How far is Piedmont, AL from Huntsville, AL?

The driving distance from Piedmont, AL to Huntsville, AL is about 97.4 miles (156.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 78.7 miles (126.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 02m 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
97.37 mi
02h 01m
Flight
78.69 mi
126.64 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
78.69 mi
Kilometers
126.64 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
97.37 mi
Kilometers
156.7 km
Drive Time
02h 01m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Huntsville
Sat, May 30, 1:27 PM CDT
Return by in Piedmont
Sat, May 30, 3:28 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Piedmont
2026-05-30T11:26
Arrive Huntsville
Sat, May 30, 1:27 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:01 AM to 12:01 PM CDT

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

Leave by
2:28 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Piedmont
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
Albertville
AL

City in Marshall County, Alabama, USA

From Piedmont
48.8 mi
01h 00m
To Huntsville
48.6 mi
01h 00m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph W
Destination
82°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Center Avenue North

    18 m · 4 sec · Center Avenue North

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Southern Boulevard

    709 ft · 34 sec · Southern Boulevard

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    3173 ft · 1 min · North Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn left

    21.3 mi · 30 min

  5. 5

    Turn right onto East Meighan Boulevard

    6.4 mi · 11 min · East Meighan Boulevard

  6. 6

    Continue on 5th Avenue Northeast

    1.4 mi · 3 min · 5th Avenue Northeast

  7. 7

    Turn left onto 4th Street Northwest

    2438 ft · 51 sec · 4th Street Northwest

  8. 8

    Turn slight right

    28.1 mi · 41 min

  9. 9

    Continue on Gunter Avenue

    2733 ft · 58 sec · Gunter Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn right onto May Street

    97 m · 6 sec · May Street

  11. 11

    Turn slight left onto Blount Avenue

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Blount Avenue

  12. 12

    Continue on Paddle Wheel Drive

    788 ft · 15 sec · Paddle Wheel Drive

  13. 13

    Continue on Florida Short Route

    4.7 mi · 6 min · Florida Short Route

  14. 14

    Continue on Florida Short Route

    17.7 mi · 21 min · Florida Short Route

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    13.2 mi · 18 min

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Madison Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Madison Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto South Side Square

    113 m · 16 sec · South Side Square

  18. 18

    Turn left onto East Side Square

    113 m · 16 sec · East Side Square

  19. 19

    Continue on North Side Square

    112 m · 18 sec · North Side Square

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Spring Street Southwest

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Piedmont 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
20 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Florida Short Route
35.5 mi · 36%
East Meighan Boulevard
6.35 mi · 7%
Blount Avenue
1.89 mi · 2%
5th Avenue Northeast
1.4 mi · 1%
Madison Street
0.74 mi · 1%
North Main Street
0.6 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn slight right

28.1 mi · 00h 41m

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 01m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.7 mi
78.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Albertville
01h 00m from Piedmont
Leave By
2:28 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Piedmont 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 Piedmont to Huntsville?

The road trip is about 97.4 miles (156.7 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?

Albertville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 48.8 miles from Piedmont and 48.6 miles from Huntsville.

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

The direct path is about 78.7 miles (126.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.7 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 2:28 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.03 one way or $26.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Piedmont and Showers And Thunderstorms near Huntsville.

Stop Ideas Near Albertville

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

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

RAIL

Anniston

77 mi away
126 West 4th St
RAIL

Birmingham

101 mi away
1819 Morris Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Piedmont and Huntsville. Straight-line distance: 78.69 mi (126.64 km).

Piedmont

#1 Piedmont

City in Calhoun and Cherokee counties in the U.

Population4,470
Coordinates33.9245500, -85.6113500
Altitude214
CountryUnited States
Huntsville

#2 Huntsville

The second most populous city in Alabama.

Population202,964
Coordinates34.7304000, -86.5859400
Altitude193
CountryUnited States
Start: Center Avenue North (-85.61135, 33.92455)
End: North Side Square (-86.585936, 34.730413)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 157 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.44 gal
13.01 L · about $13.03
Round trip
$26.05
6.88 gal · 26.02 L
Estimated CO2
30.6 kg one way
Round trip: 61.1 kg / 135 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $13.03 $26.05
Mid-grade $4.26 $14.65 $29.30
Premium $4.63 $15.91 $31.82
Diesel $5.42 $18.63 $37.26

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 · May 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Piedmont and Huntsville. The current time is 11:26:00.

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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.