How far is Ragland, AL from Huntsville, AL?

The driving distance from Ragland, AL to Huntsville, AL is about 93.6 miles (150.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 72.4 miles (116.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 47m 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
93.66 mi
01h 53m
Flight
72.41 mi
116.54 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
72.41 mi
Kilometers
116.54 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
93.66 mi
Kilometers
150.73 km
Drive Time
01h 53m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Huntsville
Sat, May 2, 10:20 PM CDT
Return by in Ragland
Sun, May 3, 12:14 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ragland
2026-05-02T20:26
Arrive Huntsville
Sat, May 2, 10:20 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:54 AM to 11:54 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:42 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Ragland
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 Ragland
47.5 mi
00h 56m
To Huntsville
46.1 mi
00h 56m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
41°F
Tonight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 PM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW
Destination
69°F
This Afternoon

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, May 2 4:00 PM CDT
Wind
10 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 1st Avenue

    21 m · 3 sec · 1st Avenue

  2. 2

    Continue on 7th Street

    627 ft · 33 sec · 7th Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Main Street

    7.9 mi · 12 min · Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn left

    22 mi · 35 min

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left

    25.9 mi · 38 min

  6. 6

    Continue on Gunter Avenue

    2733 ft · 58 sec · Gunter Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn right onto May Street

    97 m · 6 sec · May Street

  8. 8

    Turn slight left onto Blount Avenue

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Blount Avenue

  9. 9

    Continue on Paddle Wheel Drive

    788 ft · 15 sec · Paddle Wheel Drive

  10. 10

    Continue on Florida Short Route

    4.7 mi · 6 min · Florida Short Route

  11. 11

    Continue on Florida Short Route

    17.7 mi · 21 min · Florida Short Route

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    13.2 mi · 18 min

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Madison Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Madison Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto South Side Square

    113 m · 16 sec · South Side Square

  15. 15

    Turn left onto East Side Square

    113 m · 16 sec · East Side Square

  16. 16

    Continue on North Side Square

    112 m · 18 sec · North Side Square

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Spring Street Southwest

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Ragland 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
17 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Florida Short Route
35.5 mi · 38%
Main Street
7.94 mi · 8%
Blount Avenue
1.89 mi · 2%
Madison Street
0.74 mi · 1%
Gunter Avenue
0.52 mi · 1%
Paddle Wheel Drive
0.15 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

At the end of the road, turn left

25.9 mi · 00h 38m

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
01h 53m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.2 mi
72.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Albertville
00h 56m from Ragland
Leave By
2:42 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Clear leaving Ragland and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Huntsville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Ragland to Huntsville?

The road trip is about 93.6 miles (150.7 km) and usually takes 01h 53m 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 47.5 miles from Ragland and 46.1 miles from Huntsville.

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

The direct path is about 72.4 miles (116.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.2 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 2:42 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.50 one way or $24.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Ragland and Slight Chance Rain Showers 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 Ragland and Huntsville. Straight-line distance: 72.41 mi (116.54 km).

Ragland

#1 Ragland

Town

Population1,718
Coordinates33.7445400, -86.1558100
Altitude171
CountryUnited States
Huntsville

#2 Huntsville

The second most populous city in Alabama.

Population202,964
Coordinates34.7304000, -86.5859400
Altitude193
CountryUnited States
Start: 1st Avenue (-86.155803, 33.744419)
End: Jefferson Street South (-86.585936, 34.730413)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 151 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.3 gal
12.51 L · about $12.50
Round trip
$24.99
6.6 gal · 25.02 L
Estimated CO2
29.3 kg one way
Round trip: 58.7 kg / 129 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $12.50 $24.99
Mid-grade $4.26 $14.05 $28.11
Premium $4.63 $15.26 $30.53
Diesel $5.42 $17.87 $35.74

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 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Ragland and Huntsville. The current time is 20:26:12.

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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.