How far is Huntsville, AL from Munford, AL?

The driving distance from Huntsville, AL to Munford, AL is about 111.6 miles (179.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 90.5 miles (145.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 16m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
111.6 mi
02h 38m
Flight
90.56 mi
145.74 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
90.56 mi
Kilometers
145.74 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
111.6 mi
Kilometers
179.6 km
Drive Time
02h 38m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Munford
Thu, Apr 16, 1:58 AM CDT
Return by in Huntsville
Thu, Apr 16, 4:36 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Huntsville
2026-04-15T23:19
Arrive Munford
Thu, Apr 16, 1:58 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:38 AM to 12:38 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:14 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Huntsville
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Sardis City
AL

Human settlement

From Huntsville
55.9 mi
01h 19m
To Munford
55.7 mi
01h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSW
Destination
86°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Spring Street Southwest

    1 m · 4 sec · Spring Street Southwest

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Side Square

    115 m · 10 sec · West Side Square

  3. 3

    Continue on Madison Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Madison Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Governors Drive Southeast

    35.5 mi · 44 min · Governors Drive Southeast

  5. 5

    Continue on Gunter Avenue

    2.5 mi · 5 min · Gunter Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue on Florida Short Route

    28.1 mi · 41 min · Florida Short Route

  7. 7

    Turn slight left onto 4th Street Northwest

    2497 ft · 54 sec · 4th Street Northwest

  8. 8

    Turn right onto 5th Avenue Northwest

    1.4 mi · 3 min · 5th Avenue Northwest

  9. 9

    Continue on West Meighan Boulevard

    9 mi · 15 min · West Meighan Boulevard

  10. 10

    Continue on Chastain Boulevard East

    18.7 mi · 22 min · Chastain Boulevard East

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Bynum Leatherwood Road

    1461 ft · 30 sec · Bynum Leatherwood Road

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Bynum Leatherwood Road

    39 m · 3 sec · Bynum Leatherwood Road

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout onto Bynum Leatherwood Road

    5.3 mi · 8 min · Bynum Leatherwood Road

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on Bynum Leatherwood Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Bynum Leatherwood Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Albert P Brewer Highway

    3.3 mi · 5 min · Albert P Brewer Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on Donald G. Holmes Bypass

    3.9 mi · 6 min · Donald G. Holmes Bypass

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Jennifer Road

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Jennifer Road

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Mitchel Street

    1468 ft · 1 min · Mitchel Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Lions Road

    22 m · 2 sec · Lions Road

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Lions Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
20 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Governors Drive Southeast
35.5 mi · 32%
Florida Short Route
28.1 mi · 25%
Chastain Boulevard East
18.7 mi · 17%
West Meighan Boulevard
8.97 mi · 8%
Bynum Leatherwood Road
6.35 mi · 6%
Donald G. Holmes Bypass
3.89 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Governors Drive Southeast

Turn left onto Governors Drive Southeast

35.5 mi · 00h 44m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 38m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.1 mi
90.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sardis City
01h 19m from Huntsville
Leave By
1:14 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Huntsville and Sunny near Munford.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 111.6 miles (179.6 km) and usually takes 02h 38m 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?

Sardis City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 55.9 miles from Huntsville and 55.7 miles from Munford.

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

The direct path is about 90.5 miles (145.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.1 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 1:14 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.92 one way or $29.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Sardis City

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

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

RAIL

Anniston

64 mi away
126 West 4th St
RAIL

Birmingham

97 mi away
1819 Morris Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Huntsville and Munford. Straight-line distance: 90.56 mi (145.74 km).

Huntsville

#1 Huntsville

The second most populous city in Alabama.

Population202,964
Coordinates34.7304000, -86.5859400
Altitude193
CountryUnited States
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#2 Munford

Human settlement in Talladega County, Alabama, United States of America

Population1,345
Coordinates33.5298300, -85.9508000
Altitude195
CountryUnited States
Start: Huntsville (-86.58594, 34.7304)
End: Munford (-85.9508, 33.52983)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 180 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.94 gal
14.91 L · about $14.92
Round trip
$29.84
7.88 gal · 29.82 L
Estimated CO2
35 kg one way
Round trip: 70 kg / 154 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $14.92 $29.84
Mid-grade $4.26 $16.78 $33.56
Premium $4.63 $18.22 $36.45
Diesel $5.42 $21.34 $42.67

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Huntsville and Munford. The current time is 23:19:52.

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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.