How far is Huntsville, AL from Silverhill, AL?
The driving distance from Huntsville, AL to Silverhill, AL is about 353.6 miles (569.1 km), with a travel time of about 06h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 297 miles (478 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 22m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 41m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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Halfway Point
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City in Alabama, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Huntsville and Silverhill.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Huntsville and Silverhill.
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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 · 16 sec · West Side Square
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Continue on South Side Square
113 m · 16 sec · South Side Square
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Turn left onto East Side Square
113 m · 9 sec · East Side Square
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Continue on Washington Street Southeast
111 m · 9 sec · Washington Street Southeast
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Continue on Washington Street Northeast
2489 ft · 54 sec · Washington Street Northeast
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Take the ramp slight left
1580 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left
18.9 mi · 20 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 65: Birmingham, Nashville
864 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 65 South: Birmingham
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
73.7 mi · 1 hr 19 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 22 West, US 31: Memphis, Fultondale
2715 ft · 38 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 22 West: Memphis
2666 ft · 38 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Montgomery
1940 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left
226.4 mi · 4 hr 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 287: Gulf Shores, Parkway, Bay Minette, Rabun
1397 ft · 39 sec
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Turn left onto Rabun Road
4.3 mi · 7 min · Rabun Road
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Continue on Bay Minette Bypass
5.5 mi · 9 min · Bay Minette Bypass
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Continue on Gulf Shores Parkway
16.6 mi · 21 min · Gulf Shores Parkway
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Turn right onto County Road 55
4 mi · 10 min · County Road 55
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Continue on Broad Street
2675 ft · 1 min · Broad Street
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Turn right onto Silverhill Avenue
85 m · 6 sec · Silverhill Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Silverhill Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Huntsville and Silverhill.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
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Merge slight left
226 mi · 04h 07m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Sunny leaving Huntsville and Sunny near Silverhill.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Huntsville to Silverhill?
The road trip is about 353.6 miles (569.1 km) and usually takes 06h 41m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Prattville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 177 miles from Huntsville and 176.6 miles from Silverhill.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 297 miles (478 km), while the road route adds roughly 56.6 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $47.26 one way or $94.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 110.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Huntsville and Sunny near Silverhill.
Stop Ideas Near Prattville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Huntsville and Silverhill. Straight-line distance: 296.99 mi (477.96 km).
#1 Huntsville
The second most populous city in Alabama.
| Population | 202,964 |
| Coordinates | 34.7304000, -86.5859400 |
| Altitude | 193 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Silverhill
Town in Alabama, USA
| Population | 1,285 |
| Coordinates | 30.5454700, -87.7516600 |
| Altitude | 44 |
| Country | United States |
End: Silverhill (-87.75166, 30.54547)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 569 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 50m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 04m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 53m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 03m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 24m |
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 | $47.26 | $94.52 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $53.15 | $106.30 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $57.72 | $115.44 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $67.58 | $135.16 |
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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