How far is Huntsville, AL from Mount Vernon, AL?
The driving distance from Huntsville, AL to Mount Vernon, AL is about 79.8 miles (128.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 54.6 miles (87.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 29m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 44m.
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
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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 Mount Vernon.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Huntsville and Mount Vernon.
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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 · 16 sec · West Side Square
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Continue on South Side Square
113 m · 16 sec · South Side Square
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Turn left onto East Side Square
113 m · 9 sec · East Side Square
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Continue on Washington Street Southeast
111 m · 9 sec · Washington Street Southeast
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Continue on Washington Street Northeast
2312 ft · 50 sec · Washington Street Northeast
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Take the ramp slight right
2022 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left
39.8 mi · 47 min
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Take the exit slight right toward 35: Veterans Drive
1292 ft · 25 sec
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Turn right onto Veterans Drive
12.6 mi · 17 min · Veterans Drive
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Continue on West Main Street
8.9 mi · 12 min · West Main Street
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Continue on Love Road
4.8 mi · 7 min · Love Road
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Keep slight right
909 ft · 18 sec
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Turn slight right onto Gault Avenue South
3.4 mi · 5 min · Gault Avenue South
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Continue on North Valley Avenue
5.6 mi · 8 min · North Valley Avenue
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Turn left onto County Road 83
3.1 mi · 5 min · County Road 83
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Turn sharp left
99 m · 7 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Huntsville and Mount Vernon.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Washington Street Northeast
Merge slight left
39.8 mi · 00h 47m
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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Huntsville and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Mount Vernon.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Huntsville to Mount Vernon?
The road trip is about 79.8 miles (128.4 km) and usually takes 01h 44m 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?
Scottsboro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39.9 miles from Huntsville and 39.9 miles from Mount Vernon.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 54.6 miles (87.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.2 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 3:00 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.64 one way or $21.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Huntsville and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Mount Vernon.
Stop Ideas Near Scottsboro
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Huntsville and Mount Vernon. Straight-line distance: 54.59 mi (87.86 km).
#1 Huntsville
The second most populous city in Alabama.
| Population | 202,964 |
| Coordinates | 34.7304000, -86.5859400 |
| Altitude | 193 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Mount Vernon
Town in Mobile County, Alabama
| Population | 1,504 |
| Coordinates | 34.2925900, -85.7877500 |
| Altitude | 397 |
| Country | United States |
End: Mount Vernon (-85.78775, 34.29259)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 128 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 59m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 59m |
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 | $10.64 | $21.28 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $11.97 | $23.94 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $13.00 | $25.99 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $15.22 | $30.43 |
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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