How far is Huntsville, AL from Roanoke, AL?
The driving distance from Huntsville, AL to Roanoke, AL is about 150.7 miles (242.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 129.4 miles (208.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 56m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 28m.
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.
City in and the county seat of Etowah County in the U.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Huntsville and Roanoke.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Huntsville and Roanoke.
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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
35.5 mi · 44 min · Governors Drive Southeast
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Continue on Gunter Avenue
2.5 mi · 5 min · Gunter Avenue
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Continue on Florida Short Route
28.1 mi · 41 min · Florida Short Route
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Turn slight left onto 4th Street Northwest
2497 ft · 54 sec · 4th Street Northwest
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Turn right onto 5th Avenue Northwest
1.4 mi · 3 min · 5th Avenue Northwest
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Continue on West Meighan Boulevard
9 mi · 15 min · West Meighan Boulevard
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Continue on Chastain Boulevard East
18.8 mi · 22 min · Chastain Boulevard East
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Continue straight
2131 ft · 33 sec
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Continue straight
2085 ft · 35 sec
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Continue straight
7.2 mi · 9 min
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Continue on Golden Springs Road
1.5 mi · 2 min · Golden Springs Road
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Continue on Leon Smith Parkway
1.3 km · 2 min · Leon Smith Parkway
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Take the exit left toward I 20 East, US 431 South: Atlanta
3.5 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 431 South
1004 ft · 21 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 431 South
26.5 mi · 36 min
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Continue straight
11.6 mi · 16 min
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Turn right onto Main Street
2.1 mi · 3 min · Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Huntsville and Roanoke.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Governors Drive Southeast
Turn left onto Governors Drive Southeast
35.5 mi · 00h 44m
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.
Sunny leaving Huntsville and Sunny near Roanoke.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Huntsville to Roanoke?
The road trip is about 150.7 miles (242.6 km) and usually takes 03h 28m 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?
Gadsden is a useful midpoint, sitting about 75.4 miles from Huntsville and 75.3 miles from Roanoke.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 129.4 miles (208.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.3 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:04 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.15 one way or $40.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Huntsville and Sunny near Roanoke.
Stop Ideas Near Gadsden
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 Gadsden.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Huntsville and Roanoke. Straight-line distance: 129.4 mi (208.25 km).
#1 Huntsville
The second most populous city in Alabama.
| Population | 202,964 |
| Coordinates | 34.7304000, -86.5859400 |
| Altitude | 193 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Roanoke
City in Randolph County, Alabama, United States
| Population | 5,940 |
| Coordinates | 33.1512300, -85.3721700 |
| Altitude | 258 |
| Country | United States |
End: Roanoke (-85.37217, 33.15123)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 243 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 00m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 52m |
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 | $20.15 | $40.29 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $22.66 | $45.32 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $24.61 | $49.21 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $28.81 | $57.62 |
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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