How far is Huntsville, AL from West Blocton, AL?

The driving distance from Huntsville, AL to West Blocton, AL is about 139.1 miles (223.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 115.6 miles (186 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 20m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
139.14 mi
02h 40m
Flight
115.6 mi
186.04 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
115.6 mi
Kilometers
186.04 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
139.14 mi
Kilometers
223.92 km
Drive Time
02h 40m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in West Blocton
Mon, May 4, 5:34 AM CDT
Return by in Huntsville
Mon, May 4, 8:14 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Huntsville
2026-05-04T02:54
Arrive West Blocton
Mon, May 4, 5:34 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:40 AM to 12:40 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:10 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
Colony
AL

Town in Cullman County, Alabama, United States

From Huntsville
69.7 mi
01h 20m
To West Blocton
69.5 mi
01h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSW
Destination
78°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Huntsville and West Blocton.

  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

    3.7 mi · 5 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward I 20 West, I 59 South: Tuscaloosa

    2224 ft · 54 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    26.9 mi · 30 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward US 11 South, AL 5 South: West Blocton, Centreville

    1746 ft · 35 sec

  19. 19

    Turn left

    3.2 mi · 5 min

  20. 20

    Turn left onto State Route 5

    7.5 mi · 10 min · State Route 5

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Cahaba River Drive

    1.4 km · 2 min · Cahaba River Drive

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Hickory Road

    122 m · 23 sec · Hickory Road

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Azalea Lane

    8 m · 3 sec · Azalea Lane

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Hickory Road

    614 ft · 27 sec · Hickory Road

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Hickory Road

Car Route Details

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

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
25 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 65 South
74.5 mi · 54%
I 20 West
27.3 mi · 20%
Washington Street Northeast
19.7 mi · 14%
State Route 5
7.5 mi · 5%
Montgomery
4.12 mi · 3%
I 22 West
1.02 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 65 South

Merge slight left

73.7 mi · 01h 19m

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
02h 40m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.5 mi
115.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Colony
01h 20m from Huntsville
Leave By
1:10 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Huntsville and Sunny near West Blocton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Huntsville to West Blocton?

The road trip is about 139.1 miles (223.9 km) and usually takes 02h 40m 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?

Colony is a useful midpoint, sitting about 69.7 miles from Huntsville and 69.5 miles from West Blocton.

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

The direct path is about 115.6 miles (186 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:10 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.59 one way or $37.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Huntsville and Sunny near West Blocton.

Stop Ideas Near Colony

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Colony and the surrounding midpoint area.
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Practical stop 9.6 mi away

marrion city hall

Warrior , AL
e 36756, 123 Marion St, Warrior, AL 35180
Business administration service
Hanceville City Hall
Meeting point 10.3 mi away

Hanceville City Hall

Hanceville , AL
112 Main St SE, Hanceville, AL 35077
Rating 3.7/5 18 reviews City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Colony.

RAIL

Birmingham

49 mi away
1819 Morris Ave.
RAIL

Anniston

104 mi away
126 West 4th St
RAIL

Tuscaloosa

104 mi away
2105 Greensboro Ave
BUS

Brent, AL

113 mi away
10393 Alabama Highway 5

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Huntsville and West Blocton. Straight-line distance: 115.6 mi (186.04 km).

Huntsville

#1 Huntsville

The second most populous city in Alabama.

Population202,964
Coordinates34.7304000, -86.5859400
Altitude193
CountryUnited States
West Blocton

#2 West Blocton

Town

Population1,228
Coordinates33.1181700, -87.1250000
Altitude151
CountryUnited States
Start: Huntsville (-86.58594, 34.7304)
End: West Blocton (-87.125, 33.11817)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 224 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.91 gal
18.59 L · about $18.59
Round trip
$37.19
9.82 gal · 37.18 L
Estimated CO2
43.6 kg one way
Round trip: 87.3 kg / 192 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $18.59 $37.19
Mid-grade $4.26 $20.91 $41.82
Premium $4.63 $22.71 $45.42
Diesel $5.42 $26.59 $53.18

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 04, 2026

There is no time difference between Huntsville and West Blocton. The current time is 02:54:16.

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.