How far is Pike Road, AL from Huntsville, AL?

The driving distance from Pike Road, AL to Huntsville, AL is about 208.3 miles (335.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 171.3 miles (275.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 15m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
208.26 mi
03h 07m
Flight
171.28 mi
275.65 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
171.28 mi
Kilometers
275.65 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
208.26 mi
Kilometers
335.16 km
Drive Time
03h 07m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Huntsville
Sat, May 30, 1:59 PM CDT
Return by in Pike Road
Sat, May 30, 5:07 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pike Road
2026-05-30T10:51
Arrive Huntsville
Sat, May 30, 1:59 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:08 AM to 11:08 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:44 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Pike Road
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Homewood
AL

City in Jefferson County, Alabama, United States

From Pike Road
103.1 mi
01h 33m
To Huntsville
105.1 mi
01h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

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 Pike Road and Huntsville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Pike Road and Huntsville.

  1. 1

    Start on Flinn Road

    41 m · 13 sec · Flinn Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Old Pike Road

    1.7 mi · 4 min · Old Pike Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Ray Thorington Road

    4.4 mi · 7 min · Ray Thorington Road

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Vaughn Road

    731 ft · 17 sec · Vaughn Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Halcyon Boulevard

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Halcyon Boulevard

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Taylor Road

    2933 ft · 1 min · Taylor Road

  7. 7

    Take the ramp straight toward I-85 South, US 80 West: Montgomery

    1990 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    8.8 mi · 11 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I-65 North: Birmingham

    1759 ft · 43 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    167.9 mi · 3 hr 4 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 565 East, AL 20 West, US 72 Alternate: Decatur, Huntsville

    1665 ft · 41 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 565 East, US 72 Alternate East: Huntsville

    2761 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    18.9 mi · 20 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward Wasthington Street, Jefferson Street, Downtown

    985 ft · 24 sec

  15. 15

    Continue on Wasthington Street, Jefferson Street, Downtown

    120 m · 10 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on Jefferson Street, Downtown

    104 m · 8 sec

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto Jefferson Street North

    2688 ft · 1 min · Jefferson Street North

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Spring Street Southwest

    1 m · 1 sec · Spring Street Southwest

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Spring Street Southwest

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
19 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I-65 North
168 mi · 81%
I 565 East
19.7 mi · 9%
I-85 South
9.2 mi · 4%
Ray Thorington Road
4.37 mi · 2%
Old Pike Road
1.65 mi · 1%
Halcyon Boulevard
1.2 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I-65 North

Merge slight left

168 mi · 03h 04m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 07m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+37 mi
171.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Homewood
01h 33m from Pike Road
Leave By
10:44 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Pike Road 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 Pike Road to Huntsville?

The road trip is about 208.3 miles (335.2 km) and usually takes 03h 07m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Homewood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 103.1 miles from Pike Road and 105.1 miles from Huntsville.

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

The direct path is about 171.3 miles (275.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 37 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:44 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.83 one way or $55.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 65.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Pike Road and Showers And Thunderstorms near Huntsville.

Stop Ideas Near Homewood

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

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

RAIL

Birmingham

5 mi away
1819 Morris Ave.
BUS

Brent, AL

67 mi away
10393 Alabama Highway 5
RAIL

Tuscaloosa

77 mi away
2105 Greensboro Ave
RAIL

Anniston

92 mi away
126 West 4th St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pike Road and Huntsville. Straight-line distance: 171.28 mi (275.65 km).

Pike Road

#1 Pike Road

Town

Population10,552
Coordinates32.2843100, -86.1030200
Altitude90
CountryUnited States
Huntsville

#2 Huntsville

The second most populous city in Alabama.

Population202,964
Coordinates34.7304000, -86.5859400
Altitude193
CountryUnited States
Start: Flinn Road (-86.102935, 32.284622)
End: Jefferson Street South (-86.585936, 34.730413)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 335 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.35 gal
27.82 L · about $27.83
Round trip
$55.67
14.7 gal · 55.64 L
Estimated CO2
65.3 kg one way
Round trip: 130.6 kg / 288 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $27.83 $55.67
Mid-grade $4.26 $31.30 $62.61
Premium $4.63 $33.99 $67.99
Diesel $5.42 $39.80 $79.60

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 Pike Road and Huntsville. The current time is 10:51:51.

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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.