How far is Moulton, AL from Huntsville, AL?
The driving distance from Moulton, AL to Huntsville, AL is about 47.5 miles (76.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 43.7 miles (70.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 41m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 50m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
The most populous city in Morgan County, Alabama.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Moulton and Huntsville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Moulton and Huntsville.
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Start on Big Nance Street
44 m · 9 sec · Big Nance Street
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Turn right onto Court Street
106 m · 15 sec · Court Street
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Turn left onto Market Street
1 km · 53 sec · Market Street
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Turn right
10.2 mi · 12 min
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Continue straight
7.5 mi · 9 min
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Continue on Moulton Street West
2.2 mi · 5 min · Moulton Street West
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Turn left onto 6th Avenue Northeast
2.3 mi · 4 min · 6th Avenue Northeast
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Continue on Huntsville-Decatur Highway
3 mi · 4 min · Huntsville-Decatur Highway
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Continue straight
19.3 mi · 21 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Wasthington Street, Jefferson Street, Downtown
985 ft · 24 sec
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Continue on Wasthington Street, Jefferson Street, Downtown
120 m · 10 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Jefferson Street, Downtown
104 m · 8 sec
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Turn straight onto Jefferson Street North
2688 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 Moulton and Huntsville.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Huntsville-Decatur Highway
Continue straight
19.3 mi · 00h 21m
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny leaving Moulton and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Huntsville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Moulton to Huntsville?
The road trip is about 47.5 miles (76.4 km) and usually takes 00h 50m 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?
Decatur is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23 miles from Moulton and 24.5 miles from Huntsville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 43.7 miles (70.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.8 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 4:48 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.32 one way or $12.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny around Moulton and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Huntsville.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Moulton and Huntsville. Straight-line distance: 43.76 mi (70.42 km).
#1 Moulton
City in Alabama
| Population | 3,201 |
| Coordinates | 34.4812100, -87.2933500 |
| Altitude | 195 |
| 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: 76 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 35m |
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 | $6.32 | $12.65 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $7.11 | $14.23 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $7.72 | $15.45 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $9.04 | $18.09 |
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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