How far is Huntsville, AL from Winfield, AL?

The driving distance from Huntsville, AL to Winfield, AL is about 116.3 miles (187.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 89.5 miles (144 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 03m 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
116.28 mi
02h 31m
Flight
89.45 mi
143.96 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
89.45 mi
Kilometers
143.96 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
116.28 mi
Kilometers
187.14 km
Drive Time
02h 31m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Winfield
Tue, May 5, 2:13 AM CDT
Return by in Huntsville
Tue, May 5, 4:45 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Huntsville
2026-05-04T23:42
Arrive Winfield
Tue, May 5, 2:13 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:32 AM to 12:32 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:26 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
Littleville
AL

Town

From Huntsville
58.1 mi
01h 15m
To Winfield
58.2 mi
01h 15m

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
79°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    33.4 mi · 40 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward US 43: Russellville, Muscle Shoals, Hamilton

    1144 ft · 24 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Andrew Jackson Highway

    11.4 mi · 14 min · Andrew Jackson Highway

  19. 19

    Turn slight right onto Jackson Highway

    2 mi · 4 min · Jackson Highway

  20. 20

    Turn slight left onto L C Lauderdale Sr Highway

    3.4 mi · 6 min · L C Lauderdale Sr Highway

  21. 21

    Turn right

    11.1 mi · 15 min

  22. 22

    At the end of the road, turn left

    3150 ft · 54 sec

  23. 23

    Turn right

    10.8 mi · 15 min

  24. 24

    Continue straight

    3.8 mi · 6 min

  25. 25

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Bankhead Avenue

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Bankhead Avenue

  26. 26

    Continue on Bankhead Highway

    3140 ft · 1 min · Bankhead Highway

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Bankhead Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
27 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Gordon Terry Parkway
43 mi · 37%
Washington Street Northeast
19.8 mi · 17%
Andrew Jackson Highway
11.4 mi · 10%
L C Lauderdale Sr Highway
7.28 mi · 6%
Huntsville-Decatur Highway
3.52 mi · 3%
Moulton Street East
2.16 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Gordon Terry Parkway

Continue straight

33.4 mi · 00h 40m

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 31m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.8 mi
89.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Littleville
01h 15m from Huntsville
Leave By
1:26 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Huntsville and Sunny near Winfield.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 116.3 miles (187.1 km) and usually takes 02h 31m 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?

Littleville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 58.1 miles from Huntsville and 58.2 miles from Winfield.

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

The direct path is about 89.5 miles (144 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.8 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 1:26 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.53 one way or $31.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Huntsville and Sunny near Winfield.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Huntsville and Winfield. Straight-line distance: 89.45 mi (143.96 km).

Huntsville

#1 Huntsville

The second most populous city in Alabama.

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

#2 Winfield

City in Marion County, Alabama, United States

Population4,559
Coordinates33.9289900, -87.8172500
Altitude145
CountryUnited States
Start: Huntsville (-86.58594, 34.7304)
End: Winfield (-87.81725, 33.92899)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 187 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.1 gal
15.53 L · about $15.53
Round trip
$31.05
8.2 gal · 31.06 L
Estimated CO2
36.4 kg one way
Round trip: 72.9 kg / 161 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $15.53 $31.05
Mid-grade $4.26 $17.46 $34.92
Premium $4.63 $18.96 $37.93
Diesel $5.42 $22.20 $44.40

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 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Huntsville and Winfield. The current time is 23:42:03.

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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.