How far is Huntsville, AL from Owens Cross Roads, AL?
The driving distance from Huntsville, AL to Owens Cross Roads, AL is about 14.4 miles (23.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 12.2 miles (19.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 42m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 21m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in southeastern Jefferson County, Alabama
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Huntsville and Owens Cross Roads.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Huntsville and Owens Cross Roads.
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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 · 10 sec · West Side Square
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Continue on Madison Street
1.2 km · 2 min · Madison Street
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Turn left onto Governors Drive Southeast
13.1 mi · 18 min · Governors Drive Southeast
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Take the exit slight right
42 m · 4 sec
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Turn slight right onto Wilson Mann Road
2259 ft · 1 min · Wilson Mann Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Old Hwy 431
10 m · 1 sec · Old Hwy 431
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Old Hwy 431
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Huntsville and Owens Cross Roads.
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.
Governors Drive Southeast
Turn left onto Governors Drive Southeast
13.1 mi · 00h 18m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Huntsville and Sunny near Owens Cross Roads.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Huntsville to Owens Cross Roads?
The road trip is about 14.4 miles (23.2 km) and usually takes 00h 21m 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?
Mountain Brook is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.2 miles from Huntsville and 7.2 miles from Owens Cross Roads.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 12.2 miles (19.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.2 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:48 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.93 one way or $3.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Huntsville and Sunny near Owens Cross Roads.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Huntsville and Owens Cross Roads. Straight-line distance: 12.2 mi (19.63 km).
#1 Huntsville
The second most populous city in Alabama.
| Population | 202,964 |
| Coordinates | 34.7304000, -86.5859400 |
| Altitude | 193 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Owens Cross Roads
City in Madison County, Alabama, United States of America
| Population | 2,233 |
| Coordinates | 34.5881500, -86.4588800 |
| Altitude | 177 |
| Country | United States |
End: Owens Cross Roads (-86.45888, 34.58815)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 23 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 10m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.79 | $1.93 | $3.86 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $2.17 | $4.34 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $2.36 | $4.72 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $2.76 | $5.52 |
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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