How far is Pleasant Grove, AL from Huntsville, AL?

The driving distance from Pleasant Grove, AL to Huntsville, AL is about 149.4 miles (240.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 125.5 miles (202 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 33m 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
149.36 mi
02h 16m
Flight
125.54 mi
202.03 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
125.54 mi
Kilometers
202.03 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
149.36 mi
Kilometers
240.37 km
Drive Time
02h 16m

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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 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Huntsville
Sat, Apr 18, 12:02 PM CDT
Return by in Pleasant Grove
Sat, Apr 18, 2:19 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pleasant Grove
2026-04-18T09:46
Arrive Huntsville
Sat, Apr 18, 12:02 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:17 AM to 12:17 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:56 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Pleasant Grove
9:30 PM CDT
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
Smoke Rise
AL

Census-designated place in Blount County, Alabama

From Pleasant Grove
73.1 mi
01h 08m
To Huntsville
76.2 mi
01h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW
Destination
86°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Pleasant Grove and Huntsville.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    7 m · 1 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right

    4.3 mi · 7 min

  3. 3

    Turn left

    13.1 mi · 19 min

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left

    1231 ft · 30 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    107.9 mi · 1 hr 58 min

  6. 6

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

    1665 ft · 41 sec

  7. 7

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

    2761 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    18.9 mi · 20 min

  9. 9

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

    985 ft · 24 sec

  10. 10

    Continue on Wasthington Street, Jefferson Street, Downtown

    120 m · 10 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on Jefferson Street, Downtown

    104 m · 8 sec

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto Jefferson Street North

    2688 ft · 1 min · Jefferson Street North

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Spring Street Southwest

    1 m · 1 sec · Spring Street Southwest

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Spring Street Southwest

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Pleasant Grove 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
14 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 565 East
19.7 mi · 13%
Jefferson Street North
0.51 mi
Wasthington Street
0.26 mi
Jefferson Street
0.06 mi
Spring Street Southwest
0 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Merge slight left

108 mi · 01h 58m

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 16m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.9 mi
125.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Smoke Rise
01h 08m from Pleasant Grove
Leave By
1:56 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Pleasant Grove and Partly Sunny near Huntsville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Pleasant Grove to Huntsville?

The road trip is about 149.4 miles (240.4 km) and usually takes 02h 16m 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?

Smoke Rise is a useful midpoint, sitting about 73.1 miles from Pleasant Grove and 76.2 miles from Huntsville.

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

The direct path is about 125.5 miles (202 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.9 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 1:56 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.96 one way or $39.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Pleasant Grove and Partly Sunny near Huntsville.

Stop Ideas Near Smoke Rise

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 Smoke Rise and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 5.6 mi away

marrion city hall

Warrior , AL
e 36756, 123 Marion St, Warrior, AL 35180
Business administration service
Hanceville City Hall
Meeting point 13 mi away

Hanceville City Hall

Hanceville , AL
112 Main St SE, Hanceville, AL 35077
Rating 3.7/5 18 reviews City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Smoke Rise.

RAIL

Birmingham

42 mi away
1819 Morris Ave.
RAIL

Anniston

95 mi away
126 West 4th St
RAIL

Tuscaloosa

104 mi away
2105 Greensboro Ave
BUS

Brent, AL

109 mi away
10393 Alabama Highway 5

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pleasant Grove and Huntsville. Straight-line distance: 125.54 mi (202.03 km).

Pleasant Grove

#1 Pleasant Grove

City in western Jefferson County, Alabama

Population9,578
Coordinates32.9217900, -86.7947100
Altitude189
CountryUnited States
Huntsville

#2 Huntsville

The second most populous city in Alabama.

Population202,964
Coordinates34.7304000, -86.5859400
Altitude193
CountryUnited States
Start: (-86.794741, 32.921796)
End: Jefferson Street South (-86.585936, 34.730413)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 240 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.27 gal
19.95 L · about $19.96
Round trip
$39.91
10.54 gal · 39.9 L
Estimated CO2
46.8 kg one way
Round trip: 93.7 kg / 207 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $19.96 $39.91
Mid-grade $4.26 $22.44 $44.89
Premium $4.63 $24.37 $48.75
Diesel $5.42 $28.54 $57.07

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Pleasant Grove and Huntsville. The current time is 09:46:21.

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.