How far is Huntsville, AL from Tuscumbia, AL?

The driving distance from Huntsville, AL to Tuscumbia, AL is about 69.5 miles (111.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 63.4 miles (102 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 54m 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
69.48 mi
01h 27m
Flight
63.4 mi
102.04 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
63.4 mi
Kilometers
102.04 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
69.48 mi
Kilometers
111.81 km
Drive Time
01h 27m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Tuscumbia
Sun, May 31, 2:31 PM CDT
Return by in Huntsville
Sun, May 31, 3:58 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Huntsville
2026-05-31T13:04
Arrive Tuscumbia
Sun, May 31, 2:31 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:27 AM to 11:27 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:36 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
Trinity
AL

Town in Morgan County, Alabama

From Huntsville
34.7 mi
00h 43m
To Tuscumbia
34.8 mi
00h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE
Destination
85°F
Sunday

Areas Of Fog then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph ENE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 right

    43.1 mi · 55 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit right

    50 m · 4 sec

  14. 14

    Turn slight right onto South Woodmont Drive

    1.4 km · 2 min · South Woodmont Drive

  15. 15

    Continue on South Dickson Street

    1129 ft · 46 sec · South Dickson Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto East 6th Street

    33 m · 4 sec · East 6th Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East 6th Street

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Bee Line Highway
44.7 mi · 64%
Washington Street Northeast
19.8 mi · 29%
Huntsville-Decatur Highway
3.52 mi · 5%
South Woodmont Drive
0.9 mi · 1%
South Dickson Street
0.21 mi
West Side Square
0.07 mi
Longest Stretch

Bee Line Highway

Keep slight right

43.1 mi · 00h 55m

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 27m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.1 mi
63.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Trinity
00h 43m from Huntsville
Leave By
3:36 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Huntsville and Areas Of Fog then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Tuscumbia.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 69.5 miles (111.8 km) and usually takes 01h 27m 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?

Trinity is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34.7 miles from Huntsville and 34.8 miles from Tuscumbia.

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

The direct path is about 63.4 miles (102 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.1 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 3:36 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.28 one way or $18.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Huntsville and Areas Of Fog then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Tuscumbia.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Huntsville and Tuscumbia. Straight-line distance: 63.4 mi (102.04 km).

Huntsville

#1 Huntsville

The second most populous city in Alabama.

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

#2 Tuscumbia

City in Alabama, United States of America

Population8,462
Coordinates34.7312000, -87.7025300
Altitude142
CountryUnited States
Start: Huntsville (-86.58594, 34.7304)
End: Tuscumbia (-87.70253, 34.7312)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 112 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.45 gal
9.28 L · about $9.28
Round trip
$18.56
4.9 gal · 18.56 L
Estimated CO2
21.8 kg one way
Round trip: 43.5 kg / 96 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $9.28 $18.56
Mid-grade $4.26 $10.43 $20.87
Premium $4.63 $11.33 $22.66
Diesel $5.42 $13.27 $26.53

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 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Huntsville and Tuscumbia. The current time is 13:04:07.

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.