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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 11m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Yalobusha County, Mississippi
Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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Start on Spring Street Southwest
1 m · 4 sec · Spring Street Southwest
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Turn right onto West Side Square
115 m · 16 sec · West Side Square
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Continue on South Side Square
113 m · 16 sec · South Side Square
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Turn left onto East Side Square
113 m · 9 sec · East Side Square
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Continue on Washington Street Southeast
111 m · 9 sec · Washington Street Southeast
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Continue on Washington Street Northeast
2489 ft · 54 sec · Washington Street Northeast
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Take the ramp slight left
1580 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left
18.9 mi · 20 min
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Continue straight
624 ft · 9 sec
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Continue on Huntsville-Decatur Highway
3.5 mi · 4 min · Huntsville-Decatur Highway
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Continue on Bee Line Highway
1.6 mi · 2 min · Bee Line Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on 6th Avenue Northeast
2604 ft · 1 min · 6th Avenue Northeast
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Turn right onto Moulton Street East
2.2 mi · 5 min · Moulton Street East
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Continue on Gordon Terry Parkway
7.5 mi · 9 min · Gordon Terry Parkway
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Continue straight
2 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
60.3 mi · 1 hr 15 min
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Continue on Mississippi Highway 76
2.4 mi · 3 min · Mississippi Highway 76
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Continue on Corridor V
15.4 mi · 18 min · Corridor V
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Take the exit right
31.6 mi · 34 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MS 9 South: Sherman, Pontotoc
1790 ft · 44 sec
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Turn slight left
40 m · 10 sec
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Turn left
9.8 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 278 West, MS 6 West: Oxford, University of Mississippi
1828 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pontotoc Parkway West
5.4 mi · 6 min · Pontotoc Parkway West
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Keep slight right to continue on Pontotoc Parkway West
24.4 mi · 28 min · Pontotoc Parkway West
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Continue straight
2526 ft · 35 sec
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Continue straight
1.6 km · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MS 7: Holly Springs, Water Valley
984 ft · 24 sec
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Keep slight left
52 m · 8 sec
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Merge left
6.5 mi · 9 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward MS 7 South: Water Valley
38 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout onto MS 7 South: Water Valley
9.5 mi · 11 min
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Turn left onto North Main Street
1.6 mi · 4 min · North Main Street
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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.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
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.
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.
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).
#1 Huntsville
The second most populous city in Alabama.
| Population | 202,964 |
| Coordinates | 34.7304000, -86.5859400 |
| Altitude | 193 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Water Valley
City in Yalobusha County, Mississippi, United States of America
| Population | 3,221 |
| Coordinates | 34.1515000, -89.6314700 |
| Altitude | 89 |
| Country | United States |
End: Water Valley (-89.63147, 34.1515)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 333 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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