How far is Huntsville, AL from Opp, AL?
The driving distance from Huntsville, AL to Opp, AL is about 293.9 miles (473 km), with a travel time of about 05h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 239 miles (384.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 01m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 30m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Alabama, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Huntsville and Opp.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Huntsville and Opp.
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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
2489 ft · 54 sec · Washington Street Northeast
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Take the ramp slight left
1580 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left
18.9 mi · 20 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 65: Birmingham, Nashville
864 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 65 South: Birmingham
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
73.7 mi · 1 hr 19 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 22 West, US 31: Memphis, Fultondale
2715 ft · 38 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 22 West: Memphis
2666 ft · 38 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Montgomery
1940 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left
150.2 mi · 2 hr 45 min
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Take the exit slight right toward 106, 55: Georgiana, Starlington
1607 ft · 47 sec
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Turn left
9.4 mi · 11 min
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Continue on Crum Foshee Highway
17.9 mi · 21 min · Crum Foshee Highway
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At the end of the road, turn left
3.8 mi · 6 min
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Turn left onto Martin Luther King Junior Expressway
12.7 mi · 16 min · Martin Luther King Junior Expressway
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Turn left
2.3 mi · 3 min
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Continue on West Cummings Avenue
1.5 km · 2 min · West Cummings Avenue
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Turn left onto South Main Street
725 ft · 14 sec · South Main Street
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Turn right onto West Hart Avenue
24 m · 4 sec · West Hart Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Hart Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Huntsville and Opp.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Montgomery
Merge slight left
150 mi · 02h 45m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Huntsville and Mostly Sunny near Opp.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Huntsville to Opp?
The road trip is about 293.9 miles (473 km) and usually takes 05h 30m 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?
Thorsby is a useful midpoint, sitting about 147.1 miles from Huntsville and 146.8 miles from Opp.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 239 miles (384.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 54.9 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 5:58 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.27 one way or $78.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 92.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Huntsville and Mostly Sunny near Opp.
Stop Ideas Near Thorsby
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 Thorsby.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Huntsville and Opp. Straight-line distance: 238.99 mi (384.61 km).
#1 Huntsville
The second most populous city in Alabama.
| Population | 202,964 |
| Coordinates | 34.7304000, -86.5859400 |
| Altitude | 193 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Opp
City in Covington County, Alabama, United States
| Population | 6,313 |
| Coordinates | 31.2826700, -86.2555100 |
| Altitude | 103 |
| Country | United States |
End: Opp (-86.25551, 31.28267)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 473 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 52m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 53m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 39m |
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 | $39.27 | $78.54 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $44.17 | $88.33 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $47.96 | $95.92 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $56.15 | $112.31 |
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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