How far is Huntsville, AL from Trussville, AL?

The driving distance from Huntsville, AL to Trussville, AL is about 87.7 miles (141.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 76.7 miles (123.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 15m 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
87.75 mi
02h 07m
Flight
76.75 mi
123.51 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
76.75 mi
Kilometers
123.51 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
87.75 mi
Kilometers
141.22 km
Drive Time
02h 07m

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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 02h 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Trussville
Sat, Apr 18, 6:26 AM CDT
Return by in Huntsville
Sat, Apr 18, 8:34 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Huntsville
2026-04-18T04:18
Arrive Trussville
Sat, Apr 18, 6:26 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:08 AM to 12:08 PM CDT

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

Leave by
2:14 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
Holly Pond
AL

Town

From Huntsville
43.9 mi
01h 03m
To Trussville
43.8 mi
01h 03m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSW
Destination
86°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    725 ft · 21 sec · Madison Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Williams Avenue Southwest

    1718 ft · 58 sec · Williams Avenue Southwest

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Monroe Street Southwest

    923 ft · 28 sec · Monroe Street Southwest

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Monroe Street Southwest

    40 m · 4 sec · Monroe Street Southwest

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout onto Monroe Street Southwest

    1175 ft · 34 sec · Monroe Street Southwest

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Governors Drive Southwest

    927 ft · 33 sec · Governors Drive Southwest

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Access Road Southwest

    56 m · 3 sec · Access Road Southwest

  10. 10

    Continue on Memorial Parkway Southwest

    2322 ft · 39 sec · Memorial Parkway Southwest

  11. 11

    Take the ramp slight left

    64 m · 5 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Memorial Parkway Southwest

    25.9 mi · 33 min · Memorial Parkway Southwest

  13. 13

    Continue on North Brindlee Mountain Parkway

    29 mi · 42 min · North Brindlee Mountain Parkway

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    1643 ft · 31 sec

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    60 m · 4 sec

  16. 16

    Exit the roundabout

    22.1 mi · 31 min

  17. 17

    Turn left

    1892 ft · 34 sec

  18. 18

    Turn slight right

    88 m · 11 sec

  19. 19

    Turn slight right onto Center Point Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Center Point Road

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Sweeny Hollow Road

    3.4 mi · 6 min · Sweeny Hollow Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Chalkville Road

    3.8 mi · 7 min · Chalkville Road

  22. 22

    Turn right

    132 m · 37 sec

  23. 23

    Turn left

    19 m · 10 sec

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Linden Street

    93 m · 17 sec · Linden Street

  25. 25

    Turn right

    60 m · 14 sec

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
26 steps
17 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
1 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
29.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Brindlee Mountain Parkway
51.4 mi · 59%
Memorial Parkway Southwest
26.4 mi · 30%
Chalkville Road
3.84 mi · 4%
Sweeny Hollow Road
3.41 mi · 4%
Center Point Road
0.93 mi · 1%
Monroe Street Southwest
0.42 mi
Longest Stretch

North Brindlee Mountain Parkway

Continue on North Brindlee Mountain Parkway

29 mi · 00h 42m

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 07m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11 mi
76.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Holly Pond
01h 03m from Huntsville
Leave By
2:14 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Huntsville and Mostly Sunny near Trussville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 87.7 miles (141.2 km) and usually takes 02h 07m 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?

Holly Pond is a useful midpoint, sitting about 43.9 miles from Huntsville and 43.8 miles from Trussville.

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

The direct path is about 76.7 miles (123.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 11 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 2:14 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.74 one way or $23.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Holly Pond

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

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

RAIL

Birmingham

76 mi away
1819 Morris Ave.
RAIL

Anniston

93 mi away
126 West 4th St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Huntsville and Trussville. Straight-line distance: 76.75 mi (123.51 km).

Huntsville

#1 Huntsville

The second most populous city in Alabama.

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

#2 Trussville

City in Jefferson and St.

Population23,048
Coordinates33.6198300, -86.6088800
Altitude213
CountryUnited States
Start: Huntsville (-86.58594, 34.7304)
End: Trussville (-86.60888, 33.61983)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 141 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.1 gal
11.72 L · about $11.74
Round trip
$23.48
6.2 gal · 23.44 L
Estimated CO2
27.5 kg one way
Round trip: 55.1 kg / 121 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $11.74 $23.48
Mid-grade $4.26 $13.20 $26.41
Premium $4.63 $14.34 $28.68
Diesel $5.42 $16.79 $33.57

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Huntsville and Trussville. The current time is 04:18:42.

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.