville
2026-05-26T02:49
Arrive Meridianville
Tue, May 26, 3:02 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:13 AM to 7:13 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
8:04 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Huntsville
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
Lincoln
AL

City in Talladega County, Alabama, United States

From Huntsville
4.5 mi
00h 06m
To Meridianville
4.5 mi
00h 06m

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
80°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Washington Street Northeast

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn left

    979 ft · 18 sec

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right

    77 m · 7 sec

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto Memorial Parkway Northwest

    5 mi · 6 min · Memorial Parkway Northwest

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Wells Road

    74 m · 11 sec · Wells Road

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Wells Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
12 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
133.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Memorial Parkway Northwest
6.29 mi · 70%
Washington Street Northeast
2.21 mi · 24%
West Side Square
0.07 mi · 1%
South Side Square
0.07 mi · 1%
East Side Square
0.07 mi · 1%
Washington Street Southeast
0.07 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Memorial Parkway Northwest

Turn straight onto Memorial Parkway Northwest

4.96 mi · 00h 06m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 13m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+0.6 mi
8.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lincoln
00h 06m from Huntsville
Leave By
8:04 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 9 miles (14.5 km) and usually takes 00h 13m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Lincoln is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.5 miles from Huntsville and 4.5 miles from Meridianville.

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

The direct path is about 8.4 miles (13.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:04 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.21 one way or $2.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Huntsville and Meridianville. Straight-line distance: 8.4 mi (13.52 km).

Huntsville

#1 Huntsville

The second most populous city in Alabama.

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

#2 Meridianville

Unincorporated community in Alabama

Population6,021
Coordinates34.8514800, -86.5722200
Altitude241
CountryUnited States
Start: Huntsville (-86.58594, 34.7304)
End: Meridianville (-86.57222, 34.85148)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 15 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.32 gal
1.2 L · about $1.21
Round trip
$2.42
0.64 gal · 2.4 L
Estimated CO2
2.8 kg one way
Round trip: 5.7 kg / 13 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $1.21 $2.42
Mid-grade $4.26 $1.36 $2.73
Premium $4.63 $1.48 $2.96
Diesel $5.42 $1.73 $3.47

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 Meridianville. The current time is 02:49:06.

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.