How far is Huntsville, AL from Sulligent, AL?

The driving distance from Huntsville, AL to Sulligent, AL is about 125.3 miles (201.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 105.3 miles (169.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 13m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
125.3 mi
02h 36m
Flight
105.29 mi
169.45 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
105.29 mi
Kilometers
169.45 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
125.3 mi
Kilometers
201.65 km
Drive Time
02h 36m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sulligent
Thu, Apr 23, 2:58 AM CDT
Return by in Huntsville
Thu, Apr 23, 5:35 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Huntsville
2026-04-23T00:22
Arrive Sulligent
Thu, Apr 23, 2:58 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:37 AM to 12:37 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:16 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
Russellville
AL

City in Alabama

From Huntsville
62.6 mi
01h 18m
To Sulligent
62.7 mi
01h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S
Destination
84°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    Continue straight

    624 ft · 9 sec

  10. 10

    Continue on Huntsville-Decatur Highway

    3.5 mi · 4 min · Huntsville-Decatur Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on Bee Line Highway

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Bee Line Highway

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on 6th Avenue Northeast

    2604 ft · 1 min · 6th Avenue Northeast

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Moulton Street East

    2.2 mi · 5 min · Moulton Street East

  14. 14

    Continue on Gordon Terry Parkway

    7.5 mi · 9 min · Gordon Terry Parkway

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    2 mi · 2 min

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    33.4 mi · 40 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward US 43: Russellville, Muscle Shoals, Hamilton

    1144 ft · 24 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Andrew Jackson Highway

    6.7 mi · 8 min · Andrew Jackson Highway

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Andrew Jackson Highway

    6.6 mi · 8 min · Andrew Jackson Highway

  20. 20

    Continue on U.S. Highway 43

    2.8 mi · 3 min · U.S. Highway 43

  21. 21

    Continue on Andrew Jackson Highway

    14.6 mi · 17 min · Andrew Jackson Highway

  22. 22

    Turn right

    23.5 mi · 33 min

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
23 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Gordon Terry Parkway
43 mi · 34%
Andrew Jackson Highway
27.9 mi · 22%
Washington Street Northeast
19.8 mi · 16%
Huntsville-Decatur Highway
3.52 mi · 3%
U.S. Highway 43
2.84 mi · 2%
Moulton Street East
2.16 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Gordon Terry Parkway

Continue straight

33.4 mi · 00h 40m

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
02h 36m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20 mi
105.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Russellville
01h 18m from Huntsville
Leave By
1:16 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Huntsville and Sunny near Sulligent.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 125.3 miles (201.7 km) and usually takes 02h 36m 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?

Russellville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 62.6 miles from Huntsville and 62.7 miles from Sulligent.

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

The direct path is about 105.3 miles (169.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 20 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 1:16 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.74 one way or $33.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Huntsville and Sulligent. Straight-line distance: 105.29 mi (169.45 km).

Huntsville

#1 Huntsville

The second most populous city in Alabama.

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

#2 Sulligent

City in Lamar County, Alabama, United States

Population1,834
Coordinates33.9017700, -88.1344800
Altitude99
CountryUnited States
Start: Huntsville (-86.58594, 34.7304)
End: Sulligent (-88.13448, 33.90177)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 202 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.42 gal
16.74 L · about $16.74
Round trip
$33.48
8.84 gal · 33.48 L
Estimated CO2
39.3 kg one way
Round trip: 78.6 kg / 173 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $16.74 $33.48
Mid-grade $4.26 $18.82 $37.65
Premium $4.63 $20.44 $40.89
Diesel $5.42 $23.93 $47.87

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 Sulligent. The current time is 00:22:04.

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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.