How far is Huntsville, AL from Water Valley, MS?

The driving distance from Huntsville, AL to Water Valley, MS is about 206.8 miles (332.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 178.1 miles (286.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 23m 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
206.82 mi
04h 11m
Flight
178.08 mi
286.59 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
178.08 mi
Kilometers
286.59 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
206.82 mi
Kilometers
332.84 km
Drive Time
04h 11m

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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 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Water Valley
Thu, Aug 27, 4:31 PM CDT
Return by in Huntsville
Thu, Aug 27, 8:43 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Huntsville
2026-08-27T12:19
Arrive Water Valley
Thu, Aug 27, 4:31 PM CDT
Route Timing
04h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:12 AM to 12:12 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
8:36 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
Oakland
MS

Town in Yalobusha County, Mississippi

From Huntsville
103.3 mi
02h 05m
To Water Valley
103.5 mi
02h 05m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
92°F
Thursday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Aug 27 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S
Destination
93°F
Thursday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Aug 27 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Huntsville and Water Valley.

  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

    60.3 mi · 1 hr 15 min

  17. 17

    Continue on Mississippi Highway 76

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Mississippi Highway 76

  18. 18

    Continue on Corridor V

    15.4 mi · 18 min · Corridor V

  19. 19

    Take the exit right

    31.6 mi · 34 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward MS 9 South: Sherman, Pontotoc

    1790 ft · 44 sec

  21. 21

    Turn slight left

    40 m · 10 sec

  22. 22

    Turn left

    9.8 mi · 12 min

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward US 278 West, MS 6 West: Oxford, University of Mississippi

    1828 ft · 50 sec

  24. 24

    Merge slight left onto Pontotoc Parkway West

    5.4 mi · 6 min · Pontotoc Parkway West

  25. 25

    Keep slight right to continue on Pontotoc Parkway West

    24.4 mi · 28 min · Pontotoc Parkway West

  26. 26

    Continue straight

    2526 ft · 35 sec

  27. 27

    Continue straight

    1.6 km · 1 min

  28. 28

    Take the exit slight right toward MS 7: Holly Springs, Water Valley

    984 ft · 24 sec

  29. 29

    Keep slight left

    52 m · 8 sec

  30. 30

    Merge left

    6.5 mi · 9 min

  31. 31

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward MS 7 South: Water Valley

    38 m · 2 sec

  32. 32

    Exit the roundabout onto MS 7 South: Water Valley

    9.5 mi · 11 min

  33. 33

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    1.6 mi · 4 min · North Main Street

  34. 34

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
34 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
3 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Gordon Terry Parkway
69.8 mi · 34%
Corridor V
47 mi · 23%
Pontotoc Parkway West
31.3 mi · 15%
Washington Street Northeast
19.8 mi · 10%
MS 7 South
9.57 mi · 5%
MS 7
6.73 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Gordon Terry Parkway

Continue straight

60.3 mi · 01h 15m

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 11m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.7 mi
178.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Oakland
02h 05m from Huntsville
Leave By
8:36 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Huntsville and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Water Valley.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Huntsville to Water Valley?

The road trip is about 206.8 miles (332.8 km) and usually takes 04h 11m 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?

Oakland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 103.3 miles from Huntsville and 103.5 miles from Water Valley.

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

The direct path is about 178.1 miles (286.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.7 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 8:36 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.65 one way or $55.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 64.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Huntsville and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Water Valley.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Huntsville and Water Valley. Straight-line distance: 178.08 mi (286.59 km).

Huntsville

#1 Huntsville

The second most populous city in Alabama.

Population202,964
Coordinates34.7304000, -86.5859400
Altitude193
CountryUnited States
Water Valley

#2 Water Valley

City in Yalobusha County, Mississippi, United States of America

Population3,221
Coordinates34.1515000, -89.6314700
Altitude89
CountryUnited States
Start: Huntsville (-86.58594, 34.7304)
End: Water Valley (-89.63147, 34.1515)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 333 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 57m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.3 gal
27.63 L · about $27.65
Round trip
$55.29
14.6 gal · 55.26 L
Estimated CO2
64.9 kg one way
Round trip: 129.8 kg / 286 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $27.65 $55.29
Mid-grade $4.26 $31.09 $62.18
Premium $4.63 $33.76 $67.52
Diesel $5.42 $39.53 $79.06

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 · Aug 27, 2026

There is no time difference between Huntsville and Water Valley. The current time is 12:19:39.

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.