How far is Odenville, AL from Huntsville, AL?

The driving distance from Odenville, AL to Huntsville, AL is about 92 miles (148.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 73.6 miles (118.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 45m 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
92.02 mi
01h 52m
Flight
73.56 mi
118.38 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
73.56 mi
Kilometers
118.38 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
92.02 mi
Kilometers
148.09 km
Drive Time
01h 52m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Huntsville
Sat, Apr 18, 7:31 AM CDT
Return by in Odenville
Sat, Apr 18, 9:23 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Odenville
2026-04-18T05:38
Arrive Huntsville
Sat, Apr 18, 7:31 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:53 AM to 11:53 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:44 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Odenville
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
Snead
AL

Human settlement in Blount County, Alabama, United States of America

From Odenville
47.7 mi
00h 56m
To Huntsville
44.4 mi
00h 56m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
86°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Alabama Street

    2429 ft · 2 min · Alabama Street

  2. 2

    Turn right

    9.8 mi · 14 min

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route

    85 m · 5 sec

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout

    4.1 mi · 6 min

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left onto 6th Avenue

    121 m · 12 sec · 6th Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn right onto 4th Street

    86 m · 16 sec · 4th Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto 5th Avenue

    16.5 mi · 25 min · 5th Avenue

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn right onto 2nd Avenue East

    13.6 mi · 21 min · 2nd Avenue East

  9. 9

    Turn left

    8 mi · 11 min

  10. 10

    Turn right

    41.4 mi · 55 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right

    98 m · 8 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight right onto Access Road Southwest

    154 m · 10 sec · Access Road Southwest

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right

    1188 ft · 31 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right onto West Clinton Avenue

    1 km · 2 min · West Clinton Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Jefferson Street South

    111 m · 11 sec · Jefferson Street South

  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 Odenville 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
17 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
5th Avenue
16.5 mi · 18%
2nd Avenue East
13.7 mi · 15%
Alabama Street
4.6 mi · 5%
West Clinton Avenue
0.63 mi · 1%
Access Road Southwest
0.32 mi
6th Avenue
0.08 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn right

41.4 mi · 00h 55m

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 52m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.4 mi
73.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Snead
00h 56m from Odenville
Leave By
2:44 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Odenville 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 Odenville to Huntsville?

The road trip is about 92 miles (148.1 km) and usually takes 01h 52m 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?

Snead is a useful midpoint, sitting about 47.7 miles from Odenville and 44.4 miles from Huntsville.

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

The direct path is about 73.6 miles (118.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.4 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 2:44 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.31 one way or $24.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Odenville and Partly Sunny near Huntsville.

Stop Ideas Near Snead

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

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

RAIL

Anniston

74 mi away
126 West 4th St
RAIL

Birmingham

77 mi away
1819 Morris Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Odenville and Huntsville. Straight-line distance: 73.56 mi (118.38 km).

Odenville

#1 Odenville

Town

Population3,886
Coordinates33.6773200, -86.3966500
Altitude225
CountryUnited States
Huntsville

#2 Huntsville

The second most populous city in Alabama.

Population202,964
Coordinates34.7304000, -86.5859400
Altitude193
CountryUnited States
Start: Alabama Street (-86.396502, 33.677302)
End: Jefferson Street South (-86.585936, 34.730413)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 148 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.25 gal
12.29 L · about $12.31
Round trip
$24.62
6.5 gal · 24.58 L
Estimated CO2
28.9 kg one way
Round trip: 57.8 kg / 127 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $12.31 $24.62
Mid-grade $4.26 $13.84 $27.68
Premium $4.63 $15.03 $30.06
Diesel $5.42 $17.60 $35.20

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Odenville and Huntsville. The current time is 05:38:06.

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.