How far is Huntsville, AL from Pine Level, AL?

The driving distance from Huntsville, AL to Pine Level, AL is about 176.8 miles (284.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 148.5 miles (239 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 33m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
176.8 mi
03h 16m
Flight
148.48 mi
238.96 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
148.48 mi
Kilometers
238.96 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
176.8 mi
Kilometers
284.53 km
Drive Time
03h 16m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pine Level
Sat, Nov 7, 1:31 PM CST
Return by in Huntsville
Sat, Nov 7, 4:48 PM CST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Huntsville
2026-11-07T10:14
Arrive Pine Level
Sat, Nov 7, 1:31 PM CST
Route Timing
03h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:17 AM to 11:17 AM CST

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:26 AM CST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Huntsville
9:00 PM CST
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
88.5 mi
01h 38m
To Pine Level
88.3 mi
01h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM CST
Wind
5 to 10 mph N
Destination
67°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM CST
Wind
5 to 10 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Huntsville and Pine Level.

  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

    77.9 mi · 1 hr 27 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward US 31: Pine Level, Prattville

    1150 ft · 30 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left

    23 m · 7 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left

    2.5 mi · 4 min

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Pine Level Ridge

    116 m · 17 sec · Pine Level Ridge

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Pine Level Ridge

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Montgomery
78.3 mi · 44%
I 65 South
74.5 mi · 42%
Washington Street Northeast
19.7 mi · 11%
I 22 West
1.02 mi · 1%
US 31
0.22 mi
I 65
0.16 mi
Longest Stretch

Montgomery

Merge slight left

77.9 mi · 01h 27m

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 16m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.3 mi
148.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Gardendale
01h 38m from Huntsville
Leave By
10:26 AM CST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Huntsville and Mostly Sunny near Pine Level.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Huntsville to Pine Level?

The road trip is about 176.8 miles (284.5 km) and usually takes 03h 16m 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 88.5 miles from Huntsville and 88.3 miles from Pine Level.

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

The direct path is about 148.5 miles (239 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.3 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:26 AM CST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.89 one way or $45.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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 8.9 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 13.5 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 12.8 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 Pine Level. Straight-line distance: 148.48 mi (238.96 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 Pine Level

Pine Level is a place in Alabama, United States.

Population0
Coordinates32.5837400, -86.4655300
Altitude175
CountryUnited States
Start: Huntsville (-86.58594, 34.7304)
End: Pine Level (-86.46553, 32.58374)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 285 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.24 gal
23.62 L · about $22.89
Round trip
$45.78
12.48 gal · 47.24 L
Estimated CO2
55.5 kg one way
Round trip: 110.9 kg / 244 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.67 $22.89 $45.78
Mid-grade $4.15 $25.92 $51.84
Premium $4.55 $28.42 $56.83
Diesel $5.82 $36.33 $72.66

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 · Nov 07, 2026

There is no time difference between Huntsville and Pine Level. The current time is 10:14:34.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.