How far is Huntsville, AL from Warrior, AL?

The driving distance from Huntsville, AL to Warrior, AL is about 79.8 miles (128.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 64.6 miles (103.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 00m 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
79.83 mi
01h 30m
Flight
64.57 mi
103.92 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
64.57 mi
Kilometers
103.92 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
79.83 mi
Kilometers
128.47 km
Drive Time
01h 30m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Warrior
Sun, Apr 19, 2:27 AM CDT
Return by in Huntsville
Sun, Apr 19, 3:57 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Huntsville
2026-04-19T00:57
Arrive Warrior
Sun, Apr 19, 2:27 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:30 AM to 11:30 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:30 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
Falkville
AL

Town of the United States

From Huntsville
40 mi
00h 45m
To Warrior
39.9 mi
00h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph NNW
Destination
70°F
Sunday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    55.3 mi · 59 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 31 South, AL 3 South, AL 160 East: Hayden, Corner

    778 ft · 19 sec

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route

    20 m · 3 sec

  14. 14

    Exit the roundabout

    555 ft · 11 sec

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    65 m · 5 sec

  16. 16

    Exit the roundabout

    78 m · 6 sec

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route

    32 m · 5 sec

  18. 18

    Exit the roundabout

    3 mi · 4 min

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Park Drive

    93 m · 14 sec · Park Drive

  20. 20

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Kemp Drive

    27 m · 6 sec · Kemp Drive

  21. 21

    Turn left

    158 m · 23 sec

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Bluff Street

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
2 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 65 South
56.2 mi · 70%
Washington Street Northeast
19.7 mi · 25%
US 31 South
3.37 mi · 4%
I 65
0.16 mi
West Side Square
0.07 mi
South Side Square
0.07 mi
Longest Stretch

I 65 South

Merge slight left

55.3 mi · 00h 59m

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 30m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.2 mi
64.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Falkville
00h 45m from Huntsville
Leave By
3:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Huntsville and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Warrior.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 79.8 miles (128.5 km) and usually takes 01h 30m 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?

Falkville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 40 miles from Huntsville and 39.9 miles from Warrior.

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

The direct path is about 64.6 miles (103.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.2 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 3:30 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.68 one way or $21.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Huntsville and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Warrior.

Stop Ideas Near Falkville

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

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

RAIL

Birmingham

96 mi away
1819 Morris Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Huntsville and Warrior. Straight-line distance: 64.57 mi (103.92 km).

Huntsville

#1 Huntsville

The second most populous city in Alabama.

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

#2 Warrior

City in Jefferson and Blount counties in the State of Alabama, USA

Population3,190
Coordinates33.8142700, -86.8094400
Altitude160
CountryUnited States
Start: Huntsville (-86.58594, 34.7304)
End: Warrior (-86.80944, 33.81427)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 128 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 59m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.82 gal
10.66 L · about $10.68
Round trip
$21.36
5.64 gal · 21.32 L
Estimated CO2
25.1 kg one way
Round trip: 50.1 kg / 110 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $10.68 $21.36
Mid-grade $4.26 $12.01 $24.02
Premium $4.63 $13.04 $26.08
Diesel $5.42 $15.27 $30.54

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Huntsville and Warrior. The current time is 00:57:59.

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.