How far is Huntsville, AL from Pinson, AL?

The driving distance from Huntsville, AL to Pinson, AL is about 79.8 miles (128.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 72.1 miles (116.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 45m 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
79.86 mi
01h 52m
Flight
72.17 mi
116.15 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
72.17 mi
Kilometers
116.15 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
79.86 mi
Kilometers
128.53 km
Drive Time
01h 52m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pinson
Sun, Apr 19, 2:51 AM CDT
Return by in Huntsville
Sun, Apr 19, 4:44 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Huntsville
2026-04-19T00:59
Arrive Pinson
Sun, Apr 19, 2:51 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:53 AM to 11:53 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:44 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
Holly Pond
AL

Town

From Huntsville
40 mi
00h 56m
To Pinson
39.9 mi
00h 56m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph NNW
Destination
69°F
Sunday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    725 ft · 21 sec · Madison Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Williams Avenue Southwest

    1718 ft · 58 sec · Williams Avenue Southwest

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Monroe Street Southwest

    923 ft · 28 sec · Monroe Street Southwest

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Monroe Street Southwest

    40 m · 4 sec · Monroe Street Southwest

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout onto Monroe Street Southwest

    1175 ft · 34 sec · Monroe Street Southwest

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Governors Drive Southwest

    927 ft · 33 sec · Governors Drive Southwest

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Access Road Southwest

    56 m · 3 sec · Access Road Southwest

  10. 10

    Continue on Memorial Parkway Southwest

    2322 ft · 39 sec · Memorial Parkway Southwest

  11. 11

    Take the ramp slight left

    64 m · 5 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Memorial Parkway Southwest

    25.9 mi · 33 min · Memorial Parkway Southwest

  13. 13

    Continue on North Brindlee Mountain Parkway

    29 mi · 42 min · North Brindlee Mountain Parkway

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    1643 ft · 31 sec

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    60 m · 4 sec

  16. 16

    Exit the roundabout

    22.1 mi · 31 min

  17. 17

    Turn left

    1892 ft · 34 sec

  18. 18

    Turn slight right

    88 m · 11 sec

  19. 19

    Turn slight right onto Center Point Road

    2299 ft · 48 sec · Center Point Road

  20. 20

    Turn right

    91 m · 22 sec

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
21 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
1 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Brindlee Mountain Parkway
51.4 mi · 64%
Memorial Parkway Southwest
26.4 mi · 33%
Center Point Road
0.44 mi · 1%
Monroe Street Southwest
0.42 mi · 1%
Williams Avenue Southwest
0.33 mi
Governors Drive Southwest
0.18 mi
Longest Stretch

North Brindlee Mountain Parkway

Continue on North Brindlee Mountain Parkway

29 mi · 00h 42m

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
01h 52m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.7 mi
72.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Holly Pond
00h 56m from Huntsville
Leave By
2:44 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Huntsville and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Pinson.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 79.8 miles (128.5 km) and usually takes 01h 52m 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?

Holly Pond is a useful midpoint, sitting about 40 miles from Huntsville and 39.9 miles from Pinson.

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

The direct path is about 72.1 miles (116.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.7 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 2:44 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.68 one way or $21.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Huntsville and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Pinson.

Stop Ideas Near Holly Pond

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Holly Pond, 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 Holly Pond.

RAIL

Birmingham

76 mi away
1819 Morris Ave.
RAIL

Anniston

93 mi away
126 West 4th St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Huntsville and Pinson. Straight-line distance: 72.17 mi (116.15 km).

Huntsville

#1 Huntsville

The second most populous city in Alabama.

Population202,964
Coordinates34.7304000, -86.5859400
Altitude193
CountryUnited States
Pinson

#2 Pinson

City in Jefferson County, Alabama, United States

Population7,060
Coordinates33.6889900, -86.6833200
Altitude189
CountryUnited States
Start: Huntsville (-86.58594, 34.7304)
End: Pinson (-86.68332, 33.68899)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 129 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
2.82 gal
10.67 L · about $10.68
Round trip
$21.36
5.64 gal · 21.34 L
Estimated CO2
25.1 kg one way
Round trip: 50.1 kg / 110 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $10.68 $21.36
Mid-grade $4.26 $12.01 $24.02
Premium $4.63 $13.04 $26.08
Diesel $5.42 $15.27 $30.54

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Huntsville and Pinson. The current time is 00:59:11.

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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.