How far is Huntsville, AL from Stevenson, AL?

The driving distance from Huntsville, AL to Stevenson, AL is about 59.8 miles (96.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 43.4 miles (69.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 25m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
59.87 mi
01h 12m
Flight
43.42 mi
69.88 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
43.42 mi
Kilometers
69.88 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
59.87 mi
Kilometers
96.35 km
Drive Time
01h 12m

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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 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Stevenson
Sun, Apr 26, 3:19 PM CDT
Return by in Huntsville
Sun, Apr 26, 4:32 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Huntsville
2026-04-26T14:06
Arrive Stevenson
Sun, Apr 26, 3:19 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:13 AM to 11:13 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:04 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
Woodville
AL

Town in Alabama, USA

From Huntsville
30 mi
00h 36m
To Stevenson
30 mi
00h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 26 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NE
Destination
82°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 26 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 mph

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    2312 ft · 50 sec · Washington Street Northeast

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right

    2022 ft · 42 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    57.1 mi · 1 hr 7 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward AL 117: Stevenson

    1316 ft · 40 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left

    1.4 mi · 3 min

  11. 11

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    30 m · 5 sec · West Main Street

  12. 12

    Turn right

    34 m · 8 sec

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
13 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Washington Street Northeast
57.9 mi · 97%
AL 117
0.25 mi
West Side Square
0.07 mi
South Side Square
0.07 mi
East Side Square
0.07 mi
Washington Street Southeast
0.07 mi
Longest Stretch

Washington Street Northeast

Merge slight left

57.1 mi · 01h 07m

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 12m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.4 mi
43.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Woodville
00h 36m from Huntsville
Leave By
4:04 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Huntsville and Mostly Sunny near Stevenson.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 59.8 miles (96.3 km) and usually takes 01h 12m 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?

Woodville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30 miles from Huntsville and 30 miles from Stevenson.

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

The direct path is about 43.4 miles (69.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.4 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 4:04 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.99 one way or $15.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Huntsville and Mostly Sunny near Stevenson.

Stop Ideas Near Woodville

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

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

RAIL

Anniston

116 mi away
126 West 4th St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Huntsville and Stevenson. Straight-line distance: 43.42 mi (69.88 km).

Huntsville

#1 Huntsville

The second most populous city in Alabama.

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

#2 Stevenson

City in Alabama

Population1,896
Coordinates34.8686900, -85.8394200
Altitude192
CountryUnited States
Start: Huntsville (-86.58594, 34.7304)
End: Stevenson (-85.83942, 34.86869)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 96 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.11 gal
8 L · about $7.99
Round trip
$15.98
4.22 gal · 16 L
Estimated CO2
18.8 kg one way
Round trip: 37.5 kg / 83 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $7.99 $15.98
Mid-grade $4.26 $8.99 $17.97
Premium $4.63 $9.76 $19.52
Diesel $5.42 $11.43 $22.85

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 26, 2026

There is no time difference between Huntsville and Stevenson. The current time is 14:06:31.

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.