How far is Muscle Shoals, AL from Huntsville, AL?
The driving distance from Muscle Shoals, AL to Huntsville, AL is about 68.8 miles (110.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 61.4 miles (98.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 27m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 13m.
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.
Town in Morgan County, Alabama
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Muscle Shoals and Huntsville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Muscle Shoals and Huntsville.
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Start on Avalon Avenue
15 m · 9 sec · Avalon Avenue
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Turn left onto Woodward Avenue
1.3 mi · 2 min · Woodward Avenue
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Continue straight
1 mi · 2 min
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Turn left onto Wheeler Highway
4.3 mi · 6 min · Wheeler Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Wheeler Highway
8.4 mi · 10 min · Wheeler Highway
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Continue on Joe Wheeler Highway
20.2 mi · 25 min · Joe Wheeler Highway
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Continue straight
8.6 mi · 13 min
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Turn left onto 6th Avenue Northeast
1.8 mi · 3 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 Muscle Shoals and Huntsville.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Joe Wheeler Highway
Continue on Joe Wheeler Highway
20.2 mi · 00h 25m
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.
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Muscle Shoals and Partly Sunny near Huntsville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Muscle Shoals to Huntsville?
The road trip is about 68.8 miles (110.7 km) and usually takes 01h 13m 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?
Trinity is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34.4 miles from Muscle Shoals and 34.4 miles from Huntsville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 61.4 miles (98.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.4 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 4:02 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.20 one way or $18.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Muscle Shoals and Partly Sunny near Huntsville.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Muscle Shoals and Huntsville. Straight-line distance: 61.42 mi (98.84 km).
#1 Muscle Shoals
City in Alabama, USA
| Population | 14,877 |
| Coordinates | 34.7448100, -87.6675300 |
| Altitude | 152 |
| 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: 111 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 43m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 51m |
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 | $9.20 | $18.40 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $10.35 | $20.70 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $11.24 | $22.48 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $13.16 | $26.32 |
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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