How far is Pell City, AL from Huntsville, AL?
The driving distance from Pell City, AL to Huntsville, AL is about 99.3 miles (159.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 01m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 80.9 miles (130.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 03m 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 02h 01m.
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Halfway Point
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Human settlement in Blount County, Alabama, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Pell City and Huntsville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pell City and Huntsville.
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Start on Cogswell Avenue
983 ft · 23 sec · Cogswell Avenue
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Turn left onto Comer Avenue
1158 ft · 35 sec · Comer Avenue
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Turn left onto Martin Street
3.4 mi · 5 min · Martin Street
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Continue on Heart of Dixie Highway
10.4 mi · 14 min · Heart of Dixie Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
57 m · 3 sec
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Exit the roundabout
4.1 mi · 6 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto 6th Avenue
121 m · 12 sec · 6th Avenue
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Turn right onto 4th Street
86 m · 16 sec · 4th Street
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Turn left onto 5th Avenue
16.5 mi · 25 min · 5th Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto 2nd Avenue East
13.6 mi · 21 min · 2nd Avenue East
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Turn left
8 mi · 11 min
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Turn right
41.4 mi · 55 min
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Take the exit slight right
98 m · 8 sec
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Merge slight right onto Access Road Southwest
154 m · 10 sec · Access Road Southwest
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Take the exit slight right
1188 ft · 31 sec
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Turn right onto West Clinton Avenue
1 km · 2 min · West Clinton Avenue
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Turn right onto Jefferson Street South
111 m · 11 sec · Jefferson Street South
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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 Pell City and Huntsville.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
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.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Pell City and Showers And Thunderstorms near Huntsville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Pell City to Huntsville?
The road trip is about 99.3 miles (159.8 km) and usually takes 02h 01m 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 49.6 miles from Pell City and 49.6 miles from Huntsville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 80.9 miles (130.2 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 2:26 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.25 one way or $26.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Pell City and Showers And Thunderstorms near Huntsville.
Stop Ideas Near Snead
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Snead.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Pell City and Huntsville. Straight-line distance: 80.9 mi (130.19 km).
#1 Pell City
City in Alabama
| Population | 14,045 |
| Coordinates | 33.5862100, -86.2860900 |
| Altitude | 177 |
| 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: 160 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 59m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 39m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 14m |
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 | $13.25 | $26.51 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $14.91 | $29.81 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $16.19 | $32.38 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $18.95 | $37.91 |
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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