How far is Huntsville, AL from Millbrook, AL?

The driving distance from Huntsville, AL to Millbrook, AL is about 182.9 miles (294.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 156 miles (251.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 52m 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
182.95 mi
03h 26m
Flight
156.03 mi
251.11 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
156.03 mi
Kilometers
251.11 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
182.95 mi
Kilometers
294.43 km
Drive Time
03h 26m

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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 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Millbrook
Thu, Apr 23, 3:24 AM CDT
Return by in Huntsville
Thu, Apr 23, 6:51 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Huntsville
2026-04-22T23:58
Arrive Millbrook
Thu, Apr 23, 3:24 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:26 AM to 11:26 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
10:08 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
Gardendale
AL

City in Jefferson County, Alabama, United States

From Huntsville
91.6 mi
01h 43m
To Millbrook
91.3 mi
01h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW
Destination
83°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    83.1 mi · 1 hr 32 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward 14: Millbrook, Prattville

    971 ft · 24 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on 14

    23 m · 4 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left

    880 ft · 26 sec

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    1.3 km · 1 min

  20. 20

    Turn right onto County Road 8

    1384 ft · 38 sec · County Road 8

  21. 21

    Continue on County Road 10

    1.6 mi · 4 min · County Road 10

  22. 22

    Continue on Grandview Road

    2898 ft · 1 min · Grandview Road

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Edgewood Road

    1265 ft · 43 sec · Edgewood Road

  24. 24

    Turn sharp right onto Main Street

    9 m · 1 sec · Main Street

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
13.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Montgomery
83.5 mi · 46%
I 65 South
74.5 mi · 41%
Washington Street Northeast
19.7 mi · 11%
County Road 10
1.6 mi · 1%
14
1.03 mi · 1%
I 22 West
1.02 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Montgomery

Merge slight left

83.1 mi · 01h 32m

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 26m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.9 mi
156 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Gardendale
01h 43m from Huntsville
Leave By
10:08 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Huntsville and Mostly Sunny near Millbrook.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 182.9 miles (294.4 km) and usually takes 03h 26m 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?

Gardendale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 91.6 miles from Huntsville and 91.3 miles from Millbrook.

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

The direct path is about 156 miles (251.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.9 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 10:08 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.46 one way or $48.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Huntsville and Mostly Sunny near Millbrook.

Stop Ideas Near Gardendale

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Gardendale and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 7.8 mi away

City of Adamsville City Hall

Adamsville , AL
4828 Main St, Adamsville, AL 35005
Rating 3.0/5 2 reviews City government office,City clerk's office,City courthouse,City Hall,Tourist information center
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 12.7 mi away

Trussville City Hall

Trussville , AL
131 Main St, Trussville, AL 35173
Rating 3.0/5 31 reviews City Hall
Mountain Brook Municipal Court
Nearby stop 9.9 mi away

Mountain Brook Municipal Court

Mountain Brook , AL
56 Church St, Mountain Brook, AL 35213
Rating 3.0/5 4 reviews City courthouse

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Gardendale.

RAIL

Birmingham

16 mi away
1819 Morris Ave.
BUS

Brent, AL

85 mi away
10393 Alabama Highway 5
RAIL

Tuscaloosa

87 mi away
2105 Greensboro Ave
RAIL

Anniston

91 mi away
126 West 4th St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Huntsville and Millbrook. Straight-line distance: 156.03 mi (251.11 km).

Huntsville

#1 Huntsville

The second most populous city in Alabama.

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

#2 Millbrook

City in Autauga and Elmore counties, Alabama, United States of America

Population16,117
Coordinates32.4798600, -86.3619200
Altitude58
CountryUnited States
Start: Huntsville (-86.58594, 34.7304)
End: Millbrook (-86.36192, 32.47986)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 294 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.46 gal
24.44 L · about $24.46
Round trip
$48.93
12.92 gal · 48.88 L
Estimated CO2
57.4 kg one way
Round trip: 114.8 kg / 253 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $24.46 $48.93
Mid-grade $4.26 $27.51 $55.03
Premium $4.63 $29.88 $59.76
Diesel $5.42 $34.98 $69.96

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Huntsville and Millbrook. The current time is 23:58:38.

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.