How far is Marbury, AL from Huntsville, AL?

The driving distance from Marbury, AL to Huntsville, AL is about 164.8 miles (265.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 140.4 miles (225.9 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
164.83 mi
02h 31m
Flight
140.36 mi
225.88 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
140.36 mi
Kilometers
225.88 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
164.83 mi
Kilometers
265.27 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 Huntsville
Thu, Oct 15, 6:56 PM CDT
Return by in Marbury
Thu, Oct 15, 9:28 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Marbury
2026-10-15T16:24
Arrive Huntsville
Thu, Oct 15, 6:56 PM 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 Marbury
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
Morris
AL

Town in Alabama

From Marbury
82.3 mi
01h 15m
To Huntsville
82.5 mi
01h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 9:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 mph
Destination
90°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 9:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Hunter Loop Road

    31 m · 5 sec · Hunter Loop Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Autauga County 20

    106 m · 21 sec · Autauga County 20

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right

    8.5 mi · 13 min

  5. 5

    Take the ramp right

    1131 ft · 28 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    133.8 mi · 2 hr 26 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 565 East, AL 20 West, US 72 Alternate: Decatur, Huntsville

    1665 ft · 41 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 565 East, US 72 Alternate East: Huntsville

    2761 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    18.9 mi · 20 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Wasthington Street, Jefferson Street, Downtown

    985 ft · 24 sec

  11. 11

    Continue on Wasthington Street, Jefferson Street, Downtown

    120 m · 10 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Jefferson Street, Downtown

    104 m · 8 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto Jefferson Street North

    2688 ft · 1 min · Jefferson Street North

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Spring Street Southwest

    1 m · 1 sec · Spring Street Southwest

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Spring Street Southwest

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
15 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Autauga County 20
134 mi · 81%
I 565 East
19.7 mi · 12%
Jefferson Street North
0.51 mi
Wasthington Street
0.26 mi
Jefferson Street
0.06 mi
Hunter Loop Road
0.02 mi
Longest Stretch

Autauga County 20

Merge slight left

134 mi · 02h 26m

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
+24.4 mi
140.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Morris
01h 15m from Marbury
Leave By
1:26 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Marbury and Sunny near Huntsville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 164.8 miles (265.3 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?

Morris is a useful midpoint, sitting about 82.3 miles from Marbury and 82.5 miles from Huntsville.

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

The direct path is about 140.4 miles (225.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.4 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 $23.01 one way or $46.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Morris

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 Morris and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 12.7 mi away

City of Adamsville City Hall

Adamsville , AL
4828 Main St, Adamsville, AL 35005
Rating 3.0/5 2 reviews City government office,City clerk's office,City courthouse,City Hall,Tourist information center
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 3.7 mi away

marrion city hall

Warrior , AL
e 36756, 123 Marion St, Warrior, AL 35180
Business administration service
Tarrant City Hall
Meeting point 12.2 mi away

Tarrant City Hall

Birmingham , AL
1133 E Lake Blvd, Birmingham, AL 35217
Rating 1.7/5 11 reviews City government office
Brookside Police Department
Nearby stop 9.6 mi away

Brookside Police Department

Brookside , AL
2711 Municipal Dr, Brookside, AL 35036
Rating 1.3/5 13 reviews Police department

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Birmingham

26 mi away
1819 Morris Ave.
RAIL

Anniston

91 mi away
126 West 4th St
RAIL

Tuscaloosa

93 mi away
2105 Greensboro Ave
BUS

Brent, AL

94 mi away
10393 Alabama Highway 5

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Marbury and Huntsville. Straight-line distance: 140.36 mi (225.88 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Marbury

Marbury is a place in Alabama, United States.

Population0
Coordinates32.7012400, -86.4710900
Altitude159
CountryUnited States
Huntsville

#2 Huntsville

The second most populous city in Alabama.

Population202,964
Coordinates34.7304000, -86.5859400
Altitude193
CountryUnited States
Start: Hunter Loop Road (-86.471357, 32.701202)
End: Jefferson Street South (-86.585936, 34.730413)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 265 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.82 gal
22.02 L · about $23.01
Round trip
$46.02
11.64 gal · 44.04 L
Estimated CO2
51.7 kg one way
Round trip: 103.4 kg / 228 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $23.01 $46.02
Mid-grade $4.43 $25.78 $51.55
Premium $4.84 $28.14 $56.28
Diesel $5.93 $34.54 $69.07

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Marbury and Huntsville. The current time is 16:24:24.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.