How far is Huntsville, AL from Rogersville, AL?

The driving distance from Huntsville, AL to Rogersville, AL is about 42.8 miles (68.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 40.9 miles (65.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 01m 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
42.74 mi
01h 00m
Flight
40.87 mi
65.78 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
40.87 mi
Kilometers
65.78 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
42.74 mi
Kilometers
68.79 km
Drive Time
01h 00m

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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 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Rogersville
Thu, Apr 23, 12:29 AM CDT
Return by in Huntsville
Thu, Apr 23, 1:30 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Huntsville
2026-04-22T23:28
Arrive Rogersville
Thu, Apr 23, 12:29 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:01 AM to 11:01 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:28 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
Athens
AL

County seat of Limestone County, Alabama, United States

From Huntsville
21.3 mi
00h 30m
To Rogersville
21.4 mi
00h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW
Destination
79°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    3062 ft · 1 min · Washington Street Northeast

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Pratt Avenue Northeast

    1736 ft · 44 sec · Pratt Avenue Northeast

  8. 8

    Continue on University Drive Northwest

    7.6 mi · 12 min · University Drive Northwest

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    34 mi · 46 min

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · United States Highway 72

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
10 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
University Drive Northwest
41.6 mi · 97%
Washington Street Northeast
0.58 mi · 1%
Pratt Avenue Northeast
0.33 mi · 1%
West Side Square
0.07 mi
South Side Square
0.07 mi
East Side Square
0.07 mi
Longest Stretch

University Drive Northwest

Continue straight

34 mi · 00h 46m

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 00m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.9 mi
40.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Athens
00h 30m from Huntsville
Leave By
4:28 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Huntsville and Sunny near Rogersville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 42.8 miles (68.8 km) and usually takes 01h 00m 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?

Athens is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.3 miles from Huntsville and 21.4 miles from Rogersville.

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

The direct path is about 40.9 miles (65.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.9 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 4:28 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.72 one way or $11.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Huntsville and Sunny near Rogersville.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Huntsville and Rogersville. Straight-line distance: 40.87 mi (65.78 km).

Huntsville

#1 Huntsville

The second most populous city in Alabama.

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

#2 Rogersville

Town in Lauderdale County, Alabama, United States

Population1,293
Coordinates34.8257800, -87.2967600
Altitude195
CountryUnited States
Start: Huntsville (-86.58594, 34.7304)
End: Rogersville (-87.29676, 34.82578)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 69 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.51 gal
5.71 L · about $5.72
Round trip
$11.44
3.02 gal · 11.42 L
Estimated CO2
13.4 kg one way
Round trip: 26.8 kg / 59 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $5.72 $11.44
Mid-grade $4.26 $6.43 $12.86
Premium $4.63 $6.98 $13.97
Diesel $5.42 $8.18 $16.35

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Huntsville and Rogersville. The current time is 23:28:26.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.