How far is Moundville, AL from Huntsville, AL?

The driving distance from Moundville, AL to Huntsville, AL is about 166.5 miles (268 km), with a travel time of about 02h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 133.8 miles (215.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 09m 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
166.52 mi
02h 34m
Flight
133.87 mi
215.44 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
133.87 mi
Kilometers
215.44 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
166.52 mi
Kilometers
267.99 km
Drive Time
02h 34m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Huntsville
Fri, May 1, 11:31 AM CDT
Return by in Moundville
Fri, May 1, 2:06 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Moundville
2026-05-01T08:56
Arrive Huntsville
Fri, May 1, 11:31 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:35 AM to 12:35 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:20 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Moundville
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Morris
AL

Town in Alabama

From Moundville
83.1 mi
01h 17m
To Huntsville
83.3 mi
01h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph NE
Destination
68°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Market Street

    2023 ft · 2 min · Market Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto AL-69

    11.8 mi · 15 min · AL-69

  3. 3

    Continue straight

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward I 20, I 59

    2304 ft · 56 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    52.9 mi · 57 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight left toward I 65 North: Huntsville

    45 m · 4 sec

  7. 7

    Continue on I 65 North: Huntsville

    1027 ft · 25 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight right

    78.6 mi · 1 hr 25 min

  9. 9

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

    1665 ft · 41 sec

  10. 10

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

    2761 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    18.9 mi · 20 min

  12. 12

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

    985 ft · 24 sec

  13. 13

    Continue on Wasthington Street, Jefferson Street, Downtown

    120 m · 10 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on Jefferson Street, Downtown

    104 m · 8 sec

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto Jefferson Street North

    2688 ft · 1 min · Jefferson Street North

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Spring Street Southwest

    1 m · 1 sec · Spring Street Southwest

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Spring Street Southwest

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Moundville 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
17 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 65 North
78.8 mi · 47%
I 20
53.3 mi · 32%
I 565 East
19.7 mi · 12%
AL-69
13.1 mi · 8%
Jefferson Street North
0.51 mi
Market Street
0.38 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
02h 34m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+32.7 mi
133.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Morris
01h 17m from Moundville
Leave By
1:20 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Moundville and Chance Rain Showers near Huntsville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 166.5 miles (268 km) and usually takes 02h 34m 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 83.1 miles from Moundville and 83.3 miles from Huntsville.

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

The direct path is about 133.8 miles (215.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:20 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.27 one way or $44.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Moundville and Chance Rain Showers 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 12.1 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 4.5 mi away

marrion city hall

Warrior , AL
e 36756, 123 Marion St, Warrior, AL 35180
Business administration service
Tarrant City Hall
Meeting point 11.4 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 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 Moundville and Huntsville. Straight-line distance: 133.87 mi (215.44 km).

Moundville

#1 Moundville

Town in Alabama

Population2,497
Coordinates32.9976200, -87.6300100
Altitude50
CountryUnited States
Huntsville

#2 Huntsville

The second most populous city in Alabama.

Population202,964
Coordinates34.7304000, -86.5859400
Altitude193
CountryUnited States
Start: Market Street (-87.629984, 32.997608)
End: Jefferson Street South (-86.585936, 34.730413)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 268 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.88 gal
22.24 L · about $22.27
Round trip
$44.54
11.76 gal · 44.48 L
Estimated CO2
52.3 kg one way
Round trip: 104.5 kg / 230 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $22.27 $44.54
Mid-grade $4.26 $25.04 $50.09
Premium $4.63 $27.20 $54.39
Diesel $5.42 $31.84 $63.68

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 · May 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Moundville and Huntsville. The current time is 08:56:37.

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.