How far is Minor, AL from Huntsville, AL?

The driving distance from Minor, AL to Huntsville, AL is about 108.9 miles (175.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 84.9 miles (136.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 26m 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
108.91 mi
01h 43m
Flight
84.89 mi
136.62 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
84.89 mi
Kilometers
136.62 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
108.91 mi
Kilometers
175.28 km
Drive Time
01h 43m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Huntsville
Sun, Apr 19, 4:04 AM CDT
Return by in Minor
Sun, Apr 19, 5:47 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Minor
2026-04-19T02:21
Arrive Huntsville
Sun, Apr 19, 4:04 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:43 AM to 11:43 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:04 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Minor
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
Cullman
AL

City in Cullman County, Alabama, United States

From Minor
53.6 mi
00h 51m
To Huntsville
55.3 mi
00h 51m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Sunday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph N
Destination
68°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Central Avenue

    39 m · 9 sec · Central Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto McDonald Chapel Road

    2426 ft · 1 min · McDonald Chapel Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Birmingport Road

    2.7 mi · 5 min · Birmingport Road

  4. 4

    Continue on 20th Street Ensley

    1.2 mi · 2 min · 20th Street Ensley

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left

    889 ft · 24 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    3.2 mi · 4 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight left toward I 65 North: Huntsville

    45 m · 4 sec

  8. 8

    Continue on I 65 North: Huntsville

    1027 ft · 25 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight right

    78.6 mi · 1 hr 25 min

  10. 10

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

    1665 ft · 41 sec

  11. 11

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

    2761 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    18.9 mi · 20 min

  13. 13

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

    985 ft · 24 sec

  14. 14

    Continue on Wasthington Street, Jefferson Street, Downtown

    120 m · 10 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on Jefferson Street, Downtown

    104 m · 8 sec

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto Jefferson Street North

    2688 ft · 1 min · Jefferson Street North

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Spring Street Southwest

    1 m · 1 sec · Spring Street Southwest

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Spring Street Southwest

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 65 North
78.8 mi · 72%
I 565 East
19.7 mi · 18%
20th Street Ensley
4.55 mi · 4%
Birmingport Road
2.69 mi · 2%
Jefferson Street North
0.51 mi
McDonald Chapel Road
0.46 mi
Longest Stretch

I 65 North

Merge slight right

78.6 mi · 01h 25m

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
01h 43m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24 mi
84.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cullman
00h 51m from Minor
Leave By
3:04 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Minor and Rain Showers Likely near Huntsville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 108.9 miles (175.3 km) and usually takes 01h 43m 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?

Cullman is a useful midpoint, sitting about 53.6 miles from Minor and 55.3 miles from Huntsville.

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

The direct path is about 84.9 miles (136.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 24 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 3:04 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.54 one way or $29.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Minor and Rain Showers Likely near Huntsville.

Stop Ideas Near Cullman

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Cullman, 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 Cullman.

RAIL

Birmingham

74 mi away
1819 Morris Ave.
RAIL

Anniston

110 mi away
126 West 4th St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Minor and Huntsville. Straight-line distance: 84.89 mi (136.62 km).

Minor

#1 Minor

Census designated place

Population1,094
Coordinates33.5373300, -86.9405500
Altitude177
CountryUnited States
Huntsville

#2 Huntsville

The second most populous city in Alabama.

Population202,964
Coordinates34.7304000, -86.5859400
Altitude193
CountryUnited States
Start: Central Avenue (-86.940551, 33.537377)
End: Jefferson Street South (-86.585936, 34.730413)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 175 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.84 gal
14.55 L · about $14.54
Round trip
$29.08
7.68 gal · 29.1 L
Estimated CO2
34.1 kg one way
Round trip: 68.3 kg / 151 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $14.54 $29.08
Mid-grade $4.26 $16.35 $32.71
Premium $4.63 $17.76 $35.52
Diesel $5.42 $20.79 $41.59

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Minor and Huntsville. The current time is 02:21:12.

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.