How far is Point Clear, AL from Huntsville, AL?

The driving distance from Point Clear, AL to Huntsville, AL is about 365.2 miles (587.8 km), with a travel time of about 05h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 304.2 miles (489.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 29m 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
365.24 mi
05h 44m
Flight
304.14 mi
489.46 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
304.14 mi
Kilometers
489.46 km
Flight Time
00h 36m

Driving Distance

Road route
365.24 mi
Kilometers
587.79 km
Drive Time
05h 44m

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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 05h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Huntsville
Sat, May 2, 9:03 AM CDT
Return by in Point Clear
Sat, May 2, 2:48 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Point Clear
2026-05-02T03:18
Arrive Huntsville
Sat, May 2, 9:03 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:45 AM to 1:45 PM CDT

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

Leave by
5:30 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Point Clear
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
Millbrook
AL

City in Autauga and Elmore counties, Alabama, United States of America

From Point Clear
182.4 mi
02h 52m
To Huntsville
182.8 mi
02h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Point Clear Weather
AL
Live fallback forecast
70°F
Saturday
Using Fairhope as the closest live forecast in the Baldwin County weather hub.

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph N
Destination
66°F
Saturday

Rain Showers Likely then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Point Clear and Huntsville.

  1. 1

    Start on Scenic Highway 98

    714 ft · 18 sec · Scenic Highway 98

  2. 2

    Turn left onto County Road 32

    1.9 mi · 5 min · County Road 32

  3. 3

    Turn left onto South Greeno Road

    4.9 mi · 8 min · South Greeno Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Old Spanish Trail

    1914 ft · 35 sec · Old Spanish Trail

  5. 5

    Continue on US Highway 98

    7.6 mi · 12 min · US Highway 98

  6. 6

    Continue on Old Spanish Trail

    1.5 km · 2 min · Old Spanish Trail

  7. 7

    Turn slight right

    95 m · 7 sec

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto Spanish Fort Boulevard

    891 ft · 20 sec · Spanish Fort Boulevard

  9. 9

    Turn left

    20.3 mi · 28 min

  10. 10

    Take the ramp right

    1741 ft · 43 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    307.2 mi · 5 hr 34 min

  12. 12

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

    1665 ft · 41 sec

  13. 13

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

    2761 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    18.9 mi · 20 min

  15. 15

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

    985 ft · 24 sec

  16. 16

    Continue on Wasthington Street, Jefferson Street, Downtown

    120 m · 10 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on Jefferson Street, Downtown

    104 m · 8 sec

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto Jefferson Street North

    2688 ft · 1 min · Jefferson Street North

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Spring Street Southwest

    1 m · 1 sec · Spring Street Southwest

  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 Point Clear and Huntsville.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
20 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Spanish Fort Boulevard
308 mi · 84%
I 565 East
19.7 mi · 5%
US Highway 98
7.58 mi · 2%
South Greeno Road
4.92 mi · 1%
County Road 32
1.89 mi · 1%
Old Spanish Trail
1.28 mi
Longest Stretch

Spanish Fort Boulevard

Merge slight left

307 mi · 05h 34m

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
05h 44m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+61 mi
304.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Millbrook
02h 52m from Point Clear
Leave By
5:30 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Point Clear and Rain Showers Likely then Mostly Cloudy near Huntsville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Point Clear to Huntsville?

The road trip is about 365.2 miles (587.8 km) and usually takes 05h 44m 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?

Millbrook is a useful midpoint, sitting about 182.4 miles from Point Clear and 182.8 miles from Huntsville.

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

The direct path is about 304.2 miles (489.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 61 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 5:30 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $48.81 one way or $97.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 114.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Point Clear and Rain Showers Likely then Mostly Cloudy near Huntsville.

Stop Ideas Near Millbrook

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

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

BUS

Montgomery, AL

17 mi away
950 West South Boulevard
BUS

Selma, AL

62 mi away
434 Broad Street
BUS

Marion, AL

91 mi away
26400 Alabama Highway 14
BUS

Brent, AL

93 mi away
10393 Alabama Highway 5

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Point Clear and Huntsville. Straight-line distance: 304.14 mi (489.46 km).

Point Clear

#1 Point Clear

Unincorporated community in Alabama

Population2,125
Coordinates30.4740800, -87.9191600
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Huntsville

#2 Huntsville

The second most populous city in Alabama.

Population202,964
Coordinates34.7304000, -86.5859400
Altitude193
CountryUnited States
Start: Scenic Highway 98 (-87.919115, 30.474102)
End: Jefferson Street South (-86.585936, 34.730413)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 588 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)12h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.89 gal
48.79 L · about $48.81
Round trip
$97.63
25.78 gal · 97.58 L
Estimated CO2
114.6 kg one way
Round trip: 229.1 kg / 505 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $48.81 $97.63
Mid-grade $4.26 $54.90 $109.80
Premium $4.63 $59.62 $119.23
Diesel $5.42 $69.80 $139.60

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 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Point Clear and Huntsville. The current time is 03:18:26.

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.