How far is Lanett, AL from Huntsville, AL?

The driving distance from Lanett, AL to Huntsville, AL is about 181.3 miles (291.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 151.6 miles (243.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 35m 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
181.31 mi
03h 47m
Flight
151.53 mi
243.87 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
151.53 mi
Kilometers
243.87 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
181.31 mi
Kilometers
291.79 km
Drive Time
03h 47m

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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 03h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Huntsville
Wed, Apr 15, 7:19 PM CDT
Return by in Lanett
Wed, Apr 15, 11:07 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lanett
2026-04-15T15:32
Arrive Huntsville
Wed, Apr 15, 7:19 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:48 AM to 11:48 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:24 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lanett
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
Union
AL

Town in Alabama, USA

From Lanett
93.3 mi
01h 53m
To Huntsville
88 mi
01h 53m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SW
Destination
85°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Lanier Avenue

    34 m · 5 sec · North Lanier Avenue

  2. 2

    Continue on North Lanier Avenue

    119 m · 22 sec · North Lanier Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto 2nd Street South

    1034 ft · 47 sec · 2nd Street South

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto South Gilmer Avenue

    1.3 km · 2 min · South Gilmer Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Veterans Memorial Parkway

    11.4 mi · 16 min · Veterans Memorial Parkway

  6. 6

    Continue on Avenue A Southeast

    1.6 mi · 4 min · Avenue A Southeast

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Martin Luther King Drive

    832 ft · 30 sec · Martin Luther King Drive

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Alabama Avenue East

    83 m · 12 sec · Alabama Avenue East

  9. 9

    Turn right onto LaFayette Street North

    61.2 mi · 1 hr 25 min · LaFayette Street North

  10. 10

    Take the exit left toward I 20 West, US 431 North: Birmingham

    3.5 mi · 4 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 431 North: Oxford, Anniston

    1299 ft · 28 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on US 431 North: Oxford, Anniston

    2.2 mi · 4 min

  13. 13

    Continue on Henry Road

    2366 ft · 37 sec · Henry Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Veterans Memorial Parkway

    26.4 mi · 33 min · Veterans Memorial Parkway

  15. 15

    Continue on East Meighan Boulevard

    9 mi · 15 min · East Meighan Boulevard

  16. 16

    Continue on 5th Avenue Northeast

    1.4 mi · 3 min · 5th Avenue Northeast

  17. 17

    Turn left onto 4th Street Northwest

    2438 ft · 51 sec · 4th Street Northwest

  18. 18

    Turn slight right

    28.1 mi · 41 min

  19. 19

    Continue on Gunter Avenue

    2733 ft · 58 sec · Gunter Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn right onto May Street

    97 m · 6 sec · May Street

  21. 21

    Turn slight left onto Blount Avenue

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Blount Avenue

  22. 22

    Continue on Paddle Wheel Drive

    788 ft · 15 sec · Paddle Wheel Drive

  23. 23

    Continue on Florida Short Route

    4.7 mi · 6 min · Florida Short Route

  24. 24

    Continue on Florida Short Route

    17.7 mi · 21 min · Florida Short Route

  25. 25

    Continue straight

    13.2 mi · 18 min

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Madison Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Madison Street

  27. 27

    Turn right onto South Side Square

    113 m · 16 sec · South Side Square

  28. 28

    Turn left onto East Side Square

    113 m · 16 sec · East Side Square

  29. 29

    Continue on North Side Square

    112 m · 18 sec · North Side Square

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Spring Street Southwest

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
30 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
LaFayette Street North
61.2 mi · 34%
Veterans Memorial Parkway
37.8 mi · 21%
Florida Short Route
35.5 mi · 20%
East Meighan Boulevard
8.95 mi · 5%
I 20 West
3.47 mi · 2%
US 431 North
2.44 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

LaFayette Street North

Turn right onto LaFayette Street North

61.2 mi · 01h 25m

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
03h 47m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+29.7 mi
151.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Union
01h 53m from Lanett
Leave By
9:24 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Lanett and Mostly Sunny near Huntsville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 181.3 miles (291.8 km) and usually takes 03h 47m 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?

Union is a useful midpoint, sitting about 93.3 miles from Lanett and 88 miles from Huntsville.

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

The direct path is about 151.6 miles (243.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.7 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 9:24 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.24 one way or $48.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Lanett and Mostly Sunny near Huntsville.

Stop Ideas Near Union

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Union, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Anniston

19 mi away
126 West 4th St
RAIL

Birmingham

91 mi away
1819 Morris Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lanett and Huntsville. Straight-line distance: 151.53 mi (243.87 km).

Lanett

#1 Lanett

City in Chambers County, Alabama, United States

Population6,054
Coordinates32.8687400, -85.1905000
Altitude180
CountryUnited States
Huntsville

#2 Huntsville

The second most populous city in Alabama.

Population202,964
Coordinates34.7304000, -86.5859400
Altitude193
CountryUnited States
Start: North Lanier Avenue (-85.190562, 32.868783)
End: Jefferson Street South (-86.585936, 34.730413)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 292 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.4 gal
24.22 L · about $24.24
Round trip
$48.47
12.8 gal · 48.44 L
Estimated CO2
56.9 kg one way
Round trip: 113.8 kg / 251 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $24.24 $48.47
Mid-grade $4.26 $27.26 $54.52
Premium $4.63 $29.60 $59.20
Diesel $5.42 $34.66 $69.31

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 · Apr 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Lanett and Huntsville. The current time is 15:32:08.

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.