How far is Mount Olive, AL from Huntsville, AL?

The driving distance from Mount Olive, AL to Huntsville, AL is about 89.9 miles (144.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 74.8 miles (120.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 46m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
89.94 mi
01h 23m
Flight
74.81 mi
120.4 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
74.81 mi
Kilometers
120.4 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
89.94 mi
Kilometers
144.74 km
Drive Time
01h 23m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Huntsville
Tue, Nov 10, 3:28 PM CST
Return by in Mount Olive
Tue, Nov 10, 4:51 PM CST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mount Olive
2026-11-10T14:05
Arrive Huntsville
Tue, Nov 10, 3:28 PM CST
Route Timing
01h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:23 AM to 11:23 AM CST

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

Leave by
3:44 PM CST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Mount Olive
9:30 PM CST
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
South Vinemont
AL

Town

From Mount Olive
44.9 mi
00h 41m
To Huntsville
45 mi
00h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Nov 10 6:00 AM CST
Wind
0 mph
Destination
70°F
Tuesday

Areas Of Fog then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Nov 10 6:00 AM CST
Wind
0 mph

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Mount Olive and Huntsville.

  1. 1

    Start on Mount Olive Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Mount Olive Road

  2. 2

    Continue on Mount Olive Boulevard

    1864 ft · 38 sec · Mount Olive Boulevard

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight left

    1798 ft · 44 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    67.2 mi · 1 hr 12 min

  5. 5

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

    1665 ft · 41 sec

  6. 6

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

    2761 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    18.9 mi · 20 min

  8. 8

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

    985 ft · 24 sec

  9. 9

    Continue on Wasthington Street, Jefferson Street, Downtown

    120 m · 10 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Jefferson Street, Downtown

    104 m · 8 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto Jefferson Street North

    2688 ft · 1 min · Jefferson Street North

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Spring Street Southwest

    1 m · 1 sec · Spring Street Southwest

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Spring Street Southwest

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Mount Olive 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
13 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Mount Olive Boulevard
67.9 mi · 75%
I 565 East
19.7 mi · 22%
Mount Olive Road
1.3 mi · 1%
Jefferson Street North
0.51 mi · 1%
Wasthington Street
0.26 mi
Jefferson Street
0.06 mi
Longest Stretch

Mount Olive Boulevard

Merge slight left

67.2 mi · 01h 12m

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 23m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.1 mi
74.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
South Vinemont
00h 41m from Mount Olive
Leave By
3:44 PM CST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Mount Olive and Areas Of Fog 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 Mount Olive to Huntsville?

The road trip is about 89.9 miles (144.7 km) and usually takes 01h 23m 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?

South Vinemont is a useful midpoint, sitting about 44.9 miles from Mount Olive and 45 miles from Huntsville.

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

The direct path is about 74.8 miles (120.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.1 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:44 PM CST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.46 one way or $22.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Mount Olive and Areas Of Fog then Mostly Sunny near Huntsville.

Stop Ideas Near South Vinemont

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

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

RAIL

Birmingham

81 mi away
1819 Morris Ave.
RAIL

Anniston

116 mi away
126 West 4th St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mount Olive and Huntsville. Straight-line distance: 74.81 mi (120.4 km).

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#1 Mount Olive

Mount Olive is a place in Alabama, United States.

Population0
Coordinates33.6709400, -86.8561000
Altitude185
CountryUnited States
Huntsville

#2 Huntsville

The second most populous city in Alabama.

Population202,964
Coordinates34.7304000, -86.5859400
Altitude193
CountryUnited States
Start: Mount Olive Road (-86.856129, 33.670892)
End: Jefferson Street South (-86.585936, 34.730413)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 145 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.17 gal
12.01 L · about $11.46
Round trip
$22.91
6.34 gal · 24.02 L
Estimated CO2
28.2 kg one way
Round trip: 56.3 kg / 124 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.61 $11.46 $22.91
Mid-grade $4.07 $12.90 $25.80
Premium $4.48 $14.20 $28.39
Diesel $5.76 $18.26 $36.52

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 · Nov 10, 2026

There is no time difference between Mount Olive and Huntsville. The current time is 14:05:22.

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.