How far is Oxford, AL from Huntsville, AL?

The driving distance from Oxford, AL to Huntsville, AL is about 111.2 miles (178.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 88.2 miles (142 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
111.18 mi
02h 20m
Flight
88.26 mi
142.04 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
88.26 mi
Kilometers
142.04 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
111.18 mi
Kilometers
178.93 km
Drive Time
02h 20m

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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 02h 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Huntsville
Wed, Apr 15, 8:50 PM CDT
Return by in Oxford
Wed, Apr 15, 11:11 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Oxford
2026-04-15T18:29
Arrive Huntsville
Wed, Apr 15, 8:50 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:21 AM to 12:21 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:48 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Oxford
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
Boaz
AL

City in Alabama, United States

From Oxford
52.8 mi
01h 10m
To Huntsville
58.4 mi
01h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SW
Destination
85°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Snow Street

    72 m · 11 sec · Snow Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Dewey Street

    111 m · 21 sec · Dewey Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Choccolocco Street

    77 m · 9 sec · Choccolocco Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Main Street

    2512 ft · 50 sec · Main Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Front Street

    2421 ft · 47 sec · Front Street

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Chestnut Street

    134 m · 9 sec · Chestnut Street

  7. 7

    Continue on South Noble Street

    4.4 mi · 9 min · South Noble Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Old Gadsden Highway

    1628 ft · 33 sec · Old Gadsden Highway

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Saks Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Saks Road

  10. 10

    Turn left

    30.5 mi · 43 min

  11. 11

    Turn left onto 4th Street Northwest

    2438 ft · 51 sec · 4th Street Northwest

  12. 12

    Turn slight right

    28.1 mi · 41 min

  13. 13

    Continue on Gunter Avenue

    2733 ft · 58 sec · Gunter Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn right onto May Street

    97 m · 6 sec · May Street

  15. 15

    Turn slight left onto Blount Avenue

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Blount Avenue

  16. 16

    Continue on Paddle Wheel Drive

    788 ft · 15 sec · Paddle Wheel Drive

  17. 17

    Continue on Florida Short Route

    4.7 mi · 6 min · Florida Short Route

  18. 18

    Continue on Florida Short Route

    17.7 mi · 21 min · Florida Short Route

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    13.2 mi · 18 min

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Madison Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Madison Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto South Side Square

    113 m · 16 sec · South Side Square

  22. 22

    Turn left onto East Side Square

    113 m · 16 sec · East Side Square

  23. 23

    Continue on North Side Square

    112 m · 18 sec · North Side Square

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Spring Street Southwest

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Oxford and Huntsville.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
24 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Florida Short Route
35.5 mi · 32%
South Noble Street
4.43 mi · 4%
Blount Avenue
1.89 mi · 2%
Saks Road
1.4 mi · 1%
Madison Street
0.74 mi · 1%
Gunter Avenue
0.52 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

30.5 mi · 00h 43m

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 20m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23 mi
88.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Boaz
01h 10m from Oxford
Leave By
1:48 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Oxford and Mostly Sunny near Huntsville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 111.2 miles (178.9 km) and usually takes 02h 20m 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?

Boaz is a useful midpoint, sitting about 52.8 miles from Oxford and 58.4 miles from Huntsville.

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

The direct path is about 88.2 miles (142 km), while the road route adds roughly 23 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 1:48 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.85 one way or $29.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Boaz

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

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

RAIL

Anniston

69 mi away
126 West 4th St
RAIL

Birmingham

97 mi away
1819 Morris Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Oxford and Huntsville. Straight-line distance: 88.26 mi (142.04 km).

Oxford

#1 Oxford

City in Calhoun and Talladega counties, Alabama, USA

Population21,216
Coordinates33.6142700, -85.8349600
Altitude200
CountryUnited States
Huntsville

#2 Huntsville

The second most populous city in Alabama.

Population202,964
Coordinates34.7304000, -86.5859400
Altitude193
CountryUnited States
Start: Snow Street (-85.834971, 33.614152)
End: Jefferson Street South (-86.585936, 34.730413)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 179 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.92 gal
14.85 L · about $14.85
Round trip
$29.69
7.84 gal · 29.7 L
Estimated CO2
34.8 kg one way
Round trip: 69.7 kg / 154 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $14.85 $29.69
Mid-grade $4.26 $16.70 $33.39
Premium $4.63 $18.13 $36.26
Diesel $5.42 $21.23 $42.45

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Oxford and Huntsville. The current time is 18:29:50.

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.