How far is Pine Level, AL from Huntsville, AL?

The driving distance from Pine Level, AL to Huntsville, AL is about 176.2 miles (283.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 148.5 miles (239 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 19m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
176.25 mi
02h 39m
Flight
148.48 mi
238.96 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
148.48 mi
Kilometers
238.96 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
176.25 mi
Kilometers
283.65 km
Drive Time
02h 39m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Huntsville
Sat, Nov 7, 11:16 AM CST
Return by in Pine Level
Sat, Nov 7, 1:56 PM CST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pine Level
2026-11-07T08:36
Arrive Huntsville
Sat, Nov 7, 11:16 AM CST
Route Timing
02h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:40 AM to 12:40 PM CST

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

Leave by
1:10 PM CST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Pine Level
9:30 PM CST
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Gardendale
AL

City in Jefferson County, Alabama, United States

From Pine Level
88 mi
01h 19m
To Huntsville
88.2 mi
01h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM CST
Wind
5 to 10 mph N
Destination
61°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM CST
Wind
5 to 10 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Pine Level and Huntsville.

  1. 1

    Start on Pine Level Ridge

    116 m · 19 sec · Pine Level Ridge

  2. 2

    Turn right

    2.3 mi · 4 min

  3. 3

    Take the ramp sharp right

    1298 ft · 33 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    152.6 mi · 2 hr 46 min

  5. 5

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

    1665 ft · 41 sec

  6. 6

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

    2761 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    18.9 mi · 20 min

  8. 8

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

    985 ft · 24 sec

  9. 9

    Continue on Wasthington Street, Jefferson Street, Downtown

    120 m · 10 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Jefferson Street, Downtown

    104 m · 8 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto Jefferson Street North

    2688 ft · 1 min · Jefferson Street North

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Spring Street Southwest

    1 m · 1 sec · Spring Street Southwest

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Spring Street Southwest

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Pine Level 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
13 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pine Level Ridge
153 mi · 87%
I 565 East
19.7 mi · 11%
Jefferson Street North
0.51 mi
Wasthington Street
0.26 mi
Jefferson Street
0.06 mi
Spring Street Southwest
0 mi
Longest Stretch

Pine Level Ridge

Merge slight left

153 mi · 02h 46m

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 39m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27.7 mi
148.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Gardendale
01h 19m from Pine Level
Leave By
1:10 PM CST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Pine Level and Sunny near Huntsville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Pine Level to Huntsville?

The road trip is about 176.2 miles (283.6 km) and usually takes 02h 39m 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?

Gardendale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 88 miles from Pine Level and 88.2 miles from Huntsville.

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

The direct path is about 148.5 miles (239 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.7 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:10 PM CST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.96 one way or $45.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Gardendale

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Gardendale and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 8.8 mi away

City of Adamsville City Hall

Adamsville , AL
4828 Main St, Adamsville, AL 35005
Rating 3.0/5 2 reviews City government office,City clerk's office,City courthouse,City Hall,Tourist information center
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 13.5 mi away

Trussville City Hall

Trussville , AL
131 Main St, Trussville, AL 35173
Rating 3.0/5 31 reviews City Hall
Mountain Brook Municipal Court
Nearby stop 12.6 mi away

Mountain Brook Municipal Court

Mountain Brook , AL
56 Church St, Mountain Brook, AL 35213
Rating 3.0/5 4 reviews City courthouse

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Gardendale.

RAIL

Birmingham

16 mi away
1819 Morris Ave.
BUS

Brent, AL

85 mi away
10393 Alabama Highway 5
RAIL

Tuscaloosa

87 mi away
2105 Greensboro Ave
RAIL

Anniston

91 mi away
126 West 4th St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pine Level and Huntsville. Straight-line distance: 148.48 mi (238.96 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Pine Level

Pine Level is a place in Alabama, United States.

Population0
Coordinates32.5837400, -86.4655300
Altitude175
CountryUnited States
Huntsville

#2 Huntsville

The second most populous city in Alabama.

Population202,964
Coordinates34.7304000, -86.5859400
Altitude193
CountryUnited States
Start: Pine Level Ridge (-86.46553, 32.584613)
End: Jefferson Street South (-86.585936, 34.730413)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 284 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.22 gal
23.54 L · about $22.96
Round trip
$45.93
12.44 gal · 47.08 L
Estimated CO2
55.3 kg one way
Round trip: 110.6 kg / 244 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.69 $22.96 $45.93
Mid-grade $4.17 $25.96 $51.92
Premium $4.58 $28.51 $57.01
Diesel $5.85 $36.36 $72.71

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 · Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Pine Level and Huntsville. The current time is 08:36:37.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.