How far is Huntsville, AL from Sardis City, AL?

The driving distance from Huntsville, AL to Sardis City, AL is about 56.2 miles (90.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 46.6 miles (75 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 40m 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
56.15 mi
01h 20m
Flight
46.62 mi
75.02 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
46.62 mi
Kilometers
75.02 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
56.15 mi
Kilometers
90.37 km
Drive Time
01h 20m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sardis City
Sun, Apr 19, 4:06 AM CDT
Return by in Huntsville
Sun, Apr 19, 5:26 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Huntsville
2026-04-19T02:46
Arrive Sardis City
Sun, Apr 19, 4:06 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:20 AM to 11:20 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:50 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
Grant
AL

Town in Alabama

From Huntsville
28.1 mi
00h 40m
To Sardis City
28.1 mi
00h 40m

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
66°F
Sunday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Huntsville and Sardis City.

  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

    1.2 km · 2 min · Madison Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Governors Drive Southeast

    35.5 mi · 44 min · Governors Drive Southeast

  5. 5

    Continue on Gunter Avenue

    2.5 mi · 5 min · Gunter Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue on Florida Short Route

    16.2 mi · 26 min · Florida Short Route

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Gamble Street

    656 ft · 32 sec · Gamble Street

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Sardis Drive

    1.6 km · 2 min · Sardis Drive

  9. 9

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Sardis Drive

Car Route Details

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

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
9 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Governors Drive Southeast
35.5 mi · 63%
Florida Short Route
16.2 mi · 29%
Gunter Avenue
2.53 mi · 5%
Sardis Drive
0.99 mi · 2%
Madison Street
0.74 mi · 1%
Gamble Street
0.12 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

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 20m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.6 mi
46.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Grant
00h 40m from Huntsville
Leave By
3:50 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Huntsville and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Sardis City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Huntsville to Sardis City?

The road trip is about 56.2 miles (90.4 km) and usually takes 01h 20m 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?

Grant is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.1 miles from Huntsville and 28.1 miles from Sardis City.

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

The direct path is about 46.6 miles (75 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.6 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 3:50 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.50 one way or $15.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Grant

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

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

RAIL

Anniston

105 mi away
126 West 4th St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Huntsville and Sardis City. Straight-line distance: 46.62 mi (75.02 km).

Huntsville

#1 Huntsville

The second most populous city in Alabama.

Population202,964
Coordinates34.7304000, -86.5859400
Altitude193
CountryUnited States
Sardis City

#2 Sardis City

Human settlement

Population1,776
Coordinates34.1742600, -86.1227500
Altitude330
CountryUnited States
Start: Huntsville (-86.58594, 34.7304)
End: Sardis City (-86.12275, 34.17426)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 90 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.98 gal
7.5 L · about $7.50
Round trip
$15.00
3.96 gal · 15 L
Estimated CO2
17.6 kg one way
Round trip: 35.2 kg / 78 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $7.50 $15.00
Mid-grade $4.26 $8.43 $16.87
Premium $4.63 $9.16 $18.32
Diesel $5.42 $10.72 $21.44

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 Sardis City. The current time is 02:46:24.

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.