How far is Huntsville, AL from Riverside, AL?
The driving distance from Huntsville, AL to Riverside, AL is about 54.2 miles (87.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 46.1 miles (74.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 35m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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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 17m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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 Marshall County, Alabama, US
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Huntsville and Riverside.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Huntsville and Riverside.
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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
725 ft · 21 sec · Madison Street
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Turn right onto Williams Avenue Southwest
1718 ft · 58 sec · Williams Avenue Southwest
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Turn left onto Monroe Street Southwest
923 ft · 28 sec · Monroe Street Southwest
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Monroe Street Southwest
40 m · 4 sec · Monroe Street Southwest
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Exit the roundabout onto Monroe Street Southwest
1175 ft · 34 sec · Monroe Street Southwest
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Turn right onto Governors Drive Southwest
927 ft · 33 sec · Governors Drive Southwest
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Turn left onto Access Road Southwest
56 m · 3 sec · Access Road Southwest
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Continue on Memorial Parkway Southwest
2322 ft · 39 sec · Memorial Parkway Southwest
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Take the ramp slight left
64 m · 5 sec
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Merge slight left onto Memorial Parkway Southwest
25.9 mi · 33 min · Memorial Parkway Southwest
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Continue on North Brindlee Mountain Parkway
14.9 mi · 21 min · North Brindlee Mountain Parkway
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Turn left
2.3 mi · 3 min
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Continue straight
586 ft · 9 sec
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Take the exit right
111 m · 10 sec
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Turn straight
6.3 mi · 11 min
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Turn sharp left
3 mi · 5 min
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Huntsville and Riverside.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Memorial Parkway Southwest
Merge slight left onto Memorial Parkway Southwest
25.9 mi · 00h 33m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Huntsville and Partly Sunny near Riverside.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Huntsville to Riverside?
The road trip is about 54.2 miles (87.3 km) and usually takes 01h 17m 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?
Arab is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.2 miles from Huntsville and 27.1 miles from Riverside.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 46.1 miles (74.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.1 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 3:54 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.27 one way or $14.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Huntsville and Partly Sunny near Riverside.
Stop Ideas Near Arab
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 Arab.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Huntsville and Riverside. Straight-line distance: 46.1 mi (74.19 km).
#1 Huntsville
The second most populous city in Alabama.
| Population | 202,964 |
| Coordinates | 34.7304000, -86.5859400 |
| Altitude | 193 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Riverside
Town in St.
| Population | 2,376 |
| Coordinates | 34.0676000, -86.4933200 |
| Altitude | 205 |
| Country | United States |
End: Riverside (-86.49332, 34.0676)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 87 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 40m |
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 | $7.27 | $14.54 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $8.18 | $16.35 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $8.88 | $17.76 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $10.40 | $20.79 |
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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