How far is Huntsville, AL from Whitesboro, AL?
The driving distance from Huntsville, AL to Whitesboro, AL is about 60 miles (96.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 49 miles (78.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 59m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 29m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Huntsville and Whitesboro.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Huntsville and Whitesboro.
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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 · 10 sec · West Side Square
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Continue on Madison Street
1.2 km · 2 min · Madison Street
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Turn left onto Governors Drive Southeast
35.5 mi · 44 min · Governors Drive Southeast
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Continue on Gunter Avenue
2.5 mi · 5 min · Gunter Avenue
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Continue on Florida Short Route
16.2 mi · 26 min · Florida Short Route
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Turn left onto Gamble Street
656 ft · 32 sec · Gamble Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Sardis Drive
3.2 mi · 8 min · Sardis Drive
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Continue on Sardis Road
1.1 km · 3 min · Sardis Road
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Turn slight right onto Leeth Gap Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Leeth Gap Road
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Turn sharp right onto Whitesboro Road
65 m · 9 sec · Whitesboro Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Whitesboro Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Huntsville and Whitesboro.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Governors Drive Southeast
Turn left onto Governors Drive Southeast
35.5 mi · 00h 44m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Huntsville and Sunny near Whitesboro.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Huntsville to Whitesboro?
The road trip is about 60 miles (96.5 km) and usually takes 01h 29m 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?
Grant is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30 miles from Huntsville and 30 miles from Whitesboro.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 49 miles (78.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 11 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:30 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.72 one way or $15.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Huntsville and Sunny near Whitesboro.
Stop Ideas Near Grant
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Grant.
Anniston
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Huntsville and Whitesboro. Straight-line distance: 49 mi (78.85 km).
#1 Huntsville
The second most populous city in Alabama.
| Population | 202,964 |
| Coordinates | 34.7304000, -86.5859400 |
| Altitude | 193 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Whitesboro
Whitesboro is a place in Alabama, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 34.1634300, -86.0694200 |
| Altitude | 324 |
| Country | United States |
End: Whitesboro (-86.06942, 34.16343)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 97 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 59m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 44m |
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 | $3.64 | $7.72 | $15.45 |
| Mid-grade | $4.13 | $8.75 | $17.49 |
| Premium | $4.53 | $9.61 | $19.21 |
| Diesel | $5.80 | $12.30 | $24.60 |
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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