How far is Huntsville, AL from Union Springs, AL?

The driving distance from Huntsville, AL to Union Springs, AL is about 236.1 miles (380 km), with a travel time of about 04h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 185.6 miles (298.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 09m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
236.11 mi
04h 34m
Flight
185.6 mi
298.7 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
185.6 mi
Kilometers
298.7 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
236.11 mi
Kilometers
379.98 km
Drive Time
04h 34m

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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 04h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Union Springs
Tue, May 5, 5:51 AM CDT
Return by in Huntsville
Tue, May 5, 10:26 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Huntsville
2026-05-05T01:16
Arrive Union Springs
Tue, May 5, 5:51 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:35 AM to 12:35 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
7:50 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
Pelham
AL

City in Alabama

From Huntsville
118.2 mi
02h 17m
To Union Springs
117.9 mi
02h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
79°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Huntsville and Union Springs.

  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

    12.4 mi · 16 min · Troy Highway

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight left toward US 82 East: Union Springs

    27.2 mi · 37 min

  26. 26

    Turn slight right

    1385 ft · 46 sec

  27. 27

    Turn left onto North Powell Street

    107 m · 15 sec · North Powell Street

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Powell Street

Car Route Details

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

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
28 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Montgomery
93.5 mi · 40%
I 65 South
74.5 mi · 32%
US 82 East
27.2 mi · 12%
Washington Street Northeast
19.7 mi · 8%
Troy Highway
12.4 mi · 5%
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
04h 34m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+50.5 mi
185.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pelham
02h 17m from Huntsville
Leave By
7:50 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Huntsville and Mostly Sunny near Union Springs.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Huntsville to Union Springs?

The road trip is about 236.1 miles (380 km) and usually takes 04h 34m 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?

Pelham is a useful midpoint, sitting about 118.2 miles from Huntsville and 117.9 miles from Union Springs.

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

The direct path is about 185.6 miles (298.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 50.5 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 7:50 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.55 one way or $63.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 74 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Huntsville and Mostly Sunny near Union Springs.

Stop Ideas Near Pelham

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

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

RAIL

Birmingham

25 mi away
1819 Morris Ave.
BUS

Brent, AL

50 mi away
10393 Alabama Highway 5
RAIL

Tuscaloosa

71 mi away
2105 Greensboro Ave
BUS

Marion, AL

86 mi away
26400 Alabama Highway 14

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Huntsville and Union Springs. Straight-line distance: 185.6 mi (298.7 km).

Huntsville

#1 Huntsville

The second most populous city in Alabama.

Population202,964
Coordinates34.7304000, -86.5859400
Altitude193
CountryUnited States
Union Springs

#2 Union Springs

City in Alabama, United States of America

Population3,352
Coordinates32.1443200, -85.7149500
Altitude159
CountryUnited States
Start: Huntsville (-86.58594, 34.7304)
End: Union Springs (-85.71495, 32.14432)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 380 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.33 gal
31.54 L · about $31.55
Round trip
$63.09
16.66 gal · 63.08 L
Estimated CO2
74 kg one way
Round trip: 148.1 kg / 327 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $31.55 $63.09
Mid-grade $4.26 $35.48 $70.95
Premium $4.63 $38.53 $77.05
Diesel $5.42 $45.11 $90.21

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 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Huntsville and Union Springs. The current time is 01:16:17.

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.