How far is Leesburg, AL from Huntsville, AL?
The driving distance from Leesburg, AL to Huntsville, AL is about 91.3 miles (147 km), with a travel time of about 01h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 60.5 miles (97.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 16m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Alabama, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Leesburg and Huntsville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Leesburg and Huntsville.
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Start on the route
21 m · 10 sec
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Turn left onto Lokey Street
48 m · 16 sec · Lokey Street
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Turn left onto Industrial Boulevard
2.6 mi · 4 min · Industrial Boulevard
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Turn right onto Sand Rock Avenue
3.3 mi · 6 min · Sand Rock Avenue
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Continue on County Road 83
5.5 mi · 10 min · County Road 83
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At the end of the road, turn right onto North Valley Avenue
5.6 mi · 8 min · North Valley Avenue
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Continue on Gault Avenue South
3.4 mi · 5 min · Gault Avenue South
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Turn left
909 ft · 18 sec
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Turn straight onto Glenn Boulevard Southwest
4.7 mi · 7 min · Glenn Boulevard Southwest
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Continue on East Main Street
8.9 mi · 12 min · East Main Street
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Continue on Tammy Little Drive
12.7 mi · 17 min · Tammy Little Drive
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Turn left onto US 72, AL 279
1145 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left onto John T Reid Parkway
40 mi · 47 min · John T Reid Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward Jefferson Street, Downtown
1188 ft · 29 sec
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Turn straight onto Washington Street Northwest
101 m · 7 sec · Washington Street Northwest
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Continue on Jefferson Street North
2579 ft · 1 min · Jefferson Street North
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Turn right onto Spring Street Southwest
1 m · 1 sec · Spring Street Southwest
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Spring Street Southwest
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Leesburg and Huntsville.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
John T Reid Parkway
Merge slight left onto John T Reid Parkway
40 mi · 00h 47m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Leesburg and Sunny near Huntsville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Leesburg to Huntsville?
The road trip is about 91.3 miles (147 km) and usually takes 01h 38m 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?
Dutton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 44.1 miles from Leesburg and 47.3 miles from Huntsville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 60.5 miles (97.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.8 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 3:14 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.19 one way or $24.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Leesburg and Sunny near Huntsville.
Stop Ideas Near Dutton
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 Dutton.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Leesburg and Huntsville. Straight-line distance: 60.45 mi (97.28 km).
#1 Leesburg
Town in Alabama, United States
| Population | 1,016 |
| Coordinates | 34.1798200, -85.7613600 |
| Altitude | 178 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Huntsville
The second most populous city in Alabama.
| Population | 202,964 |
| Coordinates | 34.7304000, -86.5859400 |
| Altitude | 193 |
| Country | United States |
End: Jefferson Street South (-86.585936, 34.730413)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 147 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 49m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 08m |
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 | $12.19 | $24.39 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $13.71 | $27.43 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $14.89 | $29.79 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $17.44 | $34.87 |
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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