How far is Huntsville, AL from Slocomb, AL?

The driving distance from Huntsville, AL to Slocomb, AL is about 298.4 miles (480.2 km), with a travel time of about 05h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 256.8 miles (413.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 58m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
298.38 mi
05h 59m
Flight
256.79 mi
413.26 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
256.79 mi
Kilometers
413.26 km
Flight Time
00h 30m

Driving Distance

Road route
298.38 mi
Kilometers
480.19 km
Drive Time
05h 59m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Slocomb
Sat, May 23, 6:28 PM CDT
Return by in Huntsville
Sun, May 24, 12:27 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Huntsville
2026-05-23T12:29
Arrive Slocomb
Sat, May 23, 6:28 PM CDT
Route Timing
05h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:59 AM to 1:59 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
5:02 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Huntsville
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Clanton
AL

City in Chilton County, Alabama, United States

From Huntsville
149.4 mi
02h 59m
To Slocomb
148.9 mi
02h 59m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph SSW
Destination
89°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    2489 ft · 54 sec · Washington Street Northeast

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight left

    1580 ft · 41 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    18.9 mi · 20 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 65: Birmingham, Nashville

    864 ft · 16 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 65 South: Birmingham

    1.3 km · 2 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    73.7 mi · 1 hr 19 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 22 West, US 31: Memphis, Fultondale

    2715 ft · 38 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 22 West: Memphis

    2666 ft · 38 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on Montgomery

    1940 ft · 28 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    93.2 mi · 1 hr 44 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward I-85 North: Atlanta

    120 m · 10 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on I 85 North: Atlanta

    1040 ft · 25 sec

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    2.7 mi · 4 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward Ann Street

    1275 ft · 35 sec

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Ann Street

    133 m · 9 sec · Ann Street

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on Zelda Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Zelda Road

  22. 22

    Continue on Carter Hill Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Carter Hill Road

  23. 23

    Turn left onto McGehee Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · McGehee Road

  24. 24

    Continue on Troy Highway

    34.7 mi · 41 min · Troy Highway

  25. 25

    Continue straight

    7.7 mi · 10 min

  26. 26

    Continue straight

    546 ft · 9 sec

  27. 27

    Continue straight

    2 mi · 4 min

  28. 28

    Continue straight

    7.6 mi · 11 min

  29. 29

    Continue straight

    25.2 mi · 32 min

  30. 30

    Turn slight right onto South Union Avenue

    7.2 mi · 13 min · South Union Avenue

  31. 31

    Keep slight right to continue on College Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · College Street

  32. 32

    Turn right

    8.1 mi · 11 min

  33. 33

    Turn slight left

    5.5 mi · 10 min

  34. 34

    At the end of the road, turn right

    3 mi · 5 min

  35. 35

    Turn right onto West Lawrence Street

    126 m · 9 sec · West Lawrence Street

  36. 36

    Turn right onto North Morris Street

    68 m · 10 sec · North Morris Street

  37. 37

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Morris Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
37 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Montgomery
93.5 mi · 31%
Troy Highway
77.2 mi · 26%
I 65 South
74.5 mi · 25%
Washington Street Northeast
19.7 mi · 7%
South Union Avenue
7.15 mi · 2%
I 85 North
2.93 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Montgomery

Merge slight left

93.2 mi · 01h 44m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
05h 59m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+41.6 mi
256.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Clanton
02h 59m from Huntsville
Leave By
5:02 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Huntsville and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Slocomb.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 298.4 miles (480.2 km) and usually takes 05h 59m 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?

Clanton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 149.4 miles from Huntsville and 148.9 miles from Slocomb.

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

The direct path is about 256.8 miles (413.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 41.6 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 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:02 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.88 one way or $79.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 93.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Huntsville and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Slocomb.

Stop Ideas Near Clanton

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

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

BUS

Brent, AL

52 mi away
10393 Alabama Highway 5
BUS

Selma, AL

60 mi away
434 Broad Street
BUS

Montgomery, AL

64 mi away
950 West South Boulevard
BUS

Marion, AL

68 mi away
26400 Alabama Highway 14

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Huntsville and Slocomb. Straight-line distance: 256.79 mi (413.26 km).

Huntsville

#1 Huntsville

The second most populous city in Alabama.

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

#2 Slocomb

City in Geneva County, Alabama, United States

Population1,929
Coordinates31.1082300, -85.5943800
Altitude87
CountryUnited States
Start: Huntsville (-86.58594, 34.7304)
End: Slocomb (-85.59438, 31.10823)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 480 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 58m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.53 gal
39.86 L · about $39.88
Round trip
$79.75
21.06 gal · 79.72 L
Estimated CO2
93.6 kg one way
Round trip: 187.2 kg / 413 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $39.88 $79.75
Mid-grade $4.26 $44.85 $89.69
Premium $4.63 $48.70 $97.40
Diesel $5.42 $57.02 $114.04

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 · May 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Huntsville and Slocomb. The current time is 12:29:49.

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.