How far is Reform, AL from Huntsville, AL?

The driving distance from Reform, AL to Huntsville, AL is about 164.8 miles (265.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 124.1 miles (199.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 53m 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
164.78 mi
02h 56m
Flight
124.17 mi
199.84 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
124.17 mi
Kilometers
199.84 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
164.78 mi
Kilometers
265.18 km
Drive Time
02h 56m

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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 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Huntsville
Sun, May 3, 8:12 AM CDT
Return by in Reform
Sun, May 3, 11:09 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Reform
2026-05-03T05:16
Arrive Huntsville
Sun, May 3, 8:12 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:57 AM to 12:57 PM CDT

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

Leave by
12:36 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Reform
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
Fultondale
AL

City in Jefferson County, Alabama

From Reform
93 mi
01h 28m
To Huntsville
71.8 mi
01h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 3 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW
Destination
70°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 3 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 1st Street South

    26 m · 6 sec · 1st Street South

  2. 2

    Turn right onto 1st Avenue East

    22.5 mi · 29 min · 1st Avenue East

  3. 3

    Continue on McFarland Boulevard

    5.1 mi · 7 min · McFarland Boulevard

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Main Avenue

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Main Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn left onto 5th Street

    111 m · 12 sec · 5th Street

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right

    985 ft · 28 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Lurleen B Wallace Boulevard

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Lurleen B Wallace Boulevard

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    1785 ft · 25 sec

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    1.7 mi · 2 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right

    772 ft · 19 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    1.2 km · 2 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    52.9 mi · 57 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight left toward I 65 North: Huntsville

    45 m · 4 sec

  14. 14

    Continue on I 65 North: Huntsville

    1027 ft · 25 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight right

    78.6 mi · 1 hr 25 min

  16. 16

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

    1665 ft · 41 sec

  17. 17

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

    2761 ft · 1 min

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    18.9 mi · 20 min

  19. 19

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

    985 ft · 24 sec

  20. 20

    Continue on Wasthington Street, Jefferson Street, Downtown

    120 m · 10 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on Jefferson Street, Downtown

    104 m · 8 sec

  22. 22

    Turn straight onto Jefferson Street North

    2688 ft · 1 min · Jefferson Street North

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Spring Street Southwest

    1 m · 1 sec · Spring Street Southwest

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Spring Street Southwest

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Reform 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
24 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 65 North
78.8 mi · 48%
Lurleen B Wallace Boulevard
56.9 mi · 35%
1st Avenue East
22.5 mi · 14%
I 565 East
19.7 mi · 12%
McFarland Boulevard
5.06 mi · 3%
Main Avenue
1.7 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 65 North

Merge slight right

78.6 mi · 01h 25m

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 56m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+40.7 mi
124.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fultondale
01h 28m from Reform
Leave By
12:36 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Reform and Sunny near Huntsville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 164.8 miles (265.2 km) and usually takes 02h 56m 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?

Fultondale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 93 miles from Reform and 71.8 miles from Huntsville.

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

The direct path is about 124.1 miles (199.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 40.7 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:36 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.00 one way or $44.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Reform and Sunny near Huntsville.

Stop Ideas Near Fultondale

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 Fultondale and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 8.4 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 11.9 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 7.9 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 Fultondale.

RAIL

Birmingham

10 mi away
1819 Morris Ave.
BUS

Brent, AL

80 mi away
10393 Alabama Highway 5
RAIL

Tuscaloosa

85 mi away
2105 Greensboro Ave
RAIL

Anniston

89 mi away
126 West 4th St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Reform and Huntsville. Straight-line distance: 124.17 mi (199.84 km).

Reform

#1 Reform

City in Pickens County, Alabama, United States

Population1,546
Coordinates33.3784500, -88.0153000
Altitude73
CountryUnited States
Huntsville

#2 Huntsville

The second most populous city in Alabama.

Population202,964
Coordinates34.7304000, -86.5859400
Altitude193
CountryUnited States
Start: 1st Street South (-88.015354, 33.378463)
End: Jefferson Street South (-86.585936, 34.730413)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 265 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.81 gal
22.01 L · about $22.00
Round trip
$44.00
11.62 gal · 44.02 L
Estimated CO2
51.6 kg one way
Round trip: 103.3 kg / 228 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $22.00 $44.00
Mid-grade $4.26 $24.74 $49.49
Premium $4.63 $26.87 $53.74
Diesel $5.42 $31.46 $62.92

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 Reform and Huntsville. The current time is 05:16:11.

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.